Note: While this post contains a little bit of general knowledge I’ve gleaned over the past several years, the bulk of this information comes from a talk I heard recently by marketing genius Thomas Umstattd, Jr of Author Media. Please refer to the links at the end of the post for more information directly from … Continue reading How to Build an Author Media Kit
Writing Life
Guest Post: An Interview with REMEMBER ME GONE Author Stacy Stokes
Hello, friends! I know it's been a while since my last blog post, but I'm delighted today to bring you an interview with author Stacy Stokes. I was fortunate enough to snag an ARC of her debut, REMEMBER ME GONE, a YA thriller with a speculative twist. The premise hooked me right away, and the … Continue reading Guest Post: An Interview with REMEMBER ME GONE Author Stacy Stokes
The Power of Story
EDIT (2/13/22): This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for reading! *GIVEAWAY: Be sure to read all the way through for your chance to win a copy of The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes!* It’s one of those things we writers tell each other a lot. Your words matter. Your story matters. Writing for publication is … Continue reading The Power of Story
The Financial Side of Writing (Or, Don’t Quit Your Day Job)
Note: I’m not a financial advisor and can’t speak to your specific situation. This post is only intended to share some of the things I’ve learned and personally experienced as an author. Please consult a trained professional when making financial decisions or handling your taxes. Hi friends! Along with setting new writing goals for the … Continue reading The Financial Side of Writing (Or, Don’t Quit Your Day Job)
Life on Submission, or How I Got My Book Deal
Hey friends! I know I’ve been MIA for a while around here, but if you follow me on social media or subscribe to my newsletter, then you probably heard my big announcement in November: my YA thriller THIN AIR is going to be a real book! My agent and I accepted an offer from Razorbill … Continue reading Life on Submission, or How I Got My Book Deal
Book Baby Blues
Note: I'm not a trained medical doctor, therapist, or psychologist. If you're experiencing signs and symptoms of clinical depression or anxiety, please get help from a professional. It doesn’t take long in the writing world to realize that this career is full of ups and downs. We all know the fear of negative feedback, the … Continue reading Book Baby Blues
Kellie Michelle Parker 