Jan 1, 2020 | Author-Reader interaction, Indie Publishing, writing |
I began my publishing journey in 2010 when Cephrael’s Hand first found its way into print with a hand-drawn map and a cover I created in photoshop. The world of independent publishing back then would be hardly recognizable to those entering it now. Indie Publishing...
Oct 13, 2014 | Book marketing, Book sales, eBooks, fantasy, Indie Authors, Indie Publishing |
As an independently published author, I’ve noticed a lot of advice floating around about building my author platform, establishing my brand and the importance of having a social media presence. What I haven’t seen people blogging heavily about is the value of Facebook...
Sep 29, 2014 | Book Covers, Book Three, Cephrael's Hand, Indie Authors, Indie Publishing |
Paths of Alir, the third book in my award-winning epic fantasy series, released in stores on Saturday (Yay!!). Along the runway to this book release, I started my own publishing company and created the imprint Five Strands Publishing. Since starting on the indie...
Aug 3, 2014 | Blog Tours, Book Covers, Book Three, Cephrael's Hand, Indie Publishing, Maps and Artwork, Paths of Alir, The Dagger of Adendigaeth |
When I began thinking about cover design for Paths of Alir, the third book in my award-winning epic fantasy series, A Pattern of Shadow & Light, I started looking through covers for similar fantasy books published in the last few years. When I published...
Jan 20, 2013 | Blog Tours, eBooks, fantasy, Indie Publishing |
By some fluke of planetary alignment, divine intervention, or (possibly) my unexpectedly excellent karma, three authors have nominated me for The Next Big Thing in the same momentous weekend. I’m not sure what I’ve done to deserve such an honor, but I...
Oct 1, 2012 | fantasy, Indie Publishing, Uncategorized, writing |
For the first 3 weeks of October, myself and nine amazing authors have pooled our creative resources into a promotional event to support the tradition originated by Neil Gaiman of giving a book or a scary story away each Halloween. You can read more about All...
