Tag: author
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I was not ready: The jump from Serial Platforms to Self Publishing
Most authors who take the leap from serial reading platforms to self-publishing won’t admit the huge mistakes that come with it. Why? Because it’s a time we’d often rather forget. From the hard breakup with sketchy pay-to-read apps, to unpolished manuscripts, off-market covers, and just flat-out not knowing what we were doing—it was a slap…
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Moonstar Sparkel Fairy Isn’t a Pen Name
There… I said it. You’re creative, but your pen name still reads like a fanfic handle. Many times in the writing world, an author’s first hurdle is the move from online writing communities to self or traditional publishing spaces. One of the earliest things that separates a serious author from a hobby writer is something…
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Are Authors’ Drafts in Google Docs Feeding AI?
We’ve all been hearing the rumors about AI and if Google is using our writing to train their systems. The conspiracy theories run rampant on social media groups where the pitch forks and fire torches come out from the mob of any mention of it. “Oh no! The evil AI monster that is stealing artist…
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Writing in Disguise: The Legacy of Women Authors
Today I came across a controversial Tiktok talking about how J.K. Rowling used a male pen name for her writing. You’d have to be living under a rock to not know her stance on transgender issues, so why would she use a male pen name? Now, I won’t debate on the controversy, so I will…
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Reading Apps and Serial Writers: The Toxic Breakup
Sorry… It’s you not me. Get ready for a long ride into the world of serial writers and the behind the scenes toxic relationships we have with pay-to-read apps. As a serial app reader, you’ve probably seen numerous situations where some of your favorite authors walked away from reading apps. It may seem that many…
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New Release!
Come on in and take a seat at Ruby’s Bite Me Bakery, now open for business! A sweet bite into vampire lore and ghoulish mayhem. When Ruby meets vampire hunter Wyatt everything she’s willing to risk it all for a sexy tattooed man and share a bite of her delicious treats. This steamy monster romance…
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Featured Guest Author: Arri Stone
This is weeks featured author is a mother of three, from the UK. Starting her writing journey in 2019, she fell in love with creating stories. When telling about her writing style she says, “I have a wild imagination and love creating something a bit different. From romance, fantasy, paranormal, thriller, mystery and erotica, I…
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Featured Guest Author: Kiara Colón
This new blog series will include interviews with author friends and sharing their wonderful books with my readers. I am so glad to feature my author friend, Kiara Colón, as my first blog feature. A full time working mom, and contemporary romance writer, she loves to read, draw, and go on walking trails with her…
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Meet Gigi Stein
Notice: The following is a work of fiction for readers to find out more about the fun characters of the Ghouls and Gals Series. #monsterromance *** Get ready to take a wild ride with Gigi, the celebrity Monster Rat Rod Nationals winner. As the ex-bride of Frank N. Stein, Gigi has some incredible stories to…
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Cover Reveal!
Gigi’s Monster Garage is coming Spring 2023! Take a wild ride with Gigi, the former bride of Frank N. Stein, as she navigates the world of rat rod racing. With a sassy rockabilly style and a lot of attitude, this stitched-up bad girl will capture your heart and laughs along the way. Join her and…
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