I am an indie writer, which is simply a spiffy phrase for being self-published. Why I chose this route is another story, but the bottom line is, I am on the hook for it all. In addition to writing my snippets of suspense, I also have to make sure the book is edited, designed, marketed […]
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Using Brand Names in Your Fiction
When I started writing my first novel, On Tentherhooks, I thought I would do well to include brand names in order to make for a stronger sense of realism. Who wants generic when you can have the real deal, right? I even went so far as to use lyrics from a couple of well-known songs […]
Going Indie with the First Novel
I am just about done with my first full-length work of fiction. After speaking with several traditionally-published authors and experiencing some of the processes of the traditional publishing industry firsthand, I decided it just wasn’t for me. Bottom line is, I want to do things my way. This is my story – straight outta my brain, using my […]