I've discussed the people filled road to success in earlier posts. It's the reality which gives extroverts an edge in business, but there's a dangerous edge which aspiring authors have - at times - internalized. You are owed nothing. Instant success doesn't exist. There isn't a magic doorway into millions of books sold without an inch... Continue Reading →
Two Week Update
Between trying my best to ignore Amazon's wacky rankings to obsessively working my social media platforms, this hasn't been a week I'd take much pride in. Overall, despite the anxiousness and distractions abound, this week has gone rather well. I've increased my twitter interactions by around 50% with a marked increase in followers. Had a... Continue Reading →
Writers and the Web
In the age of epublishing and vanity presses, the markets are saturated with manuscripts. What does this mean for the aspiring author? It means, ultimately, authors don't simply write. The act of preparing a piece of work isn't enough. Even if you make it through agents, editors, and publishers, getting a book sold often takes... Continue Reading →
Author Spotlight: Krysten Lindsay Hager
Title: True Colors Author: Kristen Lindsay Hager Back Cover Blurb: Landry Albright just wants to be one of the interesting girls at school who always have exciting things going on in their lives. She wants to stand out, but also wants to fit in, so she gives in when her two best friends, Ericka... Continue Reading →
The Truth about Debut Week
Last week was insane. All my ducks had been lined up for months, but - being a new author - I had no idea what to expect on my release date or the days leading up to it. This, of course, means I'm going to share the lessons I learned the hard way with you.... Continue Reading →
Eli Celata 