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Blog postIn today’s world of loud voices and oversaturated book markets, how does a new author fit in? I’ve seen many authors suggest emulating the greats. After all, if they made it, you could too if you followed their example. This way of thinking is flawed and here is why and how you can find your authentic voice.
Read- This may seem counter intuitive. If I’m going to find my own voice, why am I reading other books? Won’t that confuse and influence my style? Shouldn’t I avoid books so I don’t u -
Blog postBegin as you mean to go. I hold those words close. In 2021, I mean to blog, write, create and share consistently. In 2020, life got in the way. It was a year we’ll all remember, but most were glad to see go. As we look forward into 2021, here are the intentional steps I intend to take to ensure a better, emotionally stable and productive year.
Set reasonable goals~ It’s easy to set lofty goals at the start of a new year. But that can only frustrate and discourage when those goals fall by -
Blog postIf there was ever a year to give up and hide in your blanket fort, 2020 was it. This year brought isolation, fear, grief and uncertainty. I lost my Dad, a close friendship, and learned to handle bad reviews on my books. I wanted to quit. And I did quit for a few months. After some deep reflection and some self-care, I’m back at it working on next year’s releases. Here’s the steps I took to shake off defeat and grief and dive back into my passion~writing. I hope this helps anyone who is stru
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Blog postAuthor Platforms are important for traditionally published and self-published authors. But what if I said aspiring authors should have one too.
What is an author platform? It’s how you present yourself and your brand to potential readers. Yes, I said your brand. You’re not just selling books, you are selling yourself. Readers like to connect with authors. They like to know the person behind the words. They want to connect, ask questions and learn more about how the characters they lov -
Blog postMarketing. The least favorite, and sometimes most time-consuming part of a self-publishers life. It’s increasingly becoming a major part of traditional authors, too, as publishing companies spend less time and money on new and unproven authors. With so many companies trying to get a piece of the self-published authors’ pie through offering services to aid marketing, it’s totally doable. And reader magnets are one way, if you do it right.
What is a reader magnet? A reader magnet is a s -
Blog postA few short months ago we were counting down to the new year, excited about what it would bring. Then came the Pandemic. I want to share my struggles over the last five months and how I’ve worked through things. Then I have a few announcements to share with you about some things I’m working on.
The past months have been the most difficult of my life. In February, my son was diagnosed with anxiety. In March, my husband was rushed to the hospital with chest pain. Then came the Pandemic, -
Blog postRomance novels have a wide audience. They take many forms from the clean/cozy romances to erotica. My books lean toward steamy romance. They have lots of steam, but with heavy story. Here are 5 tips that I consider when I write my romance novels.
Decide on a trope and put your own spin on it. There are many romance tropes out there from enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, forbidden love, slow burn. Whichever you cho
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Blog postCharacter-driven stories Most stories can be divided between character-driven and plot-driven stories. Neither is better than the other, but they serve specific purposes that can be determined by the story you are writing and the preferences of the author. My stories are more character-driven. Below, I share five reasons why my writing style leans that way.
Relationships. Character-driven stories focus on the relationships between the characters. The plot is driven by these interactions -
Blog postJ.T. Tenera is a YA Urban Fantasy Author. His books delve into the world of video games and grab you by the seat of your pants. Here’s a recent interview.
What inspires you to write? A lot of things, really! Most of the time my inspiration happens randomly. I’ll be working and a thought or new idea will pop into my head, usually leaving me all day to stew over it.
However, if you mean what drives me to write, it’s my own hope that someone will enjoy what I create. Not trying t -
Blog postToday is the day. My debut novel, Chasing Peace, is available in paperback in the Amazon store. Explore the world of Bracken Point through Samantha’s eyes as she battles addiction, deals with her sister’s murder and struggles with her feelings about love.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733262105/
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