That’s why that tiny print on the back of an aspirin bottle seemed to be getting smaller! It wasn’t some grand plot by the pharmaceutical company to confuse me into taking more than the recommended dosage. It was the need for reading glasses. Nertz. So I left the eye doctor, drove to the local pharmacy, and with my thirteen-year-old as […]
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Lets face it, in today’s competitive writing market, most authors are seeking an agent, and with good reason. Most major publishing houses accept agent-only submissions, which nearly closes the door to unagented work. In addition, contracts are written to favor the publishing houses. A good agent not only deciphers the legal jargon, but negotiates a solid publishing contract for an […]
» Read moreI used to be a closet romance writer, worried about what people would say or think if they knew what I was writing. Now that I’ve gotten a little older (but no more mature), I’ve discovered the nerve to tell people that I write romance. I still get negative responses every so often, but I’ve learned something from almost all […]
» Read moreMany of you may be curious about writing for an e-publisher, especially now that Ellora’s Cave has been RWA recognized. But what is an e-book? Have you read one? Often your favorite print authors can be found in e-book format, such as Janet Evanovich, David Baldacci, Nora Roberts, and Agatha Christie. E-books are simply books you purchase online in electronic […]
» Read moreWe all have dreams, and for some of us, they are to write a novel. If this is your dream, I wish you the sincere best. As you embark on your journey as a novelist, I’d like to state, it’s YOUR dream, never settle, and second, the only path to your dream is the one YOU envision, not anyone else. […]
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