This weekend was weird. On Friday, I had 3 wisdom teeth removed. I have needed it done for a while and I just couldn’t put it off any longer. The day wasn’t great. I was hungry. My appointment wasn’t until 2 and I couldn’t eat or drink anything. Why doctors think that’s cool to doContinue reading “Wisdom Teeth and Draft 2”
Category Archives: Writing
How does it feel to be a Self-Published Author?
After years of dreaming, months of planning, writing, editing, collaborating and tears, the day has come and gone. What does it feel like being a self-published author? Has anything changed?
Reedsy Review
***I’m not getting anything for writing this review. When I started this process, I found little to help me decide on Reedsy. I feel it is important to share my experience. I cannot be held liable if your experience is not the same. When I started writing The Haunting of Locker 31 last November, IContinue reading “Reedsy Review”
Head shots and a Ghost story
With less than a month until The Haunting of Locker 31 is officially on the market, I have invested a great deal of time in setting up various author profile pages. I have a Facebook Page, a Goodreads page, Amazon Author page, a Reedsy Discovery page, and this blog. I needed a head shot toContinue reading “Head shots and a Ghost story”
Cover Reveal!
I have reached the point of no return. I have submitted my manuscript to the reviewers. I’ve uploaded and created my eBook and paperback to Amazon. I began recording the audiobook. The release date for The Haunting of Locker 31 is July 3rd. I am so nervous and excited all at the same time. BelowContinue reading “Cover Reveal!”
Reviews! How am I going to get them?
How to get reviews for a first time author. What I am doing right now.
Taglines and back cover
Official summary of The Haunting of Locker 31
Audio book struggles are real! (Or maybe just imagined.)
Has anyone every recorded or considering recording one of their books? In all the posts/books/videos I watch, the “experts” recommend recording an audio book to increase your sales. I want to increase my sales when I publish. Which is very, very soon. Last night, I started recording my book. I am happy to report that itContinue reading “Audio book struggles are real! (Or maybe just imagined.)”
Writing during Quarantine and struggling.
When we were originally told about this quarantine, my first thought was “I will get so much writing done!” (I was very concerned about the world. I am not heartless. I saw this as a silver lining.) So far, this has been a miserable fail. Granted, I am very worried about my husband who isContinue reading “Writing during Quarantine and struggling.”
Book Cover?
Book covers and money. My personal experience and decision.
Deidre Bjorson 