by toby | Jun 23, 2012 | The Writing Life
So, here's the plan: 1. Answer the following ten questions about a current WIP. 2. Tag five other writers and link their blogs so we can all hop over and read their answers. It's that simple. 1.] What is the title of your book? Torch Ginger. It's called that for a...
by toby | Jun 18, 2012 | The Writing Life
Is the blog tour dead? Do blog tours actually work to generate book sales? A few days ago I asked: is anyone reading blogs? It was another way of asking the same question, but broader. And the results were fascinating. First of all, I had more blog hits than anything...
by toby | Jun 16, 2012 | The Writing Life
Specifically, is anyone reading author blogs anymore? This thought has been occurring to me lately as I look ahead to next month when Torch Ginger comes out. Yes, folks, mid-July I’ll be launching the second in the Lei Crime Series, with all its attendant excitement...
by toby | Jun 13, 2012 | The Writing Life
I’m late to the Games, but consumed with Hunger. Holy mama, those Hunger Games books are smokin’ page turners! But first the backstory on why I’m so late to the Games. My sister is a literary-type reader. She’s been a tough beta-reader for my Lei Crime Series but...
by toby | May 22, 2012 | The Writing Life
One of the very talented authors I've become acquainted with in my writing journey is science fiction/fantasy writer Mary Pax. She's joining us to today to introduce her newest book, The Backworlds, and talk about what sparks creativity for her. Welcome and aloha,...
by toby | Apr 23, 2012 | The Writing Life
One of the coolest things I get to do on the blog is bring some amazing people in to share their perspectives. I'm excited to introduce you to the passionate and talented Loren Kleinman, a writer and editor with some very impressive credentials who is involved with...