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It seems like every year I hear someone say, “Oh, the vampire trend is finally dying down.” And yet when you look at the list of young adult releases, there are still plenty of vampire books today, both established series and books by new authors. So…are vampires really a trend? One in danger of dying … [Read more…]
As more and more authors turn to self-publishing as a way to circumvent some of the challenges they face in more traditional publishing venues, many are taking on multiple roles without realizing it. Marketer. Editor. Proofreader. Bookkeeper. And, of course, salesperson. Depending upon what your goals are, you may be comfortable throwing your book up … [Read more…]
A mixed bag this month as my mind darted from publishing, to promotion, to home selling and buying … * Getting the most out of your Kindle. * The continuing story of publishing evolutions … * This talks about losing weight, but I think similar ideas prevail for getting published. Small steps, grasshopper. * Am … [Read more…]
Congratulations to Elle J Rossi! Random.org picked your number! Misty Evans and I will dissect a blurb of your choice. On June 20th, I’ll post the original blurb, our suggestions, and the revised blurb. Last week I advised 2 friends to change the titles and covers for their self-published books. That’s what catches our eyes … [Read more…]
Age of Young Adult Protagonists, Age in YA Fiction How old should a young adult protagonist be? Up until very recently, I worked part-time at an independent bookstore specializing in kids/young adult (YA) fiction. Occasionally, we’d get a new title in, and find ourselves stumped after reading the back cover or flap copy—was the book supposed … [Read more…]