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Multi-Genre Author ~ Editor ~ Book Designer ~ Writing Coach
The Blog Thingy
Where Emotion and Information are Dispensed Inconsistently... Sometimes
You'll find some interesting stuff here...
a few Op Eds, some Writing Craft Information, Book Reviews, and More. Poke around the categories and see what ruffles your feathers... in a good way!
Sending ARCs to Kindle Devices
ARC readers are tremendously valuable to the Indie Author. Through the eyes of the objective reader, we find supportive accountability...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Mark Love
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? My name already sounds like a pseudonym, especially for a guy who...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Adam Dompierre and "Paint An Inch Thick"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 203 Paint An Inch Thick Written by Adam Dompierre A Madcap Mystery, California-Style Eddie London...
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A Girl Named Adam by Jordan J. Scavone
Click The Cover To Order! I was honored to have access to a preview copy of this wonderful children's book from Indie Author, Jordan J....
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Writing In The Leko's Light
December 2024 When I worked in the theatre as a lighting designer, we primarily used two different types of lights to create the desired...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Mandy Jo
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? The only pseudonym I use is my first and middle names. I did this...
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So Many Stories and My Gemini Brain
December 2021 Three times, in as many days, I’ve seen posts in various groups on Facebook asking whether writers work on multiple...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Caroline Topperman
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? That's an interesting question. No, I haven't seriously...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Jean Davis Reads "Kay-Kay The Littlest Chicken"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 202 Kay-Kay The Littlest Chicken Written by Jean Davis Illustrated by Jean Davis Born different than...
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Spring Fling at The Birchwood Mall, Fort Gratiot, Michigan
March 29, 2025 I participated in a new-to-me mixed-media show at the Birchwood Mall recently. I'd never been there before, and wasn't...
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The Accused Architect by Christian Belz
Click The Cover To Order! Cozy mysteries are fun because they give you an opportunity to experience all the “whodunit” excitement without...
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Sinful Father by Andrew Allen Smith
Click The Cover To Order! Andrew’s second book in The Masterson Files series, Sinful Father , has a compelling plot driven by secrets...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Mark McCraw
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? I prefer to use my name rather than a pseudonym. I want to make...
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Book Reviews, Indie Authors, and Bilateral Breathing
February 2022 The impact of a book review cannot be overstated. As Indie Authors, we all know this. We live it and breathe it… But do...
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The Bicycle Seat
June 2022 I read on one of the many writing group forums today, a novice author expressing their gratitude for someone pointing them in...
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