Category: writing

2018 Recap! Writer Lessons Learned and Marketing Tips. Happy New Year!

January 1, 2019

2018 has been a great year, but to be honest I’m glad it’s over and 2019 is here! I have so many great books planned and 2018 has been such a great learning experience. Here are my 2018 best-selling books! (In order of profitability, not number of books sold) It comes as no surprise that … More 2018 Recap! Writer Lessons Learned and Marketing Tips. Happy New Year!

2019 Goals & How I Work 90 Hours a Week (Holy Batman!)

November 17, 2018

Edit 12/5/2018: This blog post has gotten a lot of attention and, in turn, I’ve received tons of questions! I’ve put together a short, to-the-point guide that elaborates my process and how I write a book a month while keeping the day job, so I hope you find it helpful! November is wrapping up and … More 2019 Goals & How I Work 90 Hours a Week (Holy Batman!)

Cover Philosophy : Paying Artists What They’re Worth

November 3, 2018

Long post ahead!   I had an interesting conversation with some other authors in an indie cover Facebook group (which I usually stay away from; it can often be full of home-brewed covers with authors who are either too blind or too broke to care about all the things that are important in a book … More Cover Philosophy : Paying Artists What They’re Worth

BEST FANTASY COVERS VOL. 5

September 18, 2017

It’s that time again! Time to highlight some of my favorite fantasy covers! Last week I focused on recent fantasy covers which blew my mind.  Well, this week I’m going back in time to take a look at some of the artists who captivated my mind in the past! DARRELL K. SWEET For much of…

Interesting Ways to Commemorate a Successful Book Launch

September 13, 2017

Whether you finished the first draft of your book in less than 30 days or it took the better part of a year to even get your outline completed, authors have a reason to celebrate when their books come hot off the press. Your agent may invite you out to dinner, but then again, many … More Interesting Ways to Commemorate a Successful Book Launch

Calling Fantasy Authors! Reach more readers. Join this Kindle Fire & $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

September 4, 2017

I have a few select authors that will be a part of this epic giveaway, but I’d like to extend an offer to bring more into the circle. Authors can accomplish great things alone, and incredible things in groups! I’m looking for Fantasy Authors to be a part of a “big-prize” giveaway. Prize: Kindle Fire … More Calling Fantasy Authors! Reach more readers. Join this Kindle Fire & $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!