A year ago, I published my first book, May This Be the Best Year of Your Life: A Memoir. It was a milestone in my life. After years of procrastinating, one of my lifetime dreams finally came true. I will never forget the day that I pressed the button on the CreateSpace website. … [Read more...]
Building An Author Platform
One year ago, I started my website. It was a major turning point in my writing career. It was the first step in building my author platform. All modern writers need a platform. I read countless books and blogs that professed to know the ins and outs of … [Read more...]
Social Media and Contests
Yesterday, Sonia Marsh sent a congratulatory email. I had won the "My Gutsy Story" writing contest. I broke the record for the total number of votes. After congratulating me, she candidly asked- "How did you succeed in getting so many votes?" I answered her … [Read more...]
February Guest Appearances
As the month of February is quickly drawing to a close, I want to recap the guest appearances that I made on four unique websites. The women who manage these sites were gracious hosts. I met each through social media. After we started to exchange emails, our relationships grew. … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Virtual Book Tours
Are you an author trying to promote your book? Have you considered organizing a Virtual Book Tour that caters to your audience? If so, continue reading. If not, I would suggest exploring the pros and cons of a Virtual Book Tour. There is no shortage of marketing … [Read more...]
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