The Perfect Category Strategy

Just how important are categories when you are about to publish your novel and why does it matter when it comes to focusing on readers? Alex from Kindle Ranker and I just had this discussion. I’ll be honest – when it comes to the numbers aspect...

Writers: Don’t Give In To The Pressure

If you are a writer, raise your hand if you feel the pressure to rush your process and just get those books out. (my hand is raised and I know yours are too!) There are so many factors to this rush: bills are piling up so many of your writing friends are releasing...

Calgary Herald Interview

So thrilled to be featured in my home town newspaper. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Eric Volmers from the Calgary Herald. In this article, I discuss where the ideas from my stories come from and more. I hope you enjoy! As Bruce Springsteen once sang, fear is a...

5 Simple Steps To Self Publishing

Congratulations – your book is ready to go live and be read by hundreds and thousands of readers…and you’re just realizing the road ahead can seem a little daunting. It doesn’t have to be. I know self publishing can seem overwhelming but if you...

Ask The Author: A Day In The Life Of…

A new feature we’ve added to my website: Ask The Author. I’m typically NOT a shy person when it comes to answering questions…so if you’ll ask, I’ll answer 🙂 If you have any questions, please feel free to place them in the comments below...

10 Tips for New Indie Authors

So you want to self publish you novel. Congratulations! You are about to enter into a world full of excitement, frustration, close friendships and a drive to do more. Are you ready for your journey? Do you understand what it takes? What will happen or what won’t...