Chin-Grabbers for Everyone:
- Why Santa Claus Gets on My Nerveslby Jill Kemerer
I’m not anti-Santa. I even think the dude can point to Jesus. But Jill so eloquently explains why this jolly red man makes me want to cringe at times. “Christmas, to me, is about saying ‘thank you, Jesus,’ not, ‘I want….'”
- For Those Who Need an Attitude Adjustment (Like I Do)lby Courtney Walsh
Lovely post about shifting our focus.
Chin-Grabbers for Writers:
- Why is Your Second Novel so Important?lby Chip MacGregor
Chip answers several questions about the 2nd novel. The advice is solid but also slightly terrifying, as my 2nd novel releases this March. I was definitely NOT this nervous for my debut.
- Possibly the Best Blogging Tip Everlby Rachelle Gardner
Make your blog about your reader. A great reminder to anybody who blogs.
- Pour on the Conflictlby K.M. Weiland
Six ways to create conflict in a story.
- 21 Ways to Promote your Book Without Being a Scuzzballlby Chad R. Allen
The title says it all. Excellent tips for anyone with a book to promote.
- Why Settle for your Readers’ Wallets when You can Get in Her Pantslby Kristen Lamb
I’m sorry, but this one cracked me up. Sometimes it feels like we’re not so very far from this. No joke.
Would you like to win an advanced copy of my 2nd book, Wishing on Willows? Then read on…
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I loved Wildflowers from Winter and looking forward to Wishing on Willows.
Thanks Cora! I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Thanks so much for the shout out, Katie! Have a fabulous weekend.
Oh my goodness, that article by Kristen Lamb is HILARIOUS!!!
I’ll trade you TWO POUNDS of Dairy Milk for an ARC.
That’s…
TWO
POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!
MmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm!!
I loved Kristen Lamb’s post!
Thanks so much for including me in your round-up, Katie! And congratulations on (almost) release time! Woo-hoo!!
Thanks for this, Katie! 🙂
I loved, LOVED the post from Kristen Lamb. So funny. And I agree with you. Sometimes it feels we’re practically doing this.
Thanks for linking, Katie!
My pleasure, Chad!