I've been at a small press for about 8 months. My experiences there have been a mix though mostly positive or neutral in tone. Several unexpected lessons popped up, and I believe anyone who finds themselves with a contract from a small press needs to consider the following. Marketing The lion's share of the marketing... Continue Reading →
Writing Processes
Authors have their own unique ways to get their writing done. Some have called this the pantser versus plotter methodology. Meaning some fly by the seats of their pants (pantser) and don't have any outline. The plotter creates outlines with varying degrees of detail. To be honest, I don't think this really describes the full... Continue Reading →
Author Spotlight: Emily A. Steward
Title: Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure Author: Emily A. Steward Back Cover Blurb: When 13 year-old Penelope Gilbert accidentally transforms into a stapler during math class, she’s sure she’s going crazy. But she’s not imagining the men in black suits now patrolling the halls at school, nor is she imagining the new substitute teacher... Continue Reading →
Just Read
There are two types of people I've seen who mention on social media that they don't read. Firstly, those who claim not to have the time. These ones often express desires to write which seems so counterintuitive to me. The second do so in some twisted attempt to knock down the value of the written... Continue Reading →
Current Projects
Most who are passionate about writing don't want to settle for one book. It's not - published then done. It's a stream of ever moving ideas and stories. People we wake up with. People who shimmer on the edges of our waking reality. Often, the first book an author has published isn't the first book... Continue Reading →
Eli Celata 