Jeff Alt is a celebrated author and avid outdoor enthusiast. His other books include: Four Boots-One Journey, Get Your Kids Hiking, and A Walk for Sunshine. Each of his books are award-winning and have received high praise from readers and educators all over the world. Jeff is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of […]
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Advice From Pros: Andrea Kiliany Thatcher with Smith Publicity, Inc.
Andrea Kiliany Thatcher is the Publicity Manager for books and authors in the arts and entertainment field with Smith Publicity, Inc., a full-services publicity firm for authors and publishers. With experience working for publishing houses, magazines, and booksellers, Andrea as a wealth of publishing industry experience to her credit. Passionate about author success, Andrea is […]
Stepping Into the Negative Space
From posting your child’s graduation picture on Facebook, to sharing a business win on LinkedIn, there will be backlash. Whatever the reason, social media invites negativity. Thoughtless commentary and hurtful, snarky remarks go hand in hand with stepping into the social media space.
The VIP Doubles Down: Wager of Hearts Book Three
I’m starting with the last of the Wager of Hearts series because it was my favorite. It’s about a best-selling spy novelist. Need I say more. You’re right. I guess I do. This is the third installment of a sexy trio of books by best-selling author Nancy Herkness. In his story, author Gavin Miller is plagued by […]
Writer’s Corner: How To Tighten Up Your Manuscript
While my blogs may be a bit verbose, I like to have fun with them, making them conversational. But when it comes to manuscripts, I strive to tighten up. Flowery words, extra descriptors and adverbs are not the best ploy for keeping reader’s attention. In certain genres, it can work, but publishers want to see […]
How to Build an Author Platform
I’m no expert in this area. So, now you’re probably wondering why you should continue reading this blog. Well, bear with me. And let me start with a backstory. I built and ran a successful business for sixteen years. I did this all on my own and was so successful that I had two competitors […]
THIS Writer’s Guide to Rejection
I can’t imagine an author who hasn’t felt the sting of rejection. And I’m certain every author that blogs has addressed the topic. So, now it’s my turn. Yes, I’m certainly no stranger to rejection. I can’t tell you how many rejection letters and emails I’ve received over the years. But I’ve had a few […]
Writer’s Corner: The Ingredients of a Best-Selling Book
If it isn’t already obvious, a best-seller is one that is read far and wide and has a lengthy lifespan. But there are so many factors that must first come into play to get your book on the best-selling list. Often one or more of them are pivotal factors that launch your book to the […]