* Listen in, please! I'll be Sylvia Dicky Smith's featured guest on Murder She Writes today at 5 p.m. CDT. You can listen in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com I hope to talk some about promotions as well as my new book.* Welcome new subscribers! My Constant Contact list grew by 62 names this month. Why? I think that reminding people they can sign up for my newsletter as I sell my book has helped. Now the challenge will continue to be providing … [Read more...] about Upcoming and Incoming–Stuff I'm Doing and Thinking
The Rising Tide of Cozies, Part 1
I just completed a four-part article about 'craft cozies," mysteries that center around a craft or a person involved in crafts. The first installment is now up at ForeWord Magazine, and you can read it here: http://tinyurl.com/puxwykWhy should you care? Well, maybe you'll come up with a couple new marketing ideas or an idea for a mystery series of your own! … [Read more...] about The Rising Tide of Cozies, Part 1
Tools for Overcoming Writer's Block
Last night I posted 15 essays on writing at www.youpublish.com/joannaslanThese were originally monthly columns for an online magazine called "Graceful Bee," but I'm now making them available for a short time for anyone who needs a gentle boost to get writing. Although written for scrapbookers, the ideas and concepts could inspire any writer. Often, when I'm working on a book, I dig through my personal bag of experiences to find raw materials. I … [Read more...] about Tools for Overcoming Writer's Block
Living a Deeply Satisfying Life
Took a quiz on BlogThings, and "discovered" this:Your Life is Deeply Satisfying You live a satisfying life even when it's not easy. You are dedicated to being happy.You make sure to what you're passionate about. You don't waste any moments.You surround yourself with people you cherish. There is a lot of love in your life.You are thankful for everything you have. You don't take anything for granted.It's really true. Going through all my old … [Read more...] about Living a Deeply Satisfying Life
Sales of Cut, Crop and Die to Benefit Homeless Great Danes
Once again, MAGDRL (the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League) is teaming up with mystery author Joanna Campbell Slan for a special fundraiser.Joanna's new mystery, "Cut, Crop & Die" features a rescue Harlequin Great Dane named Gracie and Joanna has agreed to donate 50% of the sales price to MAGDRL during this special promotion when you order your books through the link below. The book has received great reviews and, in addition to a Great … [Read more...] about Sales of Cut, Crop and Die to Benefit Homeless Great Danes
Great Review for Cut, Crop & Die
Here's the process for handling a book review--Fasten your seatbelt. Say some prayers. Remember it's just one person's opinion. Remind yourself that Tess Gerritsen said that one of her books that sold the most copies got the worst reviews. Think back to when Joe Konrath told you, "Only worry about the things you can control. Don't sweat the rest."Open the email.Read it. Here's a portion: About page two, I definitely knew this was going to be a … [Read more...] about Great Review for Cut, Crop & Die
