Category: Publishing

The 12-Foot Teepee … How I Didn’t Set the Publishing World On Fire

Every once in a while, much to my surprise, Amazon informs me that someone bought one of my books. It happened during 2012 and just happened again ... wow! Any personal friends who were going to buy or read my book have long since done so. Therefore, whoever bought it is not someone I guilted into … Continue reading The 12-Foot Teepee … How I Didn’t Set the Publishing World On Fire

STILL WAITING FOR A CALL FROM HOLLYWOOD

My monthly royalty payment from Amazon came in yesterday. I was pleased to see it was the same as last month. A total of $2.57 was directly deposited into my checking account. I am not sure how many book sales this represents, but I'm guessing one. I'm astonished anyone stills buys it, but I love … Continue reading STILL WAITING FOR A CALL FROM HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD COULD CALL SOMEDAY

My monthly royalty payment from Amazon came in yesterday. I was pleased to see it was the same as last month. A total of $2.57 was directly deposited into my checking account. I am not sure how many book sales this represents, but I'm guessing one. I'm astonished anyone stills buys it, but I love … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD COULD CALL SOMEDAY

HOLLYWOOD WILL CALL, SOMEDAY (BUT IT BETTER BE SOON)

My monthly royalty payment from Amazon came in yesterday. I was pleased to see it was the same as last month. A total of $2.57 was directly deposited into my checking account. I am not sure how many book sales this represents, but I'm guessing one. I'm astonished anyone stills buys it, but I love … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD WILL CALL, SOMEDAY (BUT IT BETTER BE SOON)

IT HELPS IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY

“Something to say.” — Blogging Insights 3.0 # 4 I would say it another way: "Writing is easy. Getting a book published is hard." For many or most writers, they have no problem putting words on a page. Turning those words into something interesting, cogent, cleanly written and properly proofread is another matter. It requires … Continue reading IT HELPS IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY

YOU CAN’T EXTRACT XML FILES OF YOUR OWN POSTS EVEN THOUGH YOU “OWN” THEM

After we got through my explaining that it wasn't because I was trying to export all my files, but actually 10 months -- from January 2020 to today -- they wanted me to take a picture of it. But you can't. These are not capturable files. So here is the whole thing and also, my … Continue reading YOU CAN’T EXTRACT XML FILES OF YOUR OWN POSTS EVEN THOUGH YOU “OWN” THEM

BYE BYE GAME OF THRONES. THE PARTY’S OVER – Marilyn Armstrong

Again, I tried reading "A Dance With Dragons" by George R.R. Martin. It is book five of an interminable series called "A Game of Thrones," the most violent, grim, and repetitive -- and long -- series ever written. It makes "Lord of the Rings" look like a short story. Originally, I gave it three stars, … Continue reading BYE BYE GAME OF THRONES. THE PARTY’S OVER – Marilyn Armstrong

THE BOOK WORLD AND MEMORIES THEREOF – Marilyn Armstrong

I usually say I wouldn't want to ever work again, but I got to thinking about that. I realized if I could get back my job as an editor at Doubleday? I'd do it in a heartbeat. How many jobs give you unlimited sick days, two-hour lunches, and require you to read sleazy novels during … Continue reading THE BOOK WORLD AND MEMORIES THEREOF – Marilyn Armstrong

THE PUBLISHING WORLD IS NOT ON FIRE – Marilyn Armstrong

Almost every month, Amazon sends me a bit of money from the sale of my book. The amounts are occasionally enough to get a cup of coffee and a doughnut at Dunkin Donuts, but not enough for a cappuccino or anything at Starbucks. Nonetheless, I'm always tickled that someone bought a copy. I've set the … Continue reading THE PUBLISHING WORLD IS NOT ON FIRE – Marilyn Armstrong

SNOOPY AS A ROLE MODEL – BY ELLIN CURLEY

I read a unique article in the Washington Post by a writer talking about something from her childhood that inspired her to be a writer as an adult. Her name is Ann Patchett and her title names the motivating force in her career choice. The article is called, “Snoopy taught me how to be a … Continue reading SNOOPY AS A ROLE MODEL – BY ELLIN CURLEY