Discussing Castle Danger on Local Radio
Reposted from my website: Radio Interview about Castle Danger
Castle Danger
Radio Interview about Castle Danger
I’ll be interviewed on KOWZ-FMÂ and KRUE radio on Friday, November 18, between 8:30 and 9:00 am to talk about my suspense novel, Castle Danger. If you or someone you know who likes suspense fiction is in the southern Minnesota listening area that morning, tune in and tell them also to tune in. KOWZ-FM is at …
Getting Back to a Writing Routine
I’d been warned by my writing colleagues who have published books that marketing one’s book is a time-consuming beast. They were right. In today’s publishing climate, authors must become small businesses and take charge of all facets of that business. Gone are the days when writers wrote, publishers published, and marketers marketed. Now the writer …
Another Successful Book Signing
Owatonna has great community spirit and the residents support each other in countless ways, most of them charitable. But we also appreciate having a vibrant local economy. The dozens of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, florists, gift shops, photography studios, hair salons, barbers, and trade businesses like plumbers, HVAC, and electricians take pride in giving …
The Importance of Beta Readers to Authors
One of the best lessons I learned as worked on my novels is that no matter how brilliant you believe your writing to be, the litmus test is ultimately how other readers feel about your writing. Especially if you intend to publish a book and sell it in hopes of earning some money. At first, …
All My Success in Life Started with Mom and Dad
“It takes a village to raise a child,” is a well-known quote of African origin (most likely) that became part of the American lexicon in a big way when Hilary Clinton wrote a book with that title in 1996. Because I think it was either mistranslated or misunderstood, I take slight issue with that quote and …
Getting the Word Out About Castle Danger Through the Local Newspaper
I had an enjoyable interview with reporter Anna Segner from the Owatonna People’s Press. We talked about my upcoming Book Launch Celebration. I used our fine local media for getting the word out about Castle Danger. Check it out. Owatonna First-TIme Novelist to Celebrate with Book Launch Find out more about Castle Danger by clicking …
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My First Online Video Interview as an Author
I recently had the pleasure of doing my first online video interview as an author. I talked about my first novel, Castle Danger, with Sandee Hardy-Hagen, host of “Straight Talk” at Owatonnalive.com. Check it out here by clicking the link, then click on the May 24 video. I’m her first interview in the session. Straight …