Sometimes, this crazy author life gets very lonely and it's easy for me to forget why I started writing stories to begin with (because I can't stop, that's why!) and then, sometimes, I'm reminded just how lovely this career of mine can be when I get a note from a reader, or one of my … Continue reading Feeling 🥰, Reviews Edition
Why it’s kind to review the books you read–good or bad
You reach the end of the book you've been reading. You're elated! You're sad it's over. Or maybe relieved? Frustrated? Sobbing! Tears of joy, sadness, anger? Quick! Before all those feelings leave you, go review that book! "But why?" you ask. "It's way past my bedtime. I'm tired, and I don't want to leave a … Continue reading Why it’s kind to review the books you read–good or bad
How to make an author’s day:
I write this not for myself as a writer, but as a reader. The image below (from tallpoppies.org) was a good reminder for me: reviews are what make the best books rise to the top (climbing the best sellers charts, but also just securing better search discoverability on sites like Amazon!) If you read a … Continue reading How to make an author’s day:
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