By Kym-n-Mark Todd As writers, we all spend lots of time thinking about narrative craft – plot, character, setting, dialog – but what about the blank spaces between all those words? Readers don’t give much thought to those spaces – unless they’re missing. So it’s up to writers to fill the blanks with implied…
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Why I Decided to Hire a PR Company as an Indie Author
By Colleen Oakes Last night, at approximately 11pm, I decided that I would make some promo images for my upcoming novel, Queen of Hearts. I’m up late frequently these days, which is not very conducive for sleeping or for having a newborn. I’m up late doing weird things like promo images, because in this new,…
Talk to the Paw: Make No Bones About It
by Karen Duvall We gave Kinsey a bad habit when she was a puppy. Bones. Not just a bone every now and then, but a bone every single night. When she was a wee puppy (almost 5 years ago), her energy level was through the roof. She needed constant attention and was so curious about…
After the Critique: Sorting the Good Advice from the Bad
by Lori DeBoer You’ve done the drafts and decided to test the publishing waters by sharing your writing with your inner circle. Or maybe you’ve signed up for a slot with a local or online critique group. While your manuscript is out and you are waiting for feedback, it’s a good time to calm your…
Rogue’s Possession Release!
by Jeffe Kennedy This is release week for me! The second book in my Covenant of Thorns trilogy, Rogue’s Possession, came out from Carina Press on Monday. This is my first sequel – the continuing story of the adventures started in Rogue’s Pawn – and it’s been a whole new, thrilling experience to have readers…