I think The Rocky Mountain Writer podcast broke a record last month. In February, we had 757 downloads through February 24. I’m going to assume that’s for the three episodes posted in February—with guests Carol Berg, Kristy Ferrin, and Nathan Lowell. The stats were grabbed before the final February episode, with Kate Lansing, was posted…
Someone commented on my previous post, The Road to Publication, Part 1 – Author Platform, and asked why I decided to self-publish (AKA being an independent author). That’s a simple question with a complicated answer. There are a number of reasons I’m choosing to self-publish. Here are some of them, in no particular order. Complete…
This is an article about reaching your New Year goals. We’re now 55 days into the new year, and I’m taking a closer look at my goals. I thought it would be fun if you suffered along with me by examining your own. Some of mine have been weenie goals. “I will take a closer…
In December of 2019 Author Jeanine Cummins released her 5th novel, American Dirt, to much acclaim. It was so well received that it was made an Oprah Book of the Month Club member. But from the beginning the novel had . . . detractors. There were stunning reviews from Latino reporters and authors. There was…
The woman in your choir read your debut and identified with the main character’s challenges. Your child’s homeroom teacher raved about your ending, said it made her cry. Your aunt brags to all her friends about her talented niece, the novelist. Problem is, not one of them has ever written a review and posted it…