by Eliza | Apr 5, 2024 | Author Life, Marketing, Publishing, Writing
Before I published my first novel, I published poetry by submitting to a variety of magazines. I always found it extremely rewarding to send off the applications and the anticipation of wondering whether I would hear back. That’s why I’ve decided to...
by Eliza | Jun 3, 2022 | Publishing, Writing
Hello everyone! I’m excited to be able to share some news with you today. I recently submitted a short story to Wild Ink Press for their middle-grade anthology, Calliope’s Collection of Mystical Mayhem, and it was accepted! My story, Adventures of Barnaby...
by Eliza | May 31, 2022 | Author Life, Publishing, Writing
Recently, my friend Pamela and I got together and discussed the topic of character. What is it that separates a good character from a bad one? If you’ve read any of my book reviews, you know that I love a good character-driven story and I really focus on...
by Eliza | May 11, 2022 | Book Blog, Publishing, Writing
Have you ever wanted to start your own editing business? Do you love picking apart grammar and love great stories? In today’s post, you’ll hear one editor’s journey from book blogger to editor and how she found her first clients, tackled self-doubt,...
by Eliza | Apr 22, 2022 | Author Life, Interviews, Publishing, Science Fiction
On the blog today, I am featuring Sean Patrick Hazlett. Sean is a prolific author and editor and he is here today talking about his most recent book releases, his expansive career in publishing, and the cross-over between science fiction and horror. Sean Patrick...
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by Eliza | Apr 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Marketing, Publishing
So, this book review is decidedly not a good one. I gave this book two stars on Goodreads. While it has a nice cover and it definitely tries hard to sell you on the “10 Secrets to a Bestseller” throughout the book, it boils down to little more than...
