Monthly Archives: May 2013

“It’s a Dandelion Thing:” Social Media and Marketing

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Diana Douglas

Whether you self-publish or go the traditional route, Gaiman’s speech holds something for all of us and Louisa Locke’s comments take it a step further. Don’t pass this up–it’s worth your time. M. Louisa Locke At the Digital Minds Conference … Continue reading →

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KDP Select, Smashwords, Making Revisions to a Self Published Novel and a Reader’s Complaints

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Diana Douglas

I realize the title of this post seems random, but that’s the kind of month I’ve had. It began with a complaint from a reader, a case of Shingles (I didn’t know what it was so I ignored it at first) and the joyful process … Continue reading →

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Dexter, Lecter, and Ripley by Cynthia Robertson

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Diana Douglas

Cynthia and I have been friends for a number of years. We met in a local critique group and when she decided to start the Arizona Novel Writer’s Workshop, I immediately jumped on board. Due largely to her influence, our group … Continue reading →

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Likeable Characters

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Diana Douglas

Originally posted on Writers In The Storm Blog:
First of all, we at Writers in the Storm must let you know that we continue to be blown away by your  first lines. Your responses rained tantalizing hooks across pages of…

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