I love (and by love, I mean, get alternately amused or annoyed by) the accusation that a low price devalues me, and every other writer with me. Do I think 99 cents is all my book is worth? Hell, no. I put a lot of hours and tears and edits into that book. I have […]
Why 99 Cents Is a Perfectly Good Price for a Book Read More ยป
Now, understand that none of this can be proven. I’m pretty sure I’m right, though. Way back in the mists of time, far earlier than any historical mention of werewolves, there lived a man and a woman. The man was not the woman’s mate–no, her mate knew when to keep his head down. This man
The Real Origin of Werewolves Read More ยป
I’m no expert in marketing, that’s for sure. So I’m coming at this as a reader, because that I certainly am. I read fantasy, love a good quest, and the mention of elves and/or dragons is sure to perk up my catgirl ears. (Shut up. I have them. They are on my head now.) So
What Not to Do If You Want to Sell Me a Book Read More ยป
So it’s New Year’s Eve. Everyone is full of light and hope and best wishes for a new year. They’re also full of resolutions, even though we all know most resolutions don’t last. But hey. Gotta try, right? Sure. But I do goals, not resolutions, and I’ll talk about them…oh, maybe tomorrow. Maybe next week.
Resolution: Kick A$$ Read More ยป
Last time I covered some terms, but after a few I realized that when you’re using new words to define other new words, you’re asking for trouble. So I’ll go through the process instead, explaining as I go. Standard disclaimer: It’s all different for all of us. I’ll try to keep it general, but when
Publishing Basics, Part II Read More ยป
It started, as these things do, on Twitter. A friend called a site I am working with to publish Knight Errant a vanity press. I haughtily explained that there is a difference between a vanity press and a legitimate DIY-publishing service. He didn’t know that. And he didn’t know a lot of things that he
Publishing Basics for the Lost (or Lazy) Writer, Part I Read More ยป
I think the first video game I ever played was the one that came with our first computer. I don’t recall the name of it. It was a space-flying game, and you were supposed to use warp speed or some such to dart about the galaxy defending your bases from the bad guys. Generally I