Note: I haven't forgotten to discuss other considerations about self-publishing...I'm just making a short detour here.I spent the day today getting ready to go up to Chicago for Love Is Murder, and I noticed something curious. I'm appearing on a marketing panel, and Morgan Mandel asked what sorts of marketing materials and activities we'd done. (I'm on the panel with Jenny Spallone and Rosemary Harris.)Gee.I started by making a list of things I … [Read more...] about Prepping for Marketing Panel at Love Is Murder
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Should You Self-Publish?
Should you self-publish?That's a tough question, and you're the only one who can answer it. I can't tell you what to do...but I since I've been both self-published and traditionally published, I can share some insights.The biggest question you need to ask yourself is: What's my goal? And as you ponder that question, mull over these four considerations:1. If your goal is to make money...Unless you can snag a big advance, you might be able to make … [Read more...] about Should You Self-Publish?
How Can We Help?
I had a lovely luncheon today at the home of my friends Denise and Craig. The occasion was a book club get together that Denise arranged, and I was the feature author. It's always a joy to be asked to talk about Paper, Scissors, Death--and particularly, I love hearing different readers' reactions to the book. I was curious about how Denise's friends felt about the humor in PSD, specifically how much that did or did not matter to them. I … [Read more...] about How Can We Help?
Am I on the Right (Write) Track?
With the new year, a lot of us are back to work. For many of my friends, that means back to writing.I've been fielding questions about the process. One friend wrote me to say she's wondering, "Am I on the right track? Can you tell me whether I should write this or something else?"No author ever knows if she/he is on the right track. We all feel "at sea." In fact, as you get into the writing of your book, it will get worse before it gets better. … [Read more...] about Am I on the Right (Write) Track?
Easy Access That Strips Us All of Down Time
So I've been traveling and parenting for the past five days--busy with my family--and when I checked my email, what a shock.You see, I've trained people that I'll respond to their emails in hours or less! I keep my email on all day as I work, and I check my messages frequently. I'm not nearly so available by phone. (I am supposed to clip my cell to my clothes, but that's awkward. I feel like I'm wearing a honking big peace symbol or some other … [Read more...] about Easy Access That Strips Us All of Down Time
If I Died Tomorrow.
I spent two days in Los Angeles last week. Well, actually I was in Huntington Beach at the Balboa Bay Yacht Club.My husband, David, and his partner, Gerry Malzone, and I were driving back to LAX when the topic turned to "what if I died right now"? (This was BEFORE we heard about the airplane crashing into the Hudson River!)Maybe it's because we've all known each other for years. Maybe it's because we're all middle-aged. Or maybe it was because … [Read more...] about If I Died Tomorrow.
