15 Steps For Dealing With A Bad Book Review
It was only a matter of time. One cannot enjoy 4- and 5-star reviews indefinitely. Yep, I gotta a two-er. A big, fat, stinky two-er. And…
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Today’s post comes in two flavors. The first tastes of generality and should appeal to all. The second carries a hint of specificity and should interest…
Read articleBook Signing Tips The Experts Don’t Tell You
Within five days, I experienced two book signings and a phone interview, which, for an awkward introvert, is like experiencing a colonoscopy, a non-anesthetized tooth extraction,…
Read articleBublish, Authorgraph, Pingbacks, Cool Stuff…And Goodbye
While you read this post, I will be cruising down the New York Turnpike in my sexy Prius, stopping at various travel plazas for over-priced gas…
Read articleI Am A Facebook Ogre
After nearly two weeks on Facebook, I have come to the following conclusion: I’m mean. The Meanie When I joined the Zuckerberg lovefest, I set up a…
Read articleMy Life Summed Up In A Digital Short
Sometimes life is a cyclone, with events and happenings swirling so quickly balance becomes difficult. I’m currently swirling in my own mini twister, so throw me…
Read articleWant To Publish A Novel? Better Toughen Up
I feel naked. Naked and vulnerable. For all of you planning on publishing a novel, may I suggest a new suit of thick skin? Exposed I…
Read articleKindlegraph And Offal
Today, I offer a bit of dignified and a bit of crap. I can’t stay away from the latter—not with the testosterone overload in my home—so if you’re…
Read articleBook Marketing: From Humble Dolt To Sleazy Salesman
Many hopeful authors daydream about writing and publishing a book, yet they don’t ponder the afterworld. And by afterworld, I mean the evil, dreaded, and terrifying…
Read articleGood News, Bad News, And Good News
The good news is, I’ll be at a conference today and tomorrow, so I won’t be around to bug you. The bad news is, it’s a…
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