A few months ago my writing group started doing writing prompts. I decided, for my turns, to go slowly through the first half of a fantasy novel…… Read more “Generative Exploring”
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Eight Days In
I posted last week about my first newsletter promo, called Haunted. I’m learning how it works from the point of view of the host. Always before i…… Read more “Eight Days In”
My Own First Promo
This is my fourth year taking part in newsletter promotions on BookFunnel. Twice a month, I give away either a taster of a novel or the full…… Read more “My Own First Promo”
Choosing Character & Place Names
Names come to me. It’s maybe like a soul thing. I seek a name and hear it. I know when it’s right for the situation. To me…… Read more “Choosing Character & Place Names”
Harper Lee
When I read an author fact recently, that Harper Lee’s friends gathered the money for her to not work for a year, allowing her to write To…… Read more “Harper Lee”
Blog Tour
I’ve set up my first blog tour, or virtual book tour, because someone I know did one and suggested it. She didn’t end up feeling she gained…… Read more “Blog Tour”
Improving Old Work
I’m in the process of relaunching five books, alongside new ones. Today someone I know asked me to sign a book – so sweet that he had…… Read more “Improving Old Work”
Indie Author Project
The Indie Author Project (IAP) was started in order to help indie authors build their library readership and helps libraries find “the best” indie books. Library Journal …… Read more “Indie Author Project”
Urban Fantasy
I’m considering writing another book in my Braided Dimensions series. What I’d like to do is make Book 5 more of an urban fantasy. Characters would probably…… Read more “Urban Fantasy”
Tiny Libraries
My friend, Bob Young, who has the public radio station, KNYO, in Ft. Bragg CA (the “Pomo Bluffs” of my Braided Dimensions fantasy novel series) has gone…… Read more “Tiny Libraries”
Marie Judson 