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...

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...

Why Are We Still Arguing About Publishing Paths?

It’s 2015 and yet it feels like we’ve stepped back a few years when it comes to authors insecurities. In 2005 when my first book was published, I remember the condescension from other authors when they realized my book was published by winning a contest...

Can Anyone Self Publish Successfully?

I get so many emails from authors wanting to know if they can self publish and how. First off – YES – anyone can self publish. My eleven year old has and I know of a ninety-year old great grandmother who recently self published her own collection of quilt...

Are You An Author Stalker? You Should Be

Last year at the Digital Minds Conference in London, I mentioned I’m an author stalker. I always have been and always will be. As an indie author, I think it’s one of the most vital things I did at the beginning of my career and no matter where I am on my...