by DianneSalerni | Dec 15, 2014 | guest post, Larry
Many thanks to my brother-in-law, Larry O’Donnell, for taking over my blog this week while I tackle book promotions, Christmas, and other writing/motherly duties. Larry, a retired federal agent, has worked for several of our law enforcement agencies in his...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 10, 2014 | book promotions, The Eighth Day, The Inquisitor's Mark, writing a series
As I prepare to release my first published sequel in January, I realize that promoting the second book in a series (and the ones thereafter) is completely different from promoting a brand new book. It dawned on me, as I considered what needed to be done, that I...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 8, 2014 | characters, outline, The Eighth Day, The Inquisitor's Mark, writing, writing a series, writing process
In a little less than 2 months, The Inquisitor’s Mark comes out. Traditional publishing is strange in that the gap in time between the writing of the book and the release of the book is SO LONG, I can hardly remember what it was like. In fact, when I sat down to write...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 3, 2014 | First Impressions
Our second (and final, there is no third this month) submission for First Impressions in December is a MG fantasy from Timanda Wertz. The working title is LEMON SMILES, but Timanda is thinking of changing it because she doesn’t think it fits the mood. *** Hiding in...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 1, 2014 | First Impressions
Our first submission for First Impressions in December comes from Luanne Smith and is an adult fantasy called THE COURAGE OF DRAGONS. *** I checked my pocket for the sea glass, then unlatched the gate to the abandoned churchyard. I did not mind walking among the...
