Published on September 11, 2013
Some of you may remember when we had Max back on 2001 via c-section. My subsequent attempt at a VBAC with Mason (now age 7) resulted in one of my best selling books, DON’T CUT ME AGAIN! True Stories About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
We can’t believe Max is already 12 years old…
Published on September 11, 2013
How many copies of your book(s) have you sold at book signings?
Published on September 11, 2013
Angela,
After publishing two books with you (BookLocker.com), I have had five novels traditionally published in the UK and three published in the US, with more on the way. My time with you was well spent.
Ronald M. Wade
https://www.wadespy.com
Published on September 11, 2013
promoting your writing
We’re used to hearing the term in relation to finances with visions of bulls and bears dancing in our heads. But, let’s expand our definition of market share a little bit. Once you’ve cornered your niche market, figured out what what your readers love, and capitalized on it, you nonetheless should be exercising a flexibility that leads to growth. Think hard on the following points…
Published on September 11, 2013
I went “all in” a couple of years ago when I quit my job back in 2011. I love to write. And, I wanted to make it my dream to be a writer on my own terms…
Published on September 4, 2013

Max and Mason have started another year of homeschooling! Yea!! This year, we’re trying a few new things. For the past few years, I have created their curriculum each year. That is a LOT of work and this year I sought help. We found an online school that is flexible and very entertaining so we’re going to try that for awhile to see how it goes…
Published on September 4, 2013
worst book proposals and query letters
Today, I’m going to share snippets from some of the worst query letters we’ve received over the past couple of months. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes! Featured below are real quotes from query letters submitted to WritersWeekly.com.
Published on September 4, 2013
This week:
- I wish I’d known about BookLocker when I published my last book…
- Last week’s sweet Masonism
Published on September 4, 2013
Montecito, California, just outside Santa Barbara, is practically paradise. Today (and from what I am told, virtually every day) it is sunny and bright, not a cloud in the deep blue sky. Palm trees decorate the parking lot, and a cool breeze sweeps across the front of the bookstore where I am sitting in a high-back chair before a table of books. I’m about to begin the final book event of my west coast tour for Tracks: A Novel in Stories. Tecolote Books in Montecito is kind enough to host me.
Published on September 4, 2013

I’m wondering if you have ever had inquiries or questions regarding selling permissions to use blog posts in books. I’m trying to determine a fair price to charge a textbook publisher who wants non exclusive rights to reprint a portion of content in educational material for multiple years (unlimited prints and digital media).