Musings Over Coffee: What NaNoWriMo?

Yes, I’m so behind it’s not funny. I declared my intention to write Gareth’s story for NaNoWriMo but all I did was create that cover and teaser and called it a day. I haven’t done a thing. At least, not for his story. It’s just not coming. Not yet. Instead, I’ve been writing stories forContinue reading “Musings Over Coffee: What NaNoWriMo?”

Done and Dusted… and a Heat Wave

Two weeks ago, we put away the portable air conditioner because, you know, fall is here. Or it’s supposed to be. Well, today the temps hit the three digits and tomorrow this is what we have in store for us living in Los Angeles. Yup, can you say hot? So today, without an A/C inContinue reading “Done and Dusted… and a Heat Wave”

Musings Over Coffee: After the Book Launch and Other Thoughts

So I had my book launch for NEED this week and while reality did not meet my unrealistic expectations, the next day was better. Sometimes it’s easier to assume that things happen one way because of something you think you see more of than the things you didn’t see until much later. Sometimes it’s justContinue reading “Musings Over Coffee: After the Book Launch and Other Thoughts”

Lists – How Important Are They for Indie Authors *cough*… Like Me?

When I was much younger and a regular staple at the library or Borders, I used to judge books not only by their covers but by the words NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.   It made me attend conferences with notable guests like Pulitzer Prize winners and Poet Laureates.  I learned, maybe erroneously, that “By NewContinue reading “Lists – How Important Are They for Indie Authors *cough*… Like Me?”