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A Nostalgic Feeling that lets me know Fall is in the Air

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Hello everyone, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I’ve had a crazy busy couple of weeks.   Do you ever have those days when you feel nostalgic for a time when you were younger? If you have, it can be a good feeling, bringing back memories you long to relive over and … Read more

CORRECTION! updated ebook link for A Journey of Faith: a Stepping Stones Mystery

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Hello everybody, For those of you who wish to purchase A Journey of Faith, I wanted to let you know that I am republishing it with the help of a friend of mine who specializes in formatting books to be self-published. It is now available in the Amazon kindle store once again, and I will … Read more

Four simple marketing strategies for Promoting your book

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Here’s an excellent article if you’re looking to get your books in the hands of readers. I am already implementing some of these strategies myself, but I will have to learn exactly how to start a book club. 4 Simple Marketing Strategies for Promoting Your Book What marketing strategies do you use for your books?

Publishing News and General Updates

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Hey there everyone, I know it’s been a while since I have actually posted an update, that is except for blog posts that I’ve shared, but today I have a bit of exciting publishing news for you.   First of all, if you remember, I made an announcement about my upcoming book festival. However, Due … Read more

When I am not writing…

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via When I am not writing…

My answer to this question is simple, yet complex. I love to read, listen to podcasts about writing, listen to music, crochet and do other things in my spare time. The first and most important is spending time in prayer and worshiping the Lord and spending time with my precious daughter when she’s with me, and my nieces and nephews. Often times, I will go sit out on my parents’ front porch swing to contemplate my thoughts for the day. I have hada crazy last few weeks, and I have to spend time regrouping from that, so journaling is very helpful and healing for me. These are the things I do now, when I’m not writing, revising, or marketing my books.

After reading the linked post, please come back here and tell me what you do when you’re not writing or creating your own art.

A blast fro the past, brings forth writing Inspiration

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Hello everyone,   Let me set the scene for you, so you can understand my train of thought and my reason behind my publication of this post. I’m sitting here in my bedroom, playing out a scene in my head from a dream I had the night before. In the dream, I find myself seated … Read more

Who should you listen to, reviewers, peers, or readers

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If you’re wondering which feedback you should listen to and which you should ignore, check out the following blog post, I found it very helpful and valuable in my own writing career. Happy writing and God Bless. Who Should You Listen to – Reviewers, Peers or Readers?

Character Interview with Maxim Beacon, from my story entitled The Native Beacon

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Today, my dear readers, I have a special guest. Remember my little blog post about my native beacon story? Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my main Native Bacon character. Without further ado, let’s welcome, (drum roll please), Maxim Beacon!   Ann: Hello Maxim, welcome to my humble blog. Please introduce yourself to … Read more

The Secret Behind Disappearing Amazon Reviews? | Tina Reber

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via The Secret Behind Disappearing Amazon Reviews? | Tina Reber This article brings to mind one question for all Indie authors: Is it better to get Amazon reviews or book reviews on goodreads? Leave your thoughts in the comments below, after reading the article above. Happy reading and God bless