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Joy of Fan Mail

Reviews are nice, but they come with a star rating, grade, or something.  This are great to have because they help with the book marketing and bring a smile to the author’s face . . . at least the good … Continue reading

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Rewards for an Author: Not by the Numbers

We all see posts by authors, myself included, about sales numbers, rankings, reviews, and other things that we accept with glee.  I know during a debut month, these things are very important.  They can make or break an author’s confidence.  … Continue reading

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of Today: Mike Coville

Today’s volunteer is a NaNoWriMo survivor and is nearing the completion of his manuscript.  A very helpful and hard-working blogger/author that I recommend getting to know.  Check out his blog and find him on Goodreads too. A big thank you … Continue reading

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of Today: Dean Kealy

Today’s volunteer is a talented artists and a blossoming author.  His debut eBook is Quentin Hide and the Evil Lord Twigton.  You can check out his work at both of his sites or scattered about WordPress as a variety of … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Kellia

A few weeks ago, Kayla Matt contacted me about drawing the female characters of Windemere.  She did an amazing job.  Today, I’m showcasing her drawings of Kellia along with poems, videos, and an excerpt. Kellia is the tough girl at … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Selenia Hamilton

A few weeks ago, Kayla Matt contacted me about drawing the female characters of Windemere.  She did an amazing job.  Today, I’m showcasing her drawings of Selenia Hamilton along with poems, videos, and an excerpt. Selenia Hamilton is the hardened … Continue reading

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New Header

Check out my new header from Dean of Dean’z Doodlez: Jealous?  You can get one from him too.  He’s taking commissions now.

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Artist Showcase Coming Soon!

So, I ran an idea past Dean of Dean’z Doodlez.  He just did a guest blog for me and mentioned an Artist Showcase that we want to do.  You can submit or contact either of us about this, but here … Continue reading

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And the Mob Screams, “Simpsons Did It!” (Is Originality Possible?)

Now that you’ve decided to be an author, I’m sure you have a marvelous idea.  Can I hear it?  Oh, like Twilight.  Not like Twilight?  Explain more.  So, it’s like Harry Potter?  Don’t give me attitude.  Oh, like Romance of … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere Prints

These paintings are done by Jason Pedersen.  He is highly talented as you can see.  He also sells prints of his paintings.  If you want either of the Legends of Windemere cover art paintings as a print, he can make … Continue reading

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