Author of lush, romantic fantasy novels.
Ok, *cracks knuckles*, let's do this. Here's where things are going to enter a territory that intimidates a lot of writers... math. Buckle up, because this is going to be a long one. In this final part of my series on distilling self-pub research, we're going to talk all about money. How to price your… Continue reading Self-Pub Research Checklist: Compensation & Pricing
In my blog series condensing the various research I've done on my self-publishing journey, today's topic might be the trickiest... Distribution. What do you mean by distribution? Essentially, distribution is the path you want to take to get your books in the hands of readers. You can print your books via an on-demand printing service… Continue reading Self-Pub Research Checklist: Distribution
Self-publication is hard. Really hard. There are so many variables, and the beleaguered author is a one-person-army trying to tackle them all. Especially when you're just getting started, it can be pretty overwhelming. Well the cavalry is here! In this multi-part series, I'll tackle the topics I had to research while prepping for self-publication and… Continue reading Self-Pub Research Checklist: ISBNs
BUY LINKS:GoodreadsAmazonBarnes & NobleKobo Sample: The forest whispered to Cirelle. She ignored it, of course. Only a fool would respond to the distant hissing of her name, the half-heard snatches of melody. Though the susurrus of voices was nothing new, a lump of dread still knotted her stomach. Cirelle had never been to the forest… Continue reading Cambiare Teaser Chapter:
First off, a disclaimer: This list is purely subjective. None of the covers in the "rants" section are actually bad design, they're just specific trends I personally dislike. Same goes for the "rave" section. Your opinion may differ. Art and design are very individual, and the things that make me swoon might make you roll… Continue reading Rant/Rave: Cover Design Trends
Amy Avery / Avery Ames 