Author Archives: Lindsay

So, You Want a Book Blogger to Review Your Ebook…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lindsay

Today’s guest poster isn’t an author; she’s a book blogger. Misty Rayburn is someone who encouraged me when I was getting started. She was very friendly on Facebook and invited me to participate in some ebook giveaways. She’s since branched … Continue reading →

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Best Way to a Traditional Publishing Deal: Query Agents or Self-Publish?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Lindsay

Every couple of weeks a reader asks me why I chose to self-publish. I don’t mind the question because (I think) it implies that said reader believes my stories are good enough that I could have gotten a traditional publishing … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Fantasy Book Discussion, Anyone?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Lindsay

Lots of people (okay, one… *waves*) have asked if there’s a reader discussion forum where people can discuss my books with other fantasy fans. My answer was… I’d guess not. It’s been less than a year since I published my … Continue reading →

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“My First Rule of Writing” by John Abramowitz

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lindsay

Today, for your reading entertainment, we’ve got a guest post from indie fantasy author John Abramowitz. I met him on Twitter (I thought I was a night owl, but he’s really a night owl) and have read his fun short … Continue reading →

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Can Publishing a Podiobook Help You Sell More Books?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Lindsay

When this blog was only about three months old (and my self-publishing career was even younger), I interviewed science-fiction author Nathan Lowell, a man now making a living off of his ebook income, and a man who got his start … Continue reading →

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What Is Epic Fantasy? (Guest Post by Ty Johnston)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Lindsay

Since I’m off traveling for a couple of weeks (with very limited internet connectivity), I’ve called in some guest posters to entertain you. Or educate you. I’m hoping it’s one of the two. Today, indie fantasy author Ty Johnston is … Continue reading →

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Deadly Games, The Emperor’s Edge Book 3, Is out!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lindsay

I’m staying at a hostel in Hawaii this week, and it’s been an adventure getting the ebook formatting and the final edits of Deadly Games done while sharing wifi with scads of people (not to mention sharing a room with … Continue reading →

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Setting up a Blog Tour for Your Book

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lindsay

When I first released Encrypted and The Emperor’s Edge at the end of last winter (yes, I’ve been doing this almost a year now!), I signed up for a couple of blog tours. This is where you guest post or … Continue reading →

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