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Book Cover Reveals – Am I A Heretic?
Often the reveal of the cover for a new book comes to us in multiple notices, or should I say hype, such as “cover reveal in one week,”...
risanyman
May 22, 20232 min read
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Imposter Syndrome/Author Envy
"I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged." --Erica Jong If you are...
risanyman
Aug 15, 20224 min read
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What happens to the characters we become so invested in?
When I fall in love with a book or a movie, I’m desperate for the story to continue. The “what happens next?” question often looms large...
risanyman
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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In Consideration of Diversity & Sensitivity Readers
There is much discussion on social media these days about the need for authors and publishers to engage sensitivity and diversity readers...
risanyman
Aug 15, 20223 min read
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Marketing your book when you are stuck at home
Publishing during the pandemic quarantine means shifting the plans you had put into place to promote your book. Swallowed by a Secret was...
risanyman
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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The Scary End of Revision Road
I just received second-round edits for my soon-to-be published middle grade novel, SWALLOWED BY A SECRET (publication date January 2020)....
risanyman
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Secrets or Truth
Secrets or Truth Keeping a secret, especially in a family or with another close relationship, is often a dilemma people face. Is...
risanyman
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Author + Publisher: The Bonding Begins
The unread story is not a story; it is little black marks on wood pulp. The reader, reading it, makes it live: a live thing, a story. –...
risanyman
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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My writing journey
The authors I’ve met online in workshops, on Twitter and at conferences all have stories to tell about their unique writing journeys....
risanyman
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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