So you've got a book, and you've decided to go the self-publishing route. Now your masterpiece has officially hit the market. The thrill of those first few purchases is still tingling in your veins. Perhaps you've even got a reader review or two on Amazon. You're a savvy self-published author, I know. You've done your homework, and... Continue Reading →
The Indie Author Feature Presents: Lorraine Pearl
Welcome to the Indie Author Feature with Coffee Time Romance and More. This month, we’re showcasing Lorraine Pearl's latest novel, Night Therapy. Tweet to Win: For a chance to win one of three free copies of Night Therapy, tweet this to your followers: Tweet: bit.ly/1zYXOfa #Authors pls RT: Lorraine Pearl is on the #CTRIAF today. RT for a chance to... Continue Reading →
Self-Publishing: The 1 Thing I Did Right
Recently I was searching for useful blog posts and articles to share on Twitter. I came across an article by author Martha Conway called Self-Publishing: 5 things I will do differently next time. It was a great article, with lots of insight into the self-publishing industry. In many ways, Ms. Conway’s experiences and lessons learned... Continue Reading →
The Indie Author Feature Presents: Franny Armstrong
Welcome to Coffee Time Romance and More's very first Indie Author Feature. This month, we're showcasing Franny Armstrong's latest novel, Amazon Intrigue. Tweet to Win: To find out how you can win a free copy of one of Franny's novels Amazon Intrigue, White Trash Witch, or Gravity Sucks! Visit Coffee Time Romance and More's Google+ community Book Lovers Unite for details. AMAZON... Continue Reading →
New Promo Opportunity for Indie and SelfPub Authors
Hello one and all! I am excited to announce that I am working on a new promo opportunity for self-published romance authors with Coffee Time Romance and More. I am looking for indie authors to feature. If you're interested, check out details and contact me through my blog page dedicated to the Coffee Time Romance... Continue Reading →
4 Tips for Formatting Your MS Word Document for Kindle
Self-publishing is a daunting career choice, isn't it? Not only do you have to be the creative muse, the grunt and the marketing and promotion expert all at once, you have to be a formatting expert, too. Unfortunately, formatting is one of the most important parts of your job as a self-published author. It doesn’t... Continue Reading →
Making the Leap: From A Self-Published to an Actively Querying Author
I really should be working on my latest novel, A Noble Treason right now. It’s a follow-up to my latest release, A Noble Deception, and I know many of my readers are eager to find out what happens to the Black Douglas clan, and to be reunited (briefly) with characters Moira and Lachlan, and Alex and... Continue Reading →
A Five-Star Review for A Noble Deception
Even though I really, really want to, I'm not usually one to blog, post or tweet each time I'm fortunate enough to receive a positive reader review. I respect social media etiquette, and try to keep a leash on my exuberance. However, I just had to share this latest one for A Noble Deception. A big thank you,... Continue Reading →
Writers, Dreamers and Shopaholics
I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching lately. I’ve been closely examining the world of consumerism and my place in it - particularly where cosmetic and personal care products are concerned. With all the hype surrounding the frightening underbelly of these products, and the industry as a whole (animal cruelty and potentially carcinogenic additives... Continue Reading →
Twitter for Writers: Retweet Manually to Build Your Following
If you're a writer, one of the best ways to build your author platform and spread the word about yourself and your books is through Twitter. There's a whole community of interested individuals out there in the Twittersphere - potential readers, fellow writers, literary agents and publishers. If you're like me, then you might have jumped... Continue Reading →