Hope you have a great Thanksgiving next week!
Heartsong’s Publishing Legacy
Last week, as mentioned in Tamela’s wonderful tribute, Harlequin announced that the Heartsong Presents imprint is going to be shuttered. Heartsong Presents has been primarily a “direct-to-consumer” book club which published romance titles with a specifically Christian message. {And last week I joked about how things can change on Tuesday… This announcement came on …
Another Day, Another Change
It is a long standing joke that if you think you know what a publisher is looking for, wait for Tuesday. Why? Because in one meeting everything can change. Suddenly they are looking for Texas NASCAR Romance but using an Urban Fantasy setting. Acquisitions often reflect the editorial and marketing staff of a particular publisher. And that too is another area of change. Tuesday… This past Tuesday …
Fun Fridays – November 7, 2014
I cannot handle spicy food so I won’t be trying this at home. But I wonder what this would look like if you, as a writer, tried this while writing a particularly emotional scene for your book? Could you get through it without stopping? These amazing musicians from the Danish National Chamber Orchestra gave it their best. Thank you to Trissina Kear for the tip!
Fun Fridays – October 31, 2014
This hilarious video is the perfect illustration of the writer’s life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0efg6w-X5ow Thanks to Trissina Kear (our daughter) for the tip!
Fun Fridays – October 17, 2014
Funny how certain plots seem familiar to each other. Today’s video reveals the secret!
Read All You Want – For Free!
The headline isn’t exactly correct, but it is the implication of the new book subscription services being offered. The three biggest are Amazon Unlimited, Scribd, and Oyster. If you are unfamiliar with them, now is the time to do a little digging. In fact, after you’ve read this post, pick one and sign up for the 30 day trial and see for yourself. Each offers the reader unlimited reading access to …
Fun Fridays – Oct. 3, 2014
Email can be a challenge during a busy day. Do you have any hilarious examples you can share? Watch the video and then forward it to all 4,000 people in your address book, but use an open cc when you do it. It will make everyone feel special.