Thanksgiving Publishing Wide Platforms!(Click to watch the Vlog)As many of you know, I decided some time ago to publish wide. Publishing to as many platforms as is possible has been my routine for a little while. Since I had to go back to working my ...

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Publishing in Reverse?(Click to watch the Vlog)As many of you know, I've been on my author's walk for a few years now. I self-published for the first time on May 30, 2018, and have never looked back. I love indie publishing. It gives me a great amoun...

Two Common Reader Questions(Click to watch the Vlog)"A Favorite?"CBCheek654 asked, "As the author, which story in the Draoithe Saga is your personal favorite?"My first reaction was, "Why do they always have to ask the hard questions? I mean, did I me...

Friday Night Writes(Click to watch the Vlog)After working all week at the day job that still pays the bills in my world, I treasure Friday Nights. In my youth, I wanted to go out, clubs, bars, dancing. As a part-time writer, I seek something diffe...

Video Books(Click to watch the Vlog)I did it. I recorded The Thread. Unless it needs any revision, then the podcast-style version of the audiobook has been recorded. It's available on the YouTube channel. To upload it there, I had to a...

Kindle Series Management(Click to watch the Vlog)I can't tell you how excited I was that KDP had added the Manage Series feature for independent authors to be able to group their works. I took advantage of it and began grouping several mini...

Beauty in Indie Publishing(Click to watch Vlog)No Lies! The Truth behind the TigerWhen I started writing this blog, I promised that I would never lie about my author's walk. So I have not.My real name is something anyone could deduce. But I chose to ...

9 Benefits of Self Publishing Short Reads(Click to watch the Vlog)Eyrie Iolair: Prodigal Sons the short-read miniseries is now LIVE on Amazon and soon to be published Wide. Each part is only $.99, or buy the miniseries for just $2.99.Montane MacGuire...

Truths About Book Titles(Click to watch the Vlog)I've updated the list of my upcoming titles to reflect a few changes I felt needed to be made. As always I reserve the right to alter my titles as I see fit. I do love that about Indie Writing. I'm the...

A Personal Self Publishing Journal(Click to watch the blog)As this is my personal journal of my author's walk, I want to be honest with you. Since I went back to working the full-time day job, sales dropped as fast as my promotions stopped. That told...

How did my Book get Banned from Amazon Advertising??? (Click to watch the Vlog)When I first started my self-publishing journey back in 2018, I had no idea what I was doing. Sometimes I still do things wrong, but after having published over 30 bo...

Paid Reviews? No Way!(Click to watch the vlog)For all my writer friends or others who might be thinking about self-publishing. DO NOT buy book reviews. Buying book reviews can cause you trouble with the Amazon platform. Amazon is a bit craz...

Indie Writer Truths about Social Media(click to watch the vlog)"Wow! It must be nice to just sit back and collect royalty checks!" I hear this, shake my head, and grin. It doesn't work like that even if it seems like it to readers. It takes a lot of ...

Rainy Book Days(Click to watch the vlog)Rainy days make me want to curl up in a good comfy spot, wrap up in a warm blanket, sip some hot tea, and step into the pages of a good book. Too bad I usually have to work. Thank God for holidays and summers. ...