Great news! I ordered an author copy of my book, Chicago Roller Skating History, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. An author copy is a single copy of your book that you will review to ensure all elements are correct prior to mass printing. I am one step away from completion. Woo hoo! My Book Writing…
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Book Recommendation: F*ck The Fairytale by LaCoya LaShawn
Anger. Stress. Frustration. Loss. Hopelessness. Intimidation. These are feelings LaCoya LaShawn experienced working in corporate America for 15 years. Having to work in such hostile environments, it’s no wonder she titled her first book, “F*** the Fairytale: My Escape from Corporate America”. The first line of her book description on Amazon states, “Although the language…
Book Recommendation: “Ode To Toni Morrison” by Jennifer Brown Banks
I have not yet read “Ode to Toni Morrison (and Collected Poems)” by Jennifer Brown Banks, but my high regard for her personally and professionally is the basis of this book recommendation. When I decided to embark upon a freelance writing career, Jennifer was the only freelance writer I knew. She was (and still is)…
Lucy’s Worth by Letrise Carter – Book Release & Virtual Book Release Party Today
I am proud to share that my girl, Author Letrise Carter, is releasing Lucy’s Worth, the first book in her #LucyMasonSeries today. The paperback is for sale on Amazon. Lucy’s Worth is a short story about teenager Lucy Mason who grows into a woman experiencing domestic violence. She goes through a few episodes of abuse…
Thoughts of A Fried Chicken Watermelon Woman [Book Review]
Editor’s Note: Read Jennifer Brown Banks reviewed this book a couple weeks ago. Be sure to read it when you get a chance. When I saw the book title and cover (which fits perfectly for the title), Thoughts of a Fried Chicken Watermelon Woman, I immediately had two thoughts. First, what is a fried…
What I’m Reading and You Should Too [Guest Post]
Every savvy writer knows that in order to hone our craft, we must immerse ourselves in the world of literature–the good, the bad and the ugly. Further, to offer a great reading experience for those we aspire to reach, we need to intimately acquaint ourselves with language; literary devices; plot; pacing; characterization; and dialogue. This…
Authors: The High Price of Renting Versus Owning Your Online Home
Are you an author who relies on Facebook or Amazon for your home page? If you do not have an online home – website or blog – that you own, you are missing out on opportunities to build your brand and community; to cultivate relationships with readers and potential partners; and to sell your books…
3 Useful Tips and Ideas for Creating Fantasy Fiction
Do you want to craft a fantasy fiction novel that people want to read? Then you need to understand what’s involved in creating this kind of book. It’s not a difficult task, but it gets easier with the tips and ideas below. Create Fantasy Fiction Create a step-by-step plan How do you think novels like…
Is This The Kind Of Novel You Want To Write?
So, you want to write a novel? That’s such a great ambition to have and it’s possible. When you decide to become an author, you to first determine what you want to write. Then, you need to find your voice, which is usually done through writing. Finally, you decide which genre you tend to lean…
6 Marketing Tools All Authors Should Use
Authors are writers, not marketers, which is why they don’t sell as many books as they could. Although marketing is a challenge for authors, it’s a skill that can be learned. To make this process a little less intimidating, following are six marketing tools you can use to spread the word about your book. Marketing…