Overcoming Writer’s Block (Tamara Mousner)

10 Jun
Overcoming Writer’s Block (Tamara Mousner)

Writer’s Block. We’ve all been there, done that. It affects us all. But we don’t have to let it get us down or trap us. I love reading other writer’s suggestions for getting over the hump of being stuck, and I think you’ll enjoy this post from TR Mousner, too! Ms. Mousner is one of […]

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Why I Write (Jenna Kay)

10 Jun
Why I Write (Jenna Kay)

I am loving all these stories!! Here is a personal testimony by author Jenna Kay. I adore the heart she shows in this post, and boy can I ever relate to that feeling of wanting to do something just for her, on top of being the best mom and wife she can be 🙂 Jenna is not […]

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Choosing To Go Indie (Trisha Wolfe)

10 Jun
Choosing To Go Indie (Trisha Wolfe)

I hope you don’t mind, but I’m gonna brag for a moment. My writing sister and critique partner just inked her deal with Omnific Publishing, and I couldn’t be prouder. She had a tough decision, though. She had two amazing offers — both the smaller independent publisher, Omnific, and an offer of representation from an agent. Saying the […]

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Let’s Talk MONEY (Michelle Leighton)

10 Jun
Let’s Talk MONEY (Michelle Leighton)

Let’s begin our last day of Carving Our Own Destiny with something EVERYONE wants to know, but is sometimes afraid to ask. That’s right. I did it. I asked about MONEY. And the amazing Michelle Leighton stepped up and not only answered honestly, but with humor! Michelle is also one of the authors offering a […]

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I am a Happily Published Ebook Author (Keira Lea)

09 Jun
I am a Happily Published Ebook Author (Keira Lea)

The title of this post makes me smile. Happily published. Don’t we all want that? The gorgeous cover of Ms. Lea’s book also makes me happy. The idea of rewinding time is something I think we’ve all pondered in the long list of what ifs, and I am so glad she chose to not let […]

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Prize Pack Giveaway: Epic List of Books Up for Grabs

09 Jun
Prize Pack Giveaway: Epic List of Books Up for Grabs

Who doesn’t love a Giveaway? There’s just something thrilling about entering a contest and getting your name chosen at random. It’s like the universe is smiling down on you. For me, it doesn’t matter if I win a book, a gift card, or other swag, it’s the act of winning that ROCKS! If you are […]

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Marketing as an Indie (Courtney Cole)

09 Jun
Marketing as an Indie (Courtney Cole)

Day 4 in Carving Our Own Destiny! Today is another fun-filled educational day. First up is Ms. Courtney Cole, author of Every Last Kiss which is up for grabs in our Prize Pack Giveaway. Our lunch time post today will list all TWELVE books we’re giving away this week, and let me tell you, they rock! Remember, […]

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Setting Up a Blog Tour with Sammie Spencer

08 Jun
Setting Up a Blog Tour with Sammie Spencer

Blog Tours. We’ve probably all seen them, even if we didn’t realize it at the time. But setting one up? How do you find the best blogs? How do you keep up with it? And what exactly do you even do? That’s what Sammie Spencer is here to teach us about. So go grab your […]

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Writing: It Takes a Village (Elizabeth Isaacs)

08 Jun
Writing: It Takes a Village (Elizabeth Isaacs)

Followers of my blog know how important I think Community building is for writers. So for Day 3 of Carving Our Own Destiny, I thought who better to talk about Community within the indie and self-pub paths to publication than Elizabeth Isaacs. This woman is a powerhouse. She’s a crazy talented writer, super supporter and […]

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Formatting and Publishing Ebooks (Lakisha Spletzer)

07 Jun
Formatting and Publishing Ebooks (Lakisha Spletzer)

I admit it. I am a complete technological ignoramus. I don’t get the stuff, and it doesn’t like me. So the concept of doing it myself and putting ebooks up on any platform scares the snot out of me. Luckily my girl Lakisha is here to help break things down and spare me some angst. […]

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