Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought…

As a long-time Amazon shopper, I don’t hesitate to check out the reviews, Amazon recommendations, and that helpful category, “Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought…”. When I first published A Guilty Mind, this category was empty. I can’t remember when the category started to fill up, but I do know it was incredibly satisfying.Continue reading “Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought…”

Book Trailers: A Link to Some Basics

I recently had the opportunity to attend a session for writers introducing the basics of book trailers. Richmond is home to a growing writing community and is also home to the James River Writers (JRW), a great organization that hosts an annual conference, writers’ workshops, master writing classes, and more. Every month, they also hostContinue reading “Book Trailers: A Link to Some Basics”

What Makes a Successful Author Website?

Building an author website that is separate from my writing blog is something to be approached both professionally and carefully. When I first delved into the prospect of self-publishing, I knew I needed a blog/website. The initial goal was to connect with potential readers but the unexpected bonus was getting to know other authors andContinue reading “What Makes a Successful Author Website?”

The Idea Behind the Hybrid Author Website

Okay. So, I’ve already written a couple of times that I believed I needed an official author website in addition to a writing/author blog.  My blog, started in January of 2012, was titled The Dog Ate My Novel (a nod to all the questions from friends and family as to WHEN my first novel wouldContinue reading “The Idea Behind the Hybrid Author Website”

Baby Grand: Interview With Dina Santorelli

Even before Dina Santorelli published BABY GRAND, she was already an accomplished writer and editor. Last year, she published her debut novel, BABY GRAND, a fast-paced thriller, beautifully written with strong characters and surprising twists. (Yes, I’ve had the pleasure of reading the book and loved it.) I’m truly amazed at how she accomplishes soContinue reading “Baby Grand: Interview With Dina Santorelli”

Is Shelfari Good for Authors?

I am normally a fan of most things Amazon. The service is (overall) great and I’m not just speaking about ordering and publishing books. In fact, during the holidays, I spend way too much time with Amazon. Even so, I’m not sure how I feel yet about their newish “book community” site, Shelfari. For oneContinue reading “Is Shelfari Good for Authors?”