Author Archives: Lindsay

New Old Short Story — Degrees of Delusion

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Lindsay

I know you guys are patiently waiting for the Emperor’s Edge finale, and I did send the manuscript off to my beta readers, so things are moving right along. In the meantime, if you’re curious to read something I wrote … Continue reading →

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Monetizing Serialized Fiction

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Lindsay

E-publishing is making ways of sharing stories feasible that weren’t when physical books were the only option for self-publishers. We’ve seen a return of novellas and short stories, as well as a surge in serialized fiction, both by independent authors … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing Basics: Focus on One Book Series or Start Multiple Series?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Lindsay

If you take a look at the indie authors doing well out there (i.e. those who’ve been able to quit the day job and write full time), most of them have a number of books out. I had four novels … Continue reading →

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Tips for Collaborating with Other Authors

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Lindsay

If you’ve ever thought about writing with another author, you might enjoy today’s guest post with Catherine Nault and Mana Findley. They met online and have written Shadow War: Innocence, their first book (something they managed in a few short … Continue reading →

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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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