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Publish Your E-Book In 7 Simple Steps!
I never thought I’d self publish anything. Truly. I’m a traditionally published girl with eleven books under my author belt. I love my publishers, love what they’ve done. But there came a time when one of my book ideas didn’t fit within their needs. The kernel of the idea to e-publish started when I pioneered…
Experience is the Mother of Invention
The old adage says that necessity is the mother of invention: from the absence or lack of something comes the desire to create an object or concept that can fill the void. But writers create people, places, and entire worlds from our imaginations. And often, our own experiences and the experiences of others influence our…
Author Susan Sleeman on Balancing Life
How do you balance being a mom, wife, and writer? My youngest daughter has gone to college now, so I am an empty nester, but I can still remember the struggle of balancing everything. The best way I was able to do that and still am able to balance life is to create a to…
Author Susan Sleeman’s Christmas Witness
SUSAN SLEEMAN is a best-selling author of inspirational romantic suspense and mystery novels. She grew up in a small Wisconsintown where she spent her summers reading Nancy Drew and developing a love of mystery and suspense books. Today, she channels this enthusiasm into writing romantic suspense and mystery novels and hosting the popular internet websiteTheSuspenseZone.com. Susan…
Racing Towards the Publishing Finish Line
Twenty something days until my book launches. I lost count. And I’m trying not to look at the ticker in the sidebar! Right now I’m rushing to the finish line, proofing press releases with blurry eyes, finalizing my big plans for my book launch party, and writing guest posts and interviews for January and beyond.…
Cherry Blossom Capers
Four townhouse neighbors encounter romance and mystery near our nation’s capital. In State Secrets, White House assistant chef Tara Whitley and FBI agent Jack Courtland stop a plot to sabotage a State dinner—and find love still hidden in their hearts. In Dying for Love, attorneys and opponents Ciara Turner and Daniel Evans uncover love while searching for justice. In Buried…
Indoor Winter Fun For Your Children
School’s out soon! What to do. Here are some hearthside activities to keep those bright little minds occupied on snow days and winter breaks. Your only dilemma will be…shall I log in some writing time, or join the kiddos for some fun? You decide. Sculpt the Afternoon Away Polymer clay is downright addictive. And it’s…
The Gift of Writing
Once again it is the season for giving, a good time to reflect on those gifts that don’t come with ribbons and receipts. The New Testament contains several lists and explanations of the various spiritual gifts, which the Holy Spirit distributes to each and every believer in Christ. Although the gift of writing isn’t on…
How Shift Work Hasn’t Wrecked My Marriage, Yet
We hope it’s true love forever, of course. But nothing can destroy a family schedule like shift work. My husband comes and goes at irregular hours. He misses family gatherings, major holidays, the weddings of loved ones. He shows up, derails “The Plan” (which is usually pretty mundane anyway) and claims time that, in the…
7 Myths About Publishing
All authors make a bucket load of money! (Actuality: We make about 78 cents a book. Most of us make less than a teacher’s aid). Rejection ceases to exist once you’ve signed your first book contract. (Actuality: It gets worse, and the rejections hurt more.) Publishing is like those models who get discovered in diners.…