Author Archives: Lindsay

The Fussy Librarian: A New Book Recommendation Site (and advertising option)

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Lindsay

As authors, we’re always trying to find ways to get the word out about our work, and as readers, we’re always looking for good new books to try. The Fussy Librarian is a new site that offers a little of … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Prizes, Motivation, and Fun — Enter Here!

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Lindsay

It’s November 1, and if you’re participating in National Novel Writing Month, you’ve probably already started knocking out words. I thought it’d be fun to give away some prizes to help motivate you during your journey. How about some Amazon … Continue reading →

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Pen Names for Different Genres, Yea or Nay?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Lindsay

Let’s talk about pen names today. Not the type of pen name you adopt because you need to hide your writing career from employers, stalkers, mob bosses, or grannies who don’t approve of your “active romance” novels (all valid reasons … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Prep: How Do You Write More in Less Time?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Lindsay

I’ve done NaNoWriMo several times, but this’ll be the first year in a while that I have a full-length novel project that’s ready to get rolling on Day 1 (I’ve done novellas the last couple of years, but I’m ready … Continue reading →

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Price Pulsing, Advertising, and Increasing Visibility on Amazon

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Lindsay

As authors, we’re always looking for ways to sell more books. We’re sure everyone (or at least %0.01384 of the population) would adore our stories… if only they knew about them. Obscurity is the enemy, so it’s no wonder that … Continue reading →

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A New Novel for NaNoWriMo and Other Upcoming Projects

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Lindsay

I’m back from my European vacation (my celebration for finishing up the Emperor’s Edge series this summer, and the first time I’ve taken more than a few days away from writing in the last three years!), and I’m excited to … Continue reading →

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Why Self-Published Author Kendra Highley Chose a Publisher for Her New Book

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Lindsay

I’m still out of the country, but I’ve scheduled an interview to post for you guys. Kendra Highley visited the blog last year when she discussed why she chose to walk away from her agent and self-publish her Matt Archer: … Continue reading →

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Lindsay is out of the country ;)

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Lindsay

Just a quick note to let you know that I’m heading off to Europe for a couple of weeks and won’t be moderating blog comments and might not be responding to email either (I’m doing a Rick Steves tour, and … Continue reading →

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