Age of Becoming – Kallodhan Book 2 Author: Justin Wright Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars. Recommended Reading. Genre: Epic Dark Fantasy. Samantha’s life is far from perfect, and her lifelong admirer wants to see… Read More ›
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Book Review: A Brother’s Will / Fantasy
A Brother’s Will – Kallodhan Book 1 Author: Justin Wright Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars. Recommended Reading. Genre: Epic Fantasy. I love a good quest and Justin Wright has all of the “right” ingredients:… Read More ›
5 Easy Book Marketing Tips For Authors
I came across this great little nugget recently and wanted to share it with you all. JUST PUBLISHING ADVICE goes over these 5 important techniques: Meticulous Listing Blog More Share Better Comment Everywhere Stop Selling Whether you think you know… Read More ›
Editing Tip #125 – When a Beta Reader Says … Pt2
“I don’t understand what’s going on here…” “This is awkward…” “Did you mean this _______?” “Why did he/she jump to that conclusion?” When your beta reader gets confused, it’s never a good sign. The four sentences above are common when… Read More ›
Editing Tip #124 -When a Beta Reader Says … Pt1
If you’re just starting out using Beta Readers or if you’re starting a new genre and have collected a new set of Beta Readers, deciphering their comments might pose a bit of a challenge. Today we’re going to look at… Read More ›
Editing Tip#123 -Grammar: “You and I”
Here’s a great grammar mem I found a while back, to share with you on a week when my clients demand that less of me gets to everyone than usual 😉 This is a great trick to remember and something… Read More ›
What Makes a Great Blurb?
What we write on the back of our books and in our press releases is sales and marketing text. Rarely are authors also great sales-people and that means having to study up on saying the right thing. Knowing your genre… Read More ›
Editing Tip #122 – Strategic Place Setting/World Building
Whether your book takes place in today’s world, the future, or some entirely unique realm, it’s imperative that your reader get a sense of location and the expectations for that ‘world’ ASAP. If you write literary fiction, a block of… Read More ›
Editing Tip #121 – Sucking up Those Saggy Middles
How do you know for sure if the middle of your manuscript is sagging? I mean, it’s absolutely brilliant when you write it, several of your colleagues have beta read it and gave mostly praise, so you’re good to go… Read More ›
Book Review: Soul Breaker / Urban Fantasy
Soul Breaker (A City of Crows Novel) Author: Clara Coulson. 3.5 out of 5 stars. Genre: Urban Fantasy, New Adult, Supernatural, Crime ~ A terrifying ambush and near-death experience changes the course of Cal Kinsey’s life or at the very… Read More ›
