I'm jumping in with one more Top Ten Tuesday list before I get back to my regular (irregular!) posting. This week's prompt is "top ten books to read at the beach or by the pool" also known as "What do…
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Raising the Bar for Independent Publishers in Canada
Anyone can self-publish a book nowadays. But self-publishing is a huge undertaking, and it's not easy to do it well. Many authors know they need a "great" editor or a "professional" cover design if they want their book to stand…
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Supernova Review 1
How can an introvert best move forward with the daunting task of book promotion? By sharing the good vibes! My next four posts will reveal the supernova power of some wonderful folks who shared their light with me! Michael Worsfold. When I…
Truth or Do I Dare Fiction?
Fiction or non-fiction -- which gets closer to the truth? Non-fiction writing is -- by its very nature -- the truth. A writer relays the facts as they know them. As long as the writer is careful about facts and…
The Other Side of the Table
I did it. I sent my writing to an editor last month. Yes, even a professional editor needs another perspective. When we become too close to our own writing, it's like we can't see it anymore. A good editor can…
Upcoming Workshop
I am thrilled to be joining hubby, Mark Cameron, on stage at his upcoming workshop, Anatomy of a Book Tour. In this 90-minute BC Federation of Writers workshop, Mark and I will share stories about the 39-day BC book tour that…
Gratitude – and a Free eBook
I feel blessed in several ways as I try to navigate the turbid waters of writing and publishing. I have access to research through books, dictionaries, or using the library as a resource of resources to learn what I need…
Goodnight Sunshine – the Wife’s Perspective, Part 6
Ready for beta readers in August of 2014, Mark held his breath and pressed 'send' on what we felt must be the final draft, once again, save typos. One friend provided immediate feedback, bringing welcome relief. Then we waited. And waited. More…
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Goodnight Sunshine – the Wife’s Perspective, Part 4
After a California Christmas with Mark's parents and his precious Uncle Tom -- whom Goodnight Sunshine is dedicated to -- we headed to Tucson, Arizona to connect with friends. It would be a working holiday because we had given ourselves a…
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Goodnight Sunshine – the Wife’s Perspective, Part 2
Mark was a racehorse let out of the gate -- he wrote with determination, focus, speed, and joy. It was beautiful. We were living in Powell River and he had come home from a trip to the recycling bins, excited with inspiration about where…
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