Writer Habits, writing

Writer Habits: To Curse or Not to Curse

This is a choice every author will have to face in their career. It's an important choice too, even though it might not seem like it. I thought I would share my journey with this choice in hopes that it helps you.

Writer Habits, writing

Writer Habits: Marketing Pt 2- Creating a Sales Pitch

Today is all about creating a sales pitch for your book or your brand! Something many of us authors dread to even think about! I don't know about you, but I'm an introvert to the max. I cringe at the thought of explaining my book to anyone, let alone talking it up like it's the best book ever written. But we have to if we plan to have any sales! Here's a cringe-free way to do that.

Writer Habits, writing

Writer Habits: Self-Discipline

I will be the first to admit that this is something I struggle with. As much as I know certain things will benefit me, it's hard for me to do it when I just don't feel like it, when I would rather relax than exercise or write or wake up early. As I continue to push myself to be a better person and a better writer, self-discipline is in the forefront of my self-exploration.

book reviews, reading

“American Gods” by Neil Gaiman

A co-worker actually recommended the TV show to me not too long ago, not knowing there was a book that it was made from. When I talked to my friend, he said he had read it before and it was pretty good. So, I ordered it used on Amazon and fell right into it.

book reviews, reading

“Zombie Fairy Tales” by Kevin Richey

  4 OUT OF 5 STARS!!     My boyfriend recommended I read this book when I complained about not having any original zombie stories to read lately. Since my three-year-old is obsessed with Disney princesses right now and me still with zombies, he thought this would be a great book for me...and boy, was… Continue reading “Zombie Fairy Tales” by Kevin Richey