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My 2017 Author Wish List for Goodreads

My 2017 Author Wish List for Goodreads

I think Goodreads is, by any measure, a boon to independent authors. The reading network makes it easy for users to rate and review books, which gives indie authors social...

My 2017 Author Wish List for Goodreads

I think Goodreads is, by any measure, a boon to independent authors. The reading network makes it easy for users to rate and review books, which gives indie authors social...

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Leading Ladies and Personal Growth

Leading Ladies and Personal Growth

Please note: The Leading Ladies Fantasy Bundle is no longer available. But hey! You can still check out great new bundles on Storybundle.com, or get Orconomics for your favorite reading device...

Leading Ladies and Personal Growth

Please note: The Leading Ladies Fantasy Bundle is no longer available. But hey! You can still check out great new bundles on Storybundle.com, or get Orconomics for your favorite reading device...

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Are blog tours worth it?

Are blog tours worth it?

If you looked at this space in April, you likely noticed that I ran a blog tour. That's like a book tour, except that it's online, involves more writing than...

Are blog tours worth it?

If you looked at this space in April, you likely noticed that I ran a blog tour. That's like a book tour, except that it's online, involves more writing than...

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My Daily Writing Routine

Otto von Bismark famously said, "laws are like sausages, it's better not to see them being made." I suspect that independent novels also fall into this category, and so I...

My Daily Writing Routine

Otto von Bismark famously said, "laws are like sausages, it's better not to see them being made." I suspect that independent novels also fall into this category, and so I...

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My First Month with Habitica

I'm a gamer at heart. I inevitably gravitate towards RPGs, board games, MMOs, and their ilk. Unfortunately, this primal urge often takes me away from things like getting enough sleep, minding...

My First Month with Habitica

I'm a gamer at heart. I inevitably gravitate towards RPGs, board games, MMOs, and their ilk. Unfortunately, this primal urge often takes me away from things like getting enough sleep, minding...

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5 Tips for Creating a Fantasy Language

If you're writing fantasy or science-fiction, it's quite possible that one or more unique languages will feature in your story. Creating a new language can be a daunting task, but...

5 Tips for Creating a Fantasy Language

If you're writing fantasy or science-fiction, it's quite possible that one or more unique languages will feature in your story. Creating a new language can be a daunting task, but...

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