by Cyndi | Jun 28, 2015 | advice on writing a book, how to publish a book, UP writers conference
The Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Conference in Marquette each spring is a rare opportunity for writers around the region to come together. This year’s sessions included everything from word games to a practical talk on how to make a living freelance...
by Cyndi | Feb 4, 2015 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, authors, books, editors, ficiton, novel research, novel writing advice, novels, readers, reading, writers, writing, writing advice
Some of the most amazing connections happen on Twitter, like the conversation I’m having with a new author. My answer to @pasquale0022 took more than 140 characters. And I hope this info is encouraging to all aspiring authors: Dear John, Everything you need to...
by Cyndi | Oct 30, 2014 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, authors, book review, writing
“It is as beautiful as I hoped it would be,” says the e-mail from my friend and mentor, author Deborah K. Frontiera, of her latest publication, “The Nature of Life.” The hardbound, full-color, hand-numbered and signed limited edition pairs photos and poems accumulated...
by Cyndi | Sep 28, 2013 | books, novels, writers, writing
“I got a rejection the other day,” Corey LaBissoniere tells me, and the three of us – Corey, his mom Tammy and I – snicker. We are sitting in the Portage Lake District Library community room on the Houghton, Michigan waterfront basking in a substantial audience...
by Cyndi | Feb 20, 2013 | books, novels, writers
“Toot Toot!” That’s my own horn sounding in the aftermath of the 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest’s Second Round Selections earlier this month. Here’s the pitch that moved my novel “Loop Dee Doo,” newly retitled “More Than You Think You...
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