Hello everyone, I just wanted to post a quick note to let you all know that I am currently camping with my Scout Troop at the Canadian Jamboree. Jamborees, for those of you who have never experienced one, are a great opportunity for Scouts to meet other youth from all over the world. There have been a few challenges thus far, but what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, right? Have a good week. I hope the experiences I get this week will give me more fodder for my books and stories.
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Get Published Episode 113 – Self Publishing with Scott Roche
I have been thinking of self-publishing some of my books more and more the past few months. When I heard that friend and fellow author Scott Roche was releasing yet another book via self-publishing, I knew I had to pick his brain. And what better place to do that than on Get Published so I can share his wisdom with you? We had a terrific conversation that went much longer than my normal interviews. That being the case, I’ve decided to forgo the normal tips and typos section this episode. We talk about covers, editing, layout, distribution and promotion. It has only helped to fuel my desire to self-publish. I hope you get as much out of it as I […]
Read moreA Change is as Good as a Rest
Okay, the above title is not always true. Sometimes a change can be very detrimental. Like, if you go from an employed state to unemployed. Still, I think the inherent meaning of the saying has a lot of truth. In essence, sometimes when you are stuck in a rut, doing something different can help you to move forward and start getting things done again. That is actually both the benefit and the disadvantage to having multiple projects on the go all the time. The benefit: when you get stuck on a piece of the project, you can move on to a different project. The disadvantage is, you can avoid the problem you have been dealing with. Take my WIP, Mik […]
Read moreMik Murdoch, Boy Superhero Sample
I’ve always had an easier time of promoting others than myself. Perhaps to my own detriment. I have been working through that particular problem and today, you get the opportunity to read the first chapter of my debut YA novel, Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero. I am very proud of this book and I think it is one that can be enjoyed by children of all ages (yes, that includes you adults who were children once). If you weren’t sure it was something you would like, now you have the opportunity to sample a bite-sized piece of the book. I hope you enjoy it. Mik Murdoch – Sample Chapter 1 If, after reading this, you would like to get the book, […]
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