Monday, December 15, 2014

Gabriel's Daughters By Janet Jensen and Giveaway

Gabriel's Daughters By Janet Jensen and Giveaway
Gabriel's Daughters wrestles with issues of polygamy, homosexuality, and modernity through the lives of the large, loving, and polygamous Martin family. The story is told primarily through the eyes of Zina Martin, a young girl who, upon discovering she is impregnated by her "sterile" …

Friday, December 5, 2014

The Goldfish Bowl - A Publishing Analogy

The Goldfish Bowl - A Publishing Analogy
The publishing world is so much bigger a deeper than I thought it was three months ago when I published my first book, The Watchers, Knight of Light . There are a million different combinations of style, marketing networks, age group, genre, length, connections, alternate talents, target market, on …

Thursday, November 20, 2014

GIVEAWAY! Werewolf Academy Book 4: Taken by Cheree Alsop

GIVEAWAY! Werewolf Academy Book 4: Taken by Cheree Alsop
Please follow this blog and leave a comment with your email for a chance to win  Taken by Cheree Alsop Alex never dreamed that finding the one who completes him would turn his life upside down. Love wars with heartache and the hardest decision of his life comes with consequences he never imagined. On…

Friday, October 17, 2014

Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card  or 1 of 10 print copy of the Amazon Bestseller  The Watchers: Knight of Light! Enter here!

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Win a copy of The Watchers Book 1 - Kight of Light!

Win a copy of The Watchers Book 1 - Kight of Light!
We're giving away 10 print copies on Goodreads! Goodreads Book Giveaway Knight of Light by Deirdra Eden Giveaway ends November 17, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Lizzie Lilac and the Left Socks

Lizzie Lilac and the Left Socks
I have another book out. Nope didn't write this one, but I added a little heart and soul with illustrations.  Lizzie Lilac and the Left Socks, written by Cheri Chesley and K.C. Rose is in honor of all breast cancer survivors, warriors, and those they've left behind. A few years ago, K.C. Ro…

Friday, October 10, 2014

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Whitney Awards

Whitney Awards
If I write to impress authors, I will win awards. If I write for my readers, I will be successful. I don't know much about the Whitney Awards except that we can dress up, eat good food, and I can hunt down amazing authors to get my picture with them and their autograph. Today I got this email: …

Monday, October 6, 2014

Werewolf Academy Book 3 Release and Giveaway!

Werewolf Academy Book 3 Release and Giveaway!
Alex’s quest to stop the General’s army of extremists gets personal when someone he cares about is taken. Lives are put on the line and Alex is pushed far past his limits to bring her home. The General is ruthless in his attempt to get Drogan back, and he knows Alex is the key to finding his son. T…

Monday, September 1, 2014

The Watchers Book 1: Knight of Light

The Watchers Book 1: Knight of Light
The Watchers Book 1: Knight of Light In England, 1270 A.D., Auriella (pronounced yurr-ee-ella) flees her village after being accused of witchcraft. Pursued by nightmarish creatures, she struggles to accept the truth about her powers. “The Watchers” are supernatural beings in human form whose duty i…

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Book Release and Giveaway for Cheree Alsop!

Book Release and Giveaway for Cheree Alsop!
Please leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of Werewolf Academy books 1 and 2. Book 1: Werewolves are struggling to survive. Jaze and those who remain of his pack build an Academy to protect the children who endured the genocide. Alex and Cassie arrive as orphans after losing everyone the…

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Why Too Many Facebook Likes Hurt Your Page

In one of my Facebook groups, I saw a thread about buying Facebook likes. Some hadn’t heard of it, and I was very happy to see that the general consensus was that it’s a bad idea . Here’s my two cents. Some people buy likes because of vanity, others because it gives them an appearance of legitimacy . …

Monday, June 30, 2014

The Cat Who Lost His Meow

The Cat Who Lost His Meow
About the Book Title: The Cat Who Lost His Meow | Author: Angela Muse | Illustrator: Helen H. Wu | Publication Date: June 1, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 3+ Summary: Chester the lazy calico cat has suddenly lost his meow. He’s looking everywhere, but can’t seem to…

Friday, June 27, 2014

The Ugly Truth: What You Need to Know About Children's Books

This article is meant to be a wake up call for the many aspiring children's book authors out there who need to know what they're getting into.  The first thing you need to know is that it's the most competitive, expensive, and least accessible part of the publishing industry. Most childre…

Monday, June 23, 2014

Response to "Sorry, but Social Media Will Not Sell Your Book"

National Post recently published a Special by author Hilary Davidson entitled “Sorry, but social media will not sell your book.” In this, she mentions how authors tend to think that simply being on social media will sell their product for them, that it’s a shortcut to fame and fortune. “I won’t say …

Friday, June 20, 2014

Effective Websites

Your website is the foundation of your online presence. It  is an all-important tool that will either draw a potential reader's interest or lose it, in a matter of seconds. An effective website should have a clear purpose, be clean and easy to read/navigate, informative, and encourage reader int…

Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Most Effective Advertising Resources, According to Authors

The Most Effective Advertising Resources, According to Authors
*This post will be updated periodically. If you know of a wonderful advertising resource which needs to be shared, please contact me ." I asked authors all over the world about their favorite/most effective places to advertise their books. Here's what they said:  Facebook seems to be a favori…
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