Author Archives: Lindsay

How Do You Establish a Fan Base *Before* You Launch Your Book?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Lindsay

I get a lot of variations of this question from writers who are working on their first book and are planning to self-publish (or seek an agent and a traditional deal) in a few months. Since I didn’t have much … Continue reading →

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How Sue London’s First Novel Became an Amazon Bestseller in a Couple of Weeks

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Lindsay

Is it still possible to hit it big with a first novel? To toss that puppy out there and see it rocket to the tops of the Amazon sales charts? Well, if you’ve been following the blog, you know the … Continue reading →

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Author Update: What’s Coming This Summer?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Lindsay

Hi folks, Just a quick update here for those who are still grinding their teeth over the ending of Forged in Blood I. As some of you already know, I was well into the second half when I released the … Continue reading →

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New Author Series: How Do You Build a Fan Base, Anyway?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Lindsay

It’s a foregone conclusion that it’s a good thing for an author to have an established fan base, but I’ll share some numbers from my last release for those who like concrete examples. A couple of weeks ago, around May … Continue reading →

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Tips for Shared Worlds and Collaboration Between Independent Authors

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Lindsay

Now that many of you have read Forged in Blood I (and tweeted/emailed/Facebooked glowers at me for that cliffhanger), I better let you know that I’m working hard to get Part 2 done this summer. I’m already a good 2/3rds … Continue reading →

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As an Author, Is It Worth Being in the Amazon Associates Program?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Lindsay

For those who don’t know, the Amazon Associates (or Affiliate) Program is sort of like working on commission for the big seller. You sign up, put links to any of the product pages on your site or in newsletters to … Continue reading →

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Forged in Blood I (Emperor’s Edge, Book 6) Now Available

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Lindsay

Forged in Blood I, the sixth Emperor’s Edge book is now available! It’s the first of two novels that make up the finale to the series (you can expect the second part later this summer). Here’s the blurb, cover art, … Continue reading →

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Contest Winner: From the Mouths of Maldynados (and Akstyrs)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Lindsay

A few weeks ago (eep, sorry it’s taken me so long to pick a winner!), I posted a contest asking folks to come up with some quirky lines for Maldynado and Akstyr. I’m finally announcing winners! I’d originally meant to … Continue reading →

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