Word Count Roundup: May
Oh look! I’m on time with one of these for a change. I’ll go back and do some updates to fill in the blanks. Bottom line: May kicked my ass. Between this and the unexpected notice that Kindle Worlds is closing down which put a screeching halt on my novella...Does this even need to be said? All authors have something of value to protect.
You’ll understand someday when you have something of value to protect. Those words came from a “big name” author who has sold many more books than myself, and she was talking about trademarks. (What else do authors talk about these days?) This...
As a disabled author, I expect abuse in my professional community
While listening to the Book Riot Podcast (Episode 236: One of the Toms), the hosts mentioned a November 2017 article in The BookSeller, talking about the publication’s own survey where not only are the upper echelons of publishing companies male (and white), but...
Book Blast: Survivors
BOOK BLAST Book Title: Survivors Author: Jessie Pinkham Publisher: Evernight Publishing Cover Artist: Jay Aheer Release Date: May 8, 2017 Genre/s: Romance, M/M Romance, Erotic Romance, Post-Apocalyptic Length: 62,000 words/190 pages This is a standalone book....
Zodiac Shifters: Stone Cursed
Ooh, pretty pretty! Look what’s out from the Zodiac Shifters this week. Locked in stone. On his night off from sentry duty, gargoyle shifter Alec heads out for a night flight. When he spots a strange green light, he soars closer to investigate. And is caught…...
On Cocky Authors, Triggers, and Toxic Masculinity (Part 2/2)
Author Notes: Want to read part 1? Here it is. A lovely article discussing this very group can be found here. This article puts into words things that I’ve been thinking for a long time now. This post discusses cPTSD and triggers in a frank and honest manner. I...
On Cocky Authors, Triggers, and Toxic Masculinity (Part 1/2)
There have been a lot of good articles on not just the circumstances surrounding the trademark of the word “cocky” as well as the legalities about it. Personally, I think it’s such an obvious misstep that while it may take a lot of time and trouble,...
Zodiac Shifters: Tiger Tears
Another great release from one of my fellow Zodiac Shifters authors. Humans turned werewolves threaten her happily ever after. Tara left behind the gang who used her to find a stable shifter for a partner, but her past threatens to destroy everything. To survive, she...
New Promotional Opportunity: The New Books Makeover Party Club
Sharing information about a new promotional opportunity with the New Books Makeover Party Club. Our first Facebook party will run Sunday May 6 through Sunday May 20, with events on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Who doesn’t love learning about new authors and...QueerRomance Ink
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