Meet the Not Like Everyone Else Characters

Hello everyone! Today, I figured we could do a fun post to get to know some of the characters from one of my books. The book? Not Like Everyone Else. This book celebrated it’s 5th birthday this year and honestly, I can’t believe it’s been that long. It definitely took me a bit to remember…

Big Things Coming Soon!

I know I’ve been a bit absent lately. There has been so many behind the scenes things going on that I haven’t had the time to devote to writing blog posts. You may be wondering what I’m talking about. So I’m going to let you in on what’s been going on in the life of…

Beta Readers Wanted – Speaking the Truth of Christmas

I need your help. You see, I’m on the next step of the editing phase for my upcoming release, Speaking the Truth of Christmas. With this next step I need some reader feedback. That is where you come in. A beta reader is there to provide another set of eyes on the story. Make sure…

Email Marketing Tips to Promote Your Book Release

It’s time for another guide to market your self-published book using the Book Marketing Planner. We’re tackling a big topic today. Though this is something that takes time to build. Know what I’m talking about? If you guessed creating an email marketing plan, then YOU’RE CORRECT!  It can be intimidating seeing yet another project on…

A Kiss Under the Waterfall – A Romance Writing Prompt

It’s been a LONG time since I’ve done a writing prompt. Now that I just finished the draft of my upcoming release Speaking the Truth of Christmas, I figured this would be a good time. I went over to my writing prompt generator to get a random prompt to write today.  I even added a…

Calculating Print Costs in Book Publishing

Welcome back to the Bound to Writing Book Marketing Planner Series Episode Print Costs. That’s a mouthful! But that is what I’m here to talk to you all about today. Because after you do you book research, it’s time to figure out costs.  In a previous post, I discussed the KDP Print Cost Changes that…

Poetry Review: A Gift to Tell – Ava Roberts

Today, I’m bringing a poetry review from a brand new author. This poetry collection is a bit different from anything I’ve reviewed before, but I’m excited to share with you something new. Ava Roberts is close to publishing her first ever book, A Gift to Tell and today I’m going to be reviewing it.   Thank…

What is a Proof Copy?

You’ve put in so much work into your manuscript. Edits, print outs, and everything in between. Now you’re ready for the next step. One that feels so satisfying. The proof copy.  So what is a proof copy? Where do you get one? Let me explain. What is a Proof Copy? Think of all the times…

Do Your Book Research Part II

Ah the process of doing research for your upcoming release seems to be never-ending. When you think you’re done, there is more to look into. It can be stressful to have to look into all of this information. Just like in Do Your Book Research Part 1, I’m here to help you navigate the things…

Writing Update 2023

It’s the halfway point of the year which means it’s time for a writing update. Be prepared. The following post contains a lot of vulnerability from the author who is going through a rough patch in her writing career. This post wasn’t easy to write, but it has been good to write down the reality…