It's that time to look back and see just how well I've done in the month of June. This was possibly my busiest month of the year to date just because of softball, vacation and non-writer work I've been consumed with. I am looking forward to July as far as my creative productivity goes but [...]
Tag: Reviews
How to (not)Handle a Review
Truth be told, got a bad review last night, well, more like a rating. No comments, just a punchy 1-star. Bad reviews come with the job. People will have their opinions, everyone is not going to feel the same way about your novel. The difference in my mind comes down to a spectrum of readers. [...]
I’m Starving!
I feel like there is some sort of review diet going on? A fast of all things tasty and wonderful? Please don't give me up for lent! I swear, I'm low calorie entertainment and I don't think I'm too addictive. If, by chance, this is a lent thing, please keep me in mind for when [...]
What to Get Your Author for Xmas
Hint #1: It's Free!! Answer: A Review It may not seem like much, but to Indies, it's almost better than currency. A review or a rating on places like Amazon, GoodReads, a blog or any venue of social media is like seeing the storm clouds part and sun shinning directly on us. As an Indie, [...]
Reviews = Life
Well, I was a part of two different Giveaways that concluded yesterday. The first was the AEC Stellar Event. A bunch of authors pitched in and there was fun and prizes galore. No punch and pie though... virtually maybe... Secondly, Goodreads has a Giveaway program for authors to submit their books for fans to click [...]
Your Fan-Size is So Big (part 2)
How else can you persuade people to follow you on your journey? The most you should ever really be is yourself. It's the easiest thing in the world and most satisfying when you actually have fans. Have people who want to follow you for you or your work. That said think of these items: Giveaways [...]
Oh, So You Like Gangbangs?
Sorry, no porn here, but while you're reading, let's talk about the poor unfortunate souls known as Reviewers. As an author, especially since I'm an Indie author, reviews are my major form of credibility and advertising. One site that I was directed to The Indie View. It's a site that post links to reviewers that [...]