Author Release Week Mania

Chrishome, Paranormal Young Adult, YA

My husband was a little concerned for me, since Bridges Burned (Book 2 in the Going Down In Flames series) came out on Monday. Apparently, I acted a bit manic when Going Down In Flames came out last June. Something about hitting refresh over and over again to check for reviews on Amazon and Goodreads and freaking out when people didn’t … Read More

An Introvert In Vegas

Chrishome

I think most authors are introverts who learn to go forth and network with other writers, readers, and bloggers. I spent the weekend in Vegas to attend a Book Festival. I spoke on my first panel, and it was terrifying and exciting at the same time. I kind of feel the same way about Las Vegas. The flashing lights, crowds of people, … Read More

Meet Me In Las Vegas

Chrishome

I’m heading to Las Vegas for the Vegas Valley Book Festival on October 18th. I’ll be speaking on the A Sampling of Supernatural Panel. It is literally the last panel of the day, at 4pm. I’m hoping people stick around to hear us talk and then come by the tent at 5pm to pick up some swag or check out our books. … Read More

Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Yawn

Chrishome

It’s make me laugh Wednesday with a dose of tiredness thrown in. For two glorious months, I pretend that I am a full time author and then it’s back to the day job and squeezing writing in at night when I can keep my eyes open. (Yawn) Coffee is my friend. One day, maybe I can be a full time … Read More

I Can’t Believe #UtopYA2014 Is Over

ChrisFor Writers, Paranormal Young Adult, UtopYA

I can’t believe #UtopYA2014 is over. It was busy and crazy and exhausting and exhilarating. I met some great new people and reconnected with old friends. I was able to meet my online friends in the flesh. The funny part was most of the time, I had to read their name badges before I realized they were someone I’d been … Read More

How much should ebooks cost?

ChrisFor Writers

Do you buy ebooks? How much should ebooks cost? What price point sells the most books? This Huffington Post article quotes Mark Coker’s survey. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-coker/2014-book-publishing-indu_b_4533411.html Books priced $2.99 and $3.99, on average, received about four times as many unit sales as books priced over $7.99. For indies who could publish low-priced books that were as good or better than what … Read More