"We aren’t entirely sure how to market this" was one of the reasons the publisher used for dropping my novel.  In all honesty I get that one.  The novel ended up being a paranormal, sports romance.  And the sport involved isn’t one of the bigger sports, it is ice hockey.  My husband (a lifelong hockey fan and a man who played until he was in his 40 ( Read more... )

Hey all,

sent out the next 12for12 (or 15for15) story.  Anyone on my f'list that isn't getting those stories and wants to read any of them (including the one that is gonna be in the mag) just let me know.  If you are reading them let me know what you think.

Today is Ester.  last night I got home a 12:15.  I know because I was looking at the clock ( Read more... )

She is a member of GUPYS

I was at a recent marketing lecture at the library, aimed at ebook authors and bloggers, and heard some stats that surprised me. (The speaker credited Dan Poynter's website as the source of the stats.)

81% of adults believe they could write a book

80% of US families did not read a book last year

Almost 60% of high school ( Read more... )