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Casey Griffin, Author of Playing Her Secret Crush, Must Love Wieners, Beauty and the Wiener, Secrets of a Reluctant Princess, and A Wedding Tail.
Snowpiercer is an awesome movie (in my geeky opinion). It’s original, thought provoking, and unexpected, despite the very common post-apocalyptic world setting. And yet…you probably haven’t heard of it.
Why, despite casting Chris Evans as the lead and an amazing performance by Tilda Swinton, was it only in a handful of theaters for a couple of weeks!? And what can we as writers learn from this approach for marketing our own stories?
So with the third book in my Rescue Dog Romance series being released today, I’m gradually becoming more narcissistic. I mean, how many times can one Google their own name followed by “book reviews?” Yes, I read them. I know! It’s awful. But I just can’t help myself.
As writers, this is the day we long for. Release day! Our baby is out there in the world now. Heck, we’ve practically shoved it out the door. And yet, we instantly want to protect it, hold it, keep it safe from people who might pick on it. So how do we as writers develop a thick skin when the reviews start rolling in? [Read more…] about How to Deal with Bad Book Reviews
Thank you for joining me to celebrate the birthday of my debut novel, MUST LOVE WIENERS! And to think, it all started with a wiener (it usually does hehe).
Want a sneak preview? Check out this review on Heroes and Heartbreakers.
I’m so excited to reveal my…err, COVER REVEAL! Here is the book cover for Beauty and the Wiener, book two in A Rescue Dog Romance series published by St. Martin’s Press. It’s available February 7, 2017, but you can pre-order it today (see the links below). So what can you expect from book 2? [Read more…] about Beauty and the Wiener Cover Reveal
Photo by Melody Gutierrez
Maybe you’re just starting out on your writing path. Or maybe you’re a prolific writer that’s been around for years. No matter who you are or where you are on your publishing path, a website can benefit any writer. How can it help you? [Read more…] about The Importance Of An Author Website
So you must be wondering what I’ve been up to. Where have I gone? What’s kept me so busy? Well this is the reason why…
If you love WIENERS, then check out my debut novel coming August 2, 2016 by St. Martin’s Press!!!
As promised, here’s a look at Pat Esden’s book cover for A HOLD ON ME (Dark Heart Book #1) – Kensington Books (March 2016).
Yesterday, we talked about What Makes a Good Book Cover? It doesn’t happen by accident, and it certainly didn’t for Pat’s novel. There were probably designers, analytics, statistics, and a vast experience of what sells and what just doesn’t. So what makes this cover work? [Read more…] about A Hold On Me Cover Reveal and Giveaway!!!
Photo by Chronon6.97
We all judge a book by its cover. Don’t deny it, Judgy McJudgerson. I’ve seen you browsing the shelves at your local bookstore, wandering past the endless rows of covers and spines, just waiting for something to jump out at you.
So what is it that grabs your attention? What makes a good book cover? Here are some questions to ask: [Read more…] about What Makes A Good Book Cover?
Photo by Alba Garriga
Six months? Impossible, right? No. Nothing’s impossible if you’re willing to work for it. So ask yourself: how bad do you want it?
If you’ve noticed I’ve been MIA recently, it’s because I’m currently writing a novel in six months, and that’s on top of a full-time job that keeps me away from home for ten days at a time.
Even with your job, and your family, and your desire to maintain your sanity, you can do it too. Here’s how: [Read more…] about How To Write A Book In 6 Months
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