"Avalon's Choice" was hot and trending but didn't get the nibble for Scout publication. Here's what I learned: It's OK I need a better marketing plan (or a marketing plan) How to dominate MS Word's Table of Contents feature to create a Kindle-friendly ToC How do strip out and reformat MS Word for Kindle And … Continue reading Licking my wounds
The Waiting Game
My first Kindle Scout campaign is over. All I know is that "Avalon's Choice" was "hot." However, on that last day, I was able to view the traffic (or page views) and I'm not sure how "hot" is judged. The views didn't give me actual numbers, just traffic. So, I hope I did well enough to … Continue reading The Waiting Game
Boy is my face red
So today is actually the final day in my Kindle Scout campaign. Please give this tired mommy-writer a break and nominate "Avalon's Choice." Well played, Kindle. Your "1 day left" had me thinking yesterday was it, but it's today, so here's a nifty little thought: I didn't win the Powerball last night. That must mean … Continue reading Boy is my face red
Last day to nominate ‘Avalon’s Choice’
Today is the final day to nominate my novel, "Avalon's Choice," in the Kindle Scout contest on Avalon. It's currently "HOT" and that's so freaking cool! What have I learned? Use social media to your advantage: it's worth the time invested (as long as you don't get sucked into the rabbit holes). I used Hootsuite to … Continue reading Last day to nominate ‘Avalon’s Choice’
Looking for a new read?
So I entered my first novel into the Kindle Scout contest over on Amazon. And I've been slack in promoting it here on WordPress. The lovely and talented Kourtney D. Pope, a contributor for Dare magazine, encouraged me to post this little blurb ... "Avalon's Choice" is eligible for your nomination for another three days, so … Continue reading Looking for a new read?
Past, meet present
My past caught up to me one June morning - on the beach. She was a younger, paler version of myself and probably half my age. Her hair was red to my strawberry blond. She ran by in a similar-to-mine green Marshall T and a pair of black Nike running shorts. She was running to … Continue reading Past, meet present
Half-Marathon? No problem!
I met Sean Astin, the actor known for his roles in "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings," at the coffee truck shortly before we ran (not together) the Tobacco Road Half-Marathon on March 15, 2015. Laurie Matecki, Sean Astin and I wait for the race to start. Matecki ran the full marathon. I told … Continue reading Half-Marathon? No problem!
Runner Girl
I think I have become a "real" runner. I run in the rain and cold, and I've past the point of "holy shit, this is nuts." I look forward to the run (though maybe not in the rain). I push myself farther than I thought possible. On Dec. 26, my tribe (Brick City Running Tribe, … Continue reading Runner Girl
Beach on a budget
For summer vacation, the hubs and I wanted to take the boy to the beach and do it on a budget. Not cheap, but not insane. Two years ago, we rented an amazing condo in North Myrtle Beach from friends. The two bedroom, two bath property featured a full kitchen, WiFi, screened porches, and indoor and … Continue reading Beach on a budget
Shrunken Head Boutique
As a 12-year-old flush with babysitting cash, I would beg my folks for a ride to Franklin Street to the Shrunken Head Boutique. I bought my first Carolina gear here. My son's first sippy cup and football came from the SHB, too. This is a video I shot, edited and produced as part of a … Continue reading Shrunken Head Boutique