Originally posted on Thought Scratchings:
A wedge of authors have became popular against all the odds. A chunk of writers have sold material on the back of paying people to review their books. Some writers have grown their careers by selling books explaining (in detail) how they made their name, but conveniently the chapter describing how they initially paid for hundreds of fake reviews is missing. They…
During this entire journey I have been told time and time again that self-publishing is the way to go. That you have full control over your work, your pricing, and distribution. They neglect to point out that, you have no control over how you spend your time. It’s an endless grind of self-promotion, that’s what … More Thinking about Self Publishing again
As a struggling first time author, the publishing industry feels like this: Unapproachable, inviolable and just huge. Trying to get an agent feels like you’re trying to contact some remote planet. You’re speaking one language and they’re all distant and they don’t understand and they respond in another language and the only word you hear … More It’s my blog and I’ll have a pity party if I want to.
Alright, as you all know, Saga Press and I have parted ways. Her readership and my book just did not mesh, and that’s okay. Sometimes that’s the way things go. Now I’m on a mad quest to find another publisher. From what I’ve been gathering through the Google, endorsements from other authors, especially well known … More Update on the Status of “Wild Hunt”
You know, all I do on this blog is blab about my writing, and book and other promotions and stuff. I think it’s about time I chat a bit about my hobby. I’m a gamer. I love video games. I play a variety of games, too. Some hardcore, some casual and absolutely inane (Goat Simulator … More My hobbies!
Well, there’s still no news on the agent front. I’ve had a few rejections, not surprised there, and a whole bunch of silence. I guess literary agents are pretty busy people. Honestly, I would really like to have one when I get my manuscript back in May from Saga Press. It’s a mutual decision … More Series Post: Looking for a Literary Agent part 2.
I have received two rejection emails so far to my queries. You know what, I ain’t even mad. Not even a slight bit disappointed to tell you the truth. Know why? It means my queries were actually read by a human being. They were read either by the agent him or herself, or an unpaid … More On seeking an agent and dealing with rejection
Greetings everyone! I’m sorry I have been quiet. I think an author that isn’t blogging is an author that’s busy writing books for you all to read. That’s my take, and that’s actually what I have been doing. So silence is a good thing, especially when it comes to small authors such as myself, who … More Author Update Not So Good News.
Doge explains all Last night I was working on my second book, and I received an email notification. I usually ignore them when I’m writing, but this time I didn’t. I clicked the icon and lo and behold I saw something awesome. Last night someone generously donated $100 to my Extra-Life campaign! I was so … More Wow! Such Generosity! Much Awesome!
Hello my wonderful readers! I’ve been so busy these past few days just getting everything ready for Canadian Thanksgiving. It’s this weekend. We’re having the most wonderful turkey dinner. Free range, hormone free turkey with all the fixings. Mashed potatoes, gravy, squash roasted with cinnamon and brown sugar. Stuffing made with rosemary focaccia bread, brussel … More Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
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