This week, I wanted to repost something I recently shared from my author blog. In today’s mercurial market, it can be a challenge just keeping your spirits up. Even established authors get discouraged from time to time. It’s important we keep our eyes on the end goal, and always remember the reason we do this … More A Writer’s Journey ~ What Defines Success?
A few weeks ago, we covered the 5 Things Your Website Needs to Do. Sometimes getting there is easier said than done, so here are a few great examples of sites that get it right. These examples are clear on author brand, are easy to navigate with a clean, professional feel, and tell the reader … More Writing Hacks: Great Websites
It can be difficult, juggling family and work duties, but for most professional writers, the challenge is even harder. Because while there are a few fortunate authors, who don’t require a day job, most of us have to make time for our craft. See what our authors have to say: “You have to prioritize. There … More Writer’s Digest – Ask Our Authors
Remember how everything was magical when you were a kid? K.D. Jones captures this magical realism in this week’s Friday Flash Fiction. Happy reading! “Purple Rain” A Fantasy Flash Fiction By K. D. Jones The little girl cupped her palms together as it began to rain. “Why is the rain clear, Mother?” “Because that’s … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
While our crew loves fantasy, we also read other genres as well. Something every author will tell you is to read. Read more than you write and don’t limit yourself to one genre. A few of us, while we write mostly fantasy, are huge science fiction, mystery and historical fiction nerds. As several of us … More Books We Love – Our Favorite May Reads
I’ve been working on a side project recently that deals with a lot of fantasy from days gone past. If you asked me what my inspirations were for any given book I’ve written, chances are I would not mention a movie I’d seen when I was 8 years old. But as I research for said … More Writing Hacks: Childhood Inspiration
It’s always exciting for us any time we have a book release. But it’s just as exciting when we can help spread that book love with our fellow authors and readers. Writing a book is a major accomplishment, but the road to publication is a journey unto itself. So this week, we wanted to take … More Two New Book Releases!
This week, we have a very celestial flash fiction from author K.D. Jones. We hope you enjoy reading Krystle’s stories as much as we have. Happy reading! “Moon-Kissed” A Fantasy Flash Fiction By K. D. Jones Leaves of gold and crimson crunched under the woman’s boots as she trudged through the forest. The sun … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
Lessons in Marketing: a case study It’s a truth universally acknowledged, there’s no magical formula for success. I tend to think, like with many tactics in the publishing industry, it’s a combination of luck and the right story at the right time. Sometimes you may have as polished a product as you can conceive (with … More A Writer’s Journey ~ Lessons in Marketing
If a reader lands on your website, by mistake or with purpose, give them a message that is clear on a landing page that is clean, professional, and brand appropriate. 5 Things Your Website Needs to Do Sell your books. If someone is searching you out, they’re probably looking for your series order or what … More Writing Hacks: The 5 Things Your Website Needs to Do
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