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3 Things Every Author Should Know About Bookstores

Even though book chains seem almost as embattled as independent stores these days, especially now that we’re pretty much down to just Barnes & Noble, the influence of chain stores on both...

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3 Ways to Find the Best Publisher for Your Book

If you’ve ruled out self-publishing for now and are interested in sharing your book with the world, one of the next steps you will need to take is to find the best publisher for your book. Many new...

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3 More Ways to Find the Right Publisher for Your Book. #2 Is Especially...

Perhaps you’ve already exhausted the three easiest ways to find the right publisher for your book, or you might be looking for alternatives that better suit you. Sometimes the search for the right...

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Book Lunch April 29, 2015 with our Special Guest Greg Ioannou

Please join me and my special guest Greg Ioannou for our April Book Lunch. This monthly event is totally free, and my gift to the writing community as a way to share information and answer questions in...

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How to Avoid Book Publishing Scams, Pt. 1

I’m sure you’ve heard of them or seen their aggressive advertising campaigns. Author House, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford Press…the list goes on. But are these just publishing scams, or legitimate...

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Pitching, Querying, and Proposing at MWA St. Mary’s County Chapter –...

As an active member of the Maryland Writer’s Association, I am thrilled to present at the St. Mary’s County Chapter meeting in September. On September 28th, 2015 at 7PM, please join us at the...

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Understanding Book Distribution (How to Avoid Book Publishing Scams, Pt. 2)

I’m sure you’ve heard of them or seen their aggressive advertising campaigns. AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford Press…the list goes on. Are they publishing scams, or legitimate services...

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MWA St. Mary’s County Chapter Meeting – Pitching, Querying, and Proposing –...

Every late September/early October I travel down to Historic St. Mary’s City with my husband to help populate the site’s Grand Militia Muster, a wonderful 17th century event that draws a nice crowd and...

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Book Pleasures – A Conversation with Ally E. Machate

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Norm Goldman, the Publisher and Editor of Bookpleasures and veteran industry expert. The interview covered a range of interesting topics from how I started as...

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The Secret to Impressing Big Agents and Publishers

At the many writers conferences I attend, I’m often asked, “What’s the secret to impressing big agents and publishers?” You pretty much need an agent to get your work read at a large established...

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Book Lunch April 29, 2015 with our Special Guest Greg Ioannou

Please join me and my special guest Greg Ioannou for our April Book Lunch. This monthly event is totally free, and my gift to the writing community as a way to share information and answer questions in...

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How to Avoid Book Publishing Scams, Pt. 1

I’m sure you’ve heard of them or seen their aggressive advertising campaigns. Author House, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford Press…the list goes on. But are these just publishing scams, or legitimate...

View Article

Pitching, Querying, and Proposing at MWA St. Mary’s County Chapter –...

As an active member of the Maryland Writer’s Association, I am thrilled to present at the St. Mary’s County Chapter meeting in September. On September 28th, 2015 at 7PM, please join us at the...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Understanding Book Distribution (How to Avoid Book Publishing Scams, Pt. 2)

I’m sure you’ve heard of them or seen their aggressive advertising campaigns. AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford Press…the list goes on. Are they publishing scams, or legitimate services...

View Article

MWA St. Mary’s County Chapter Meeting – Pitching, Querying, and Proposing –...

Every late September/early October I travel down to Historic St. Mary’s City with my husband to help populate the site’s Grand Militia Muster, a wonderful 17th century event that draws a nice crowd and...

View Article


Book Pleasures – A Conversation with Ally E. Machate

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Norm Goldman, the Publisher and Editor of Bookpleasures and veteran industry expert. The interview covered a range of interesting topics from how I started as...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The Secret to Impressing Big Agents and Publishers

At the many writers conferences I attend, I’m often asked, “What’s the secret to impressing big agents and publishers?” You pretty much need an agent to get your work read at a large established...

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