A Bullet Dodged
Standing at the front door, there was a churning in the pit of my stomach, a twisting resignation that I was saying goodbye to everything...
Use Your Table Manners: Book Signing Etiquette
(Getting a Seat at the Table: Book Signing Basics Part Three) When my sister and I were just tiny tots, our family joined some visiting...
Preparing for the Dinner Party: Your Job as an Author
(Getting a Seat at the Table: Book Signing Basics Part Two) You’ve received your invitation to the party and you’re getting a seat at the...
You Deserve Better
Six years ago, Sarah found herself in a hostile work environment. The manager of her company was a controlling, domineering man who tried...
There Is No Perfect
We have all read books and discovered those errors that made it through editing or typesetting and found their way into the final...
Emotional Vampires
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me April 2011) The world is fascinated with vampires right now. The Twilight series, True Blood,...
How to Take Over at a Facebook Takeover
There seems to be at least two or three every day, takeover events for new releases, cover reveals, or just to get together and share...
Tweets, Statuses, and Grammar
I’ve seen the arguments on a few threads recently, as I browsed my newsfeed. I’ve even had the discussion with some friends over drinks....
The Power of Sharing on Facebook
Facebook is a sharp knife with a dual-sided blade. On one side, it’s a great way to connect, advertise, and share important information....
