Friendly Neighborhood Authors
As the release date for my first book nears (only 44 days to go!), I've been neck deep in marketing coordination with my publisher. One of the truths of publishing these days that readers might not know is that authors…
To NaNo, or Not to NaNo
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo or NaNo, for short) when writers - both hobby writers and those who hope for publication one day - take the challenge to write 50,000 words in one month. I've done NaNo before…
Do You Watch Book Trailers?
The title kind of says it all. I've had "make a book trailer" on my to-do list for about two months now and every time I get to it I groan. I've made book trailers for a friend, and they're…
Up For Some Historical Fiction?
BESIDE TWO RIVERS by Rita Gerlach Book 2 in the ‘Daughters of the Potomac Series’ published by Abingdon Press, October 2012. The sequel to Before the Scarlet Dawn. From the banks of the Potomac to the misty moors of England,…
The Path to Publication
Eileen asked (in response to my pleading for topics to blog about) how I got my book published. The answer is probably similar in many ways to most folks, though I had a few things that are different. Step one,…
Now Available for Pre-Order!
I just got word from my publisher that Wisdom to Know is now available for pre-order on Amazon at this link! While seeing the galleys and the cover made it feel real - seeing it as an actual item available…
The Sound of Silence
I see a lot of authors talking about the soundtracks they play when they write. I always find it fascinating - and sometimes helpful when I go on to read the book and think about the music they found inspiring…
Would You Like a Free Book?
I'm in the process of getting some of the more business-y elements of having a novel published in place. One of those things is an email newsletter. My intention, at this point, is that it'll be no more than quarterly…
Iron Sharpening Iron…I Hope
Most of the time, being a critique partner is awesome - you get to read (yay!) quality fiction (if you've managed to get someone who writes good stuff as your CP -- I have) before anyone else (or at least…
A Meeting of Minds
Saturday I had the chance to attend a get together of a group of writers in the local area who also belong to ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). I'll admit, I almost bailed for a combination of reasons, the foremost…