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...
by toby | Mar 23, 2012 | The Writing Life
I toiled over this blog post. It got longer and longer. Basically, it was the story of how Blood Orchids has become a bestseller through “Book Lovers”(read more for definition) social media, and three “overarching principles” that have guided...
by toby | Jul 11, 2011 | Life
I just wrote a long thing, and then deleted it. It was boring, the usual rant by a converted nontech pagan to the gospel of Apple. But truly, I never expected the iPhone to ignite my developing obsession with photography with a modality that was incredibly easy,...
by toby | Jul 29, 2010 | The Writing Life
Some of you may know I hired a consultant to help me “build a platform” (recommended by agent) for my writing. I wasn't sure what a platform was, let alone how to build one (other than whining to my ohsohandyhubby) so I hired the awesome Peter Liu,...