I tend to not believe in things I can't see. I don't know why, but I prefer to have evidence for my beliefs. That isn't to say I don't believe in things I can't see, just that I need evidence that convinces me. I maintain an open mind, willing to absorb new information and learn … Continue reading Day 46 of 90: Success #ASMSG #IAN1 #IARTG #SupportIndieAuthors

I'm sometimes amazed at the selfishness of people. They act like the world owes them something, and they shouldn't have to work for it. I don't understand this line of thinking. I help manage a board on Goodreads for independent authors. There are constantly people on there asking for reviews, edits, beta reads, just anything … Continue reading Day 45 of 90: Selfishness #IARTG #ASMSG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

I had another person contact me today. They wanted to know how I can continue to pump out works, while taking the time to support others as much as I do. It’s easy, I make time. I break away and take time for myself. I have to, if I don't I go insane. Now a … Continue reading Day 44 of 90: Only live life for you #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors #Inspiration

Maybe this will just become a long term thing that I do every day, extended well beyond the ninety day period I originally intended. Who knows where this will lead to? Of course, it also might become something much more sporadic, and just be something that I keep notebooks full of. No one knows what … Continue reading Day 42 of 90: Ignorant of the future #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors #Inspiration

You reap what you sow. I really believe this. It’s part of why I started a book review blog, I figured if I as an author was searching for reviews, others must be too. I’ve managed to meet a ton of great book bloggers, and help a book monster find a home to post her … Continue reading Day 41 of 90: You reap what you sow #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors #Inspiration

If you would have told me I would write a book when I was a kid, I would think you were nuts. If you had told me 5 years ago, I would have laughed in your face. If you told me 3 years ago, I would shake my head in disbelief. And after I started … Continue reading Day 40 of 90: Lessons learned #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors #Inspiration

I had an email in my inbox this morning that I was afraid to click. It was a reply from a reviewer, and all I could see of the body was, “I can’t believe you…” I almost didn't open it, I wanted to hide from whatever the person wrote. But, my curiosity got the better … Continue reading Day 38 of 90: Individuality #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

I keep hearing people worried about the future of publishing, and of authors in general. I’ll admit, I started writing thinking of sharing my story with the world. I planned on it being an instant hit, and me making tons of money from it. I thought a publisher would pick it up, all on the … Continue reading Day 37 of 90: The Game #SupportIndieAuthors #ASMSG #IAN1 #IARTG #Inspiration