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Fan Convention 2023 Update
On the matter of fan conventions – I have decided that in-person events like Fan Expo are going to be a hard pass for me in 2023. While it’s incredibly fun to meet readers and spend time with my writing tribe, the fan conventions often include 10-12 hour days of panels, table work, driving to and from Denver every morning…
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Indie Authors: Don’t Get Scammed
Dear Fellow Indie Authors, I care about you and and we need to have a talk. We need to talk about why the beginners among us are such easy targets for scams and bullshit. As you know, independently publishing your work does come with some legitimate expenses. But it also comes with a bunch of scam artists trying to take…
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Author Events and How to Manage #random
A friend of mine recently came to me asking for advice about attending an upcoming con. She wanted to know what authors (and other types of exhibitors) should do (and should not do) to make a con successful. She enjoyed my response so much she said I should post a blog that might help other authors. So, that said, here…
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Marketing Fiction is a Crap-Shoot #writerslife #amwriting
I occasionally have to post an article for my tribe (i.e. writers), and this blog entry is one of those articles. For writers who have been at this game awhile, you know that when it comes to marketing fiction, it really is a crap-shoot. The sheer number of authors seeking attention from readers is astounding, and it’s impossible for all…
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Ascending Darkness!!!
The biggest name in occult television is dead. When Lucien Groner, head of the Black Magick Network, is found ritually murdered in his Parker home, who do you think the police contract? If you guessed me, you’d be right. My name is Elizabeth Tanner and I’m a magician, and apparently, I’m the only magician the police trust enough to decipher…
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Her Demon Wedding #demonwedding
Her Demon Wedding by Anne O’Connell is now available. A year after her D/s relationship with a demon began, Lori Penhall finds herself overwhelmed with family and wedding plans. When more secrets about her demon lover Michael are revealed, and Lori’s ex shows up, Lori’s formal human-wedding takes a turn for the worse. Between a demon father-in-law and other surprises,…
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The Introvert Writer at Conferences & Conventions
I am an introvert. I have discussed my introversion previously in this post. Today I read a blog post by fellow introvert writer Ashley Hodges that gives tips to fellow introverts who want to attend writers’ conferences. I kind of have a unique take on conferences and conventions. I did quite a few of them back in the mid 2000’s. There’s a…
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Guest Author: Faye Hall
I had the wonderful opportunity to catch up with author Faye Hall recently! I was able to ask her about her forthcoming historical erotic romance novel, She’s A Lot Like You. What is your favorite thing about being a writer? I love creating peoples live and manipulating them but always having the ability to give them a happily ever after.…
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Guest Blog: Denice Garrou
Today author Denice Garrou joins us and tells us about her journey in writing her latest fantasy novel, Dragonhorse and Seeker of the Forgotten Knowledge. Dragonhorse and Seeker of the Forgotten Knowledge – Denice Garrou Book 1 of the Dragonhorse Series New Age themed Fantasy for all ages www.denicegarrou-dragonhorse.com When I was a small child, I had this strong feeling…
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Guest Post: Susan Lohrer’s Rocky Road!
Rocky Road Susan Lohrer Available from 5 Prince Publishing www.5princebooks.com books@5princebooks.com Genre: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Release Date: June 6, 2013 Digital ISBN 13:978-1-939217-62-2 ISBN 10:1-939217-62-8 Print ISBN 13:978-1-939217-61-5 ISBN 10:1-939217-61-X Purchase link : www.5princebooks.com/buy.html Rocky Road: Physical therapist Nancy Anne Robertson has her sights set on her dream promotion. Problem #1: she’s engaged to one of her patients, and if…
