Good afternoon! Hope all is well with each of you. It's been an interesting weekend here. A new book up for sale (have you grabbed a copy of 'Guarding Charon' yet?), and a daughter graduating from high school. As I sat in the bleachers, I thought off and on of my own graduation. The differences … Continue reading The Start of Something Different?
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Why authors have to be optimists
Good morning! It's been an interesting day already. Bit of a shuffle this morning...lots of things to do with work, etc. Part of my job includes talking with authors who aren't getting sales. Or, rather, the sales they expected. This problem is more widespread than you might think. I say that only because so many … Continue reading Why authors have to be optimists
Sun, shade, and sales
Good morning! Yep, I checked. It is still morning in my part of the world. Though my back's lobbying for another few hours of sleep. I was gone all weekend, camping. I have a lot of fun with the Society for Creative Anachronism, re-creating the Middle Ages as they should've been. Less plague, more sunscreen! … Continue reading Sun, shade, and sales
Day 4 of Sales – A 38 Day Education
Yep! The Solstice Shadows book sale still has today and tomorrow. Be sure to pick up the books while they're on sale! By Saturday the 23rd, everything will be back to their normal price, so the clock is ticking! For one student, college is about to become the education of a lifetime. When Jay Ferragamo … Continue reading Day 4 of Sales – A 38 Day Education
A week full of great books on sale!
Morning! Five Solstice Shadows titles are on sale this week...including 'Daughter of Hauk'! Better grab a copy while it's cheap. The price is going to slowly go up over the rest of the week until it's back to full price. What would you do, if you found out your life was a lie? After you … Continue reading A week full of great books on sale!
A Top Ten List of Sorts
Good morning! Trying to gather my thoughts this morning, but it's not been easy. Between my day job (which I LOVE) and a retail one for the holidays, I'm doing 50 hour weeks right now. Thank the Goddess I have a freezer full of coffee! LOL No, I haven't written much original stuff beyond this … Continue reading A Top Ten List of Sorts
Insecurity, Thy Name is Author!
Good morning! I hope everyone has a great week.Me? I struggled a little. Okay, more than a little. For a day, I gave into the hopeless insecurity that plagues every author. When sales are low, and you've done a push in promotion without any results, it's hard. It becomes a real struggle to put words to … Continue reading Insecurity, Thy Name is Author!
Why your book is (or isn’t) selling
First off, contest news! I'm doing a rafflecopter and giving away a copy of one of my paperbacks signed to the winner! Check out details on my FB page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/KateMarie-Collins/217255151699492). Now, one of the benefits of the job I have (which I love), is that I can see both sides of the publishing industry. I have … Continue reading Why your book is (or isn’t) selling
