Another follow-up post, this one on the number of books sold. I’m putting this up as it does bring some clarity and actual numbers to the game… One thing the PRH/SS merger trial revealed is that publishing has a lot of problems. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Writing
Didn’t know that… Even though there are a lot of authors publishing books, most authors don’t sell many. The typical self-published author sells about five copies of his book. The average US book now sells less than 200 copies per year and less than 1000 … Continue reading
The rough draft of Ranching in Colorado is done! Stick a fork in it!!! It came in right around 68,000 words, and I think y’all will like the story. Here are a couple of the covers Tina is working with … Continue reading
Forgot to do a post for today… Got wrapped around the axle working on the Haunted Library Anthologies for our local library. Here’s a quick look at two possible covers… We had 22 stories that made it, so there will … Continue reading
How much time do you, as a writer put in on the various ‘skills’ necessary to get your book/story written? How much is your time worth? $10/hr, $50/hr, or??? How many books on ‘how to write’ (insert genre here) have you … Continue reading
Edit- Scheduler didn’t schedule… Sorry! Damned muse won’t sit still for any particular story, bouncing from pillar to post, and back again! But I have stuff I need to finish!!! Went down and supported a friend at the Art Battle … Continue reading
We can’t have nice things… I know it’s April 1st, but sadly this one isn’t a joke post. Once again we have a lefty REEEEEing about a guest at a con… Three guess as to whom that is! Of course, … Continue reading
Call for stories!!! We are doing a Haunted Library Anthology to benefit our little local library, the Tom Burnett Memorial Library in Iowa Park, TX. We are looking for stories involving a haunted library of your choice, 5000-8000 words preferred. … Continue reading
Or the state of the writer… Eleven novels published since since 2014, three anthologies, and appearances in five other anthologies, three with actual publishers. six novellas and short stories on my own. Averaging about 4.8 on the reviews, averaging just … Continue reading
Already over fifty reviews on Rimworld- Diplomatic Immunity! This is the quickest I’ve ever gotten that many reviews! And they’re honest reviews. THAT is appreciated! Obviously, some folks like the characters, including the one reviewer that didn’t like Nicole’s attitude … Continue reading