The Successful Failure – My Oxymoronic Publishing Journey – Part 9

Synonyms for the word BEG: Seek, Request, Ask, Appeal To, Implore, Beseech, Plead, Entreat. Another: A writer soliciting whoever they can in whatever manner possible to read their book. Unfortunately,…

The Successful Failure – My Oxymoronic Publishing Journey – Part 6

So, what’s in a name? I’d initially named my novel The Cuckoo’s Cry because my protagonist, Harvey Dunne, felt like he was going crazy, never fitting in. But when it…

The Successful Failure – My Oxymoronic Publishing Journey – Part 3

After my first rejection, I admit to spending a couple of days licking the wounds, and trying to convince myself I wasn’t a total foolish failure. Then I decided to…

The Successful Failure – My Oxymoronic Publishing Journey – Part 2

Looking back on my first try at pitching agents, my naivete was hilarious (or maybe the word embarrassing would be more apropos?) I had just spent more than ten years…

Life Before is Book of the Day…

Today, December 9, Life Before will be featured as Book of the Day at Onlinebookclub.org. And for the promotion, you can get a Kindle copy of Life Before for free!!!…

Seasoned Romance 99-Cent Sale – December 7 Thru December 9

What is Seasoned Romance, you may ask? It’s romance featuring characters over the age of 35! And most are in their 40’s or older. As the authors say, they’re “seasoned in…

Review of Wallflower Blooming by Amy Rivers

Can anyone ever live a totally sheltered life, avoiding risk and relationships at all costs? In Wallflower Blooming, Amy Rivers tells a tale of the consequences of venturing from stability,…