This is the third part of three in my series of Do’s and Don’ts for New Authors. I’ve covered Work-Life Balance (Part 1) and Marketing (Part 2), and as promised, will talk about Networking this week! So, as a new author in the publishing business it is important to connect well with many groups of people, but primarily these three: Readers Other authors Bloggers Why are these three groups so important? It may seem obvious, but without readers, we as authors couldn’t do what w

I’m so thrilled to share that Samantha March, founder of Chick Lit Plus and the fabulous Books & Beauty channel on YouTube, just shared this video review of Center of Gravity! Samantha’s Books & Beauty YouTube channel is divine…she’s a charming hostess… and I highly recommend subscribing so that you can watch all of her great reviews! NOTE:  If you’d like to check out the wonderful novels that Samantha has written, visit her Amazon Author page! Hope you enjoy Samantha’s revie

A few years ago, fellow author Eileen Flanagan penned a fabulous article that I’ve kept bookmarked on my laptop. It’s sound, thoughtful, and amusing advice for anyone who loves a book author. With all of the great beach reads hitting bookstores now (the storage on my Kindle is full to bursting!), and Center of Gravity being released in just 6 short weeks, it’s perfect timing to share an abbreviated version of Eileen’s post.* Here we go … 10 Ways to Support your Favorite Write

Jessica is an audiobook junkie, like me, and when she’s not reading or working as the Communications Coordinator at University of Texas at Austin, you can find her at Austin Pets Alive playing with pups.  Fun Fact:  This past year, Jessica had the opportunity to meet Goosebumps creator, R.L. Stine! Here’s the 411 on Jessica: Name: Jessica Sinn Hometown: Santee, California Where you live now! Austin, Texas. I’m doing my part to keep Austin weird! Family members: My teenie tiny

I’m frequently asked at talks or conferences how best to promote a novel. Promoting, in my opinion, is different than selling. If done right, and done with consideration and collaboration, promotion does much more … and goes much further. Promoting, to me, means: Building your brand – Branding expert Marty Neumeier explains that brand is, “…a person’s gut feeling about a product, service, or company.” So, when readers finish your work, what kind of emotional response would yo

On Thursdays, I’ll be introducing everyone to my favorite reader friends. Today, for my very first “Reader Spotlight,” I’d like you to meet Angie Young, a very talented blogger and avid reader from Tennessee! I’m thrilled that she agreed to step into the spotlight. Here’s a little more about Angie: 2.  Hometown:  Memphis, TN 3.  Where you live now:  Big Sandy, TN 4.  Family members: Husband, Mark.  2 sons, Joey and Cody 5.  How did we meet?:  Online during a book tour for Pie