An Interview with NY Times Best Selling Author Christine Feehan

June 30, 2010 - Written by Deb Dorchak
 

Today we’d like to welcome the #1 New York Times best selling author Christine Feehan. Christine has written over 40 novels, starting with her debut novel Dark Prince, and currently has four series in the paranormal …

First Impressions Are Everything: Designing Your Book Cover

June 28, 2010 - Written by Deb Dorchak
 

Are you a sucker for packaging? I know I am. Bright colors, a pretty picture, a great design is enough to turn my head and make me pick something up off the shelf.

How about when it comes to books? Are you drawn into …

Structuring a Genre Novel

June 16, 2010 - Written by Guest Writer
 

I never used to believe in story structure. I would simply write and write with no clear destination in mind. I suppose after years of writing on creative writing forums where there is no end to a story, thinking about how a story ends just never enters into the equation.

Well, …

Self Publishing: A Question of Sanity? Not Really

June 8, 2010 - Written by Guest Writer
 

Today we welcome back Scott Roche of Flying Island Press with some observations on self-publishing.

Take it away, Scott!

A few days ago I was at a convention of science fiction writers and podcasters. We’re all big fans of the various methods of self pub that are out there. …

More Than Word: Essential Programs for Book Design

June 2, 2010 - Written by Guest Writer
 

Today I’d like you all to welcome Joel Friedlander of The Book Designer.com. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a book look like a book, then grab yourself a cup of coffee and pull up a chair …

Failure Is Inevitable. Get Used To It.

June 1, 2010 - Written by Deb Dorchak
 

Today I was going to kick off our month of book publishing posts and instead got side tracked by a link to an article my good friend Friar sent me. Actually, it was Friar’s Mom who …