Author Archives: Lindsay

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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Forged in Blood I, Chapter 1 (Emperor’s Edge 6 Preview)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Lindsay

Forged in Blood I: Chapter 1  Wind gusted across the abandoned stadium, rattling chains on flagpoles and stirring the fresh snow coating the rows of stone benches. In the chilly, predawn air, Amaranthe Lokdon stood atop the highest wall, the … Continue reading →

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Amazon KDP Select for eBook Promotion, Yea or Nay?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Lindsay

I’ve avoided Amazon’s KDP Select Program since the beginning because it requires exclusivity (you can only sell your books at Amazon as long as you’re enrolled). It came out a year after I started publishing, and I already had readers … Continue reading →

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How Do You Keep Your Book Sales Momentum Going Over the Months and Years?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Lindsay

When you first release your book, you’re excited to share it with the world, and you’re ready to devote tons of energy to marketing. Blog tours, forum posts, interviews, guest posts, tweets, Facebook updates, advertising campaigns… if you can do … Continue reading →

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Attorney Laura Kirwan on Contracts, Copyright, Foreign Rights, and Other Author Issues

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Lindsay

Of all the questions I get in regard to writing, marketing, and publishing, the ones on law and taxes are the ones I’m least likely to have a clue about. I still can’t help you with taxes, but I have … Continue reading →

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