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Author challenges – What’s next? “He jumped on his horse and galloped off in all directions at once.”

Author challenges

What's next?

"He jumped on his horse and galloped off in all directions at once."

Does that sound familiar? Writers recognize that scenario as being part of their lives  trying to chase too many projects and priorities competing for attention -  new ideas to develop, writing, editing, marketing and promotion, events and business development activities, books...

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Writing is hard. Selling is harder! I need your help.

Writing is hard. Selling is harder!

I need your help

Every writer I know loves the compliments and congratulations on having successfully completed the writing of any book, but we all hate the follow-up question, “How are sales?” The thrill of accomplishment is rapidly diminished by the reminder that sales are disappointing. We may fumble through an answer...
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Horrifying Horror Stories. For Halloween

Horrifying Horror Stories  

For Halloween

Not for the cozy mystery reader or writer. Halloween is the time of year for horror stories, but they still don’t appeal to me. There are enough horrifying stories in the real world. I don’t need someone’s imagination running wild with a horror story to give me more nightmares. You may disagree....
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Creating Suspense  

Creating Suspense  

For exciting page-turners

In a previous Author Update, I commented on my recent attendance at Bouchercon-2023 in San Diego and noted the particular highlight for me of the opportunity to meet David Baldacci and listen to his comments. He’s recognized as a world-class storyteller with dozens of best-selling thriller and suspense novels, so I...
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