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Building an Author Platform

When I was first drawn to the dazzling life of traditional publishing - one of arguments I made towards that decision was marketing. I figured that with a publishing house, I could just sit back and write and the house will do the rest….. er…..wrong. Sort of. You see, with today's oversaturation of social media… Continue reading Building an Author Platform

Lettering and Literature

Cloud Atlas

Author: David Mitchell Paperback: 509 pages Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (January 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0375507256 ISBN-13: 9780375507250 Cloud Atlas begins in 1850 with Adam Ewing, an American notary voyaging from the Chatham Isles to his home in California. Along the way, Ewing is befriended by a physician, Dr. Goose, who begins to treat… Continue reading Cloud Atlas

Lettering and Literature

The Fault in Our Stars

Author: John Green Paperback: 313 pages Publisher: Dutton Books; I edition (January 10, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 0525478817 ISBN-13: 9780525478812 Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly… Continue reading The Fault in Our Stars

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How to Win My Favorite Writing Goodies

So I have decided with the beginning of my newsletter and website: http://www.mltishner.com - I shall host a giveaway. Read on through to find out what I am offering and how you can win! I know the free character sheet and the opportunity to get behind-the-scenes information on my novel wasn't enough - so I… Continue reading How to Win My Favorite Writing Goodies

Lettering and Literature

Goddesses Don’t Wear Orange

Author: Laura Weber Paperback: 324 pages Publisher: Laura Weber; I edition (January 28th 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 0999648810 ISBN-13: 9780999648810 When Florence's boyfriend dumped her, she cried, she drank tequila, she even stabbed a voodoo doll a couple of times, but she didn't murder the bastard. Unfortunately, the jury didn't see it that way. Now… Continue reading Goddesses Don’t Wear Orange