by Cyndi | Dec 31, 2014 | advice on selling a book, beta readers, book review, novel research, writing, zines
Menopause! There. I said it. Period (as in end of.) I’m not the only one turning up the volume on a forthright discussion. Lower East Side Librarian Jenna Freedman and her frank, funny and factual band of collaborators, including co-editor Kate Haas, are spurring a...
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 | Jul 5, 2014 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, authors, book review, book store marketing, books
Picturing the curled lip or dismissive gaze of a book store manager can stop even the boldest author from approaching, even if the outlet isn’t a well-known national chain. Relax, says Lee LaForge, nine-year manager of Book World in Marquette, Michigan. “We need more...
by Cyndi | Jun 24, 2014 | advice on writing a book, authors, beta readers, boating, book review, books, East Side Librarian, editing, Jenna Freedman, libraries, nautical, novel writing advice, reading
Cyndi note: The original working title for my novel was “Loop Dee Doo.” It’s since been changed to “More Than You Think You Know.” Found in my inbox this afternoon: Loop Dee Doo by Cyndi Perkins So you know how Kate Haas & I have a...
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