When I worked in a cubicle, this was my favorite day of the week! (Next to Friday, that is.) I also breathed a little easier knowing the majority of the week, and nasty Monday, was behind me. Back then, I worked faster than my boss did, so I often found myself with nothing to do. It wasn't like I didn't ask for chores. I did. But often, I sat at my desk and twiddled my thumbs. When I got REALLY bored, inevitably, I also became sleepy. I … [Read more...] about It's Hump Day!
Behind That Door…
For months I've been driving past a sign that says, "Sunshine State Carnations." Today I decided to drop in. The kind lady who greeted me laughed. "We don't have carnations. Haven't for fifteen years." "Oh." I was really disappointed. But I wasn't about to give up. I'd seen the small riding tractors. The greenhouse webbing. And I wasn't ready to go home. So I said, "What do you have?" She laughed softly. "Come see," she said as she led me to … [Read more...] about Behind That Door…
'The Best Promotion is a Good Book': An Interview with Bob Mayer
1. In your book The Shelfless Book, you mention that your goal was a breakout book. What made you think you have a breakout book that was e-published? (Since most people think of traditional publishing as the way to breakout.) What was your strategy? You weren't entirely confident that e-publishing would work, but it did. What convinced you to give it a try? The concept of a breakout book has … [Read more...] about 'The Best Promotion is a Good Book': An Interview with Bob Mayer
Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing
I was invited to participate in the Next Big Thing by my friend, Barb Goffman, who is blogging about her new short story "Murder a la Mode" here: www.womenofmystery.net 1. What is your working title of your book (or story)? Death of a Dowager (Book #2 in The Jane Eyre Chronicles) 2. Where did the idea come from for the book? My research into the Hanoverian Dynasty led to information about love letters written by King George … [Read more...] about Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing
'The Action in Publishing is Ebooks': An Interview with Lee Goldberg
By Joanna Campbell Slan Note: Lee is one of the guests at the upcoming Love is Murder conference in Chicago. He's also the author of too many books to mention, as well as being a TV scriptwriter and producer. Visit him at www.LeeGoldberg.com ** You've spoken candidly about your decision not to "ghost-write" any more Monk books. What would you tell any writer considering work-for-hire? Is it ever a good idea, and if so, why? If not, why not? … [Read more...] about 'The Action in Publishing is Ebooks': An Interview with Lee Goldberg
A Very Kiki Contest!
Lately, I've been swamped re-writing and editing the second book in The Jane Eyre Chronicles, Death of a Dowager. Meanwhile, Kiki keeps calling to me, like an invisible friend who is feeling sorely neglected. So I decided to do something fun...a CONTEST! The rules: 1. Tell me what you love about Kiki in an email. (Send it to JoannaSlan@aol.com) 2. Put KIKI in the subject line. 3. The deadline is Oct. 15 4. I'll select a winner at random … [Read more...] about A Very Kiki Contest!
