Tag: writing
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The Silent Pages: Why Indie Authors Must Keep Writing, Even When Sales Don’t Come
Becoming an indie author is a bold, creative journey. It’s a path forged by passion, grit, and an undeniable love for storytelling. But let’s be honest: for many, it’s also a quiet road—one where book sales trickle in slowly, if at all. You launch your work, hit “publish,” and then… nothing. The silence can be…
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Greeting the Big Tree
Lessons I Learned from My Toddler Each morning, my daughter steps out of the house with wide-eyed wonder and a flower in hand. She pauses at the big tree near our house—a tall, silent presence with sprawling branches—and greets them with a smile, a hug, and a gift of nature. She calls it “the big…
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Silence – The Words Left Unsaid
As I promote my 11th book, Chasing Shadows, a part of me — still naive, still hopeful — wishes it could be read by someone who meant the world to me. I’ve never craved global recognition; the only validation I ever truly wanted was the smile on his face as he held my work in…
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Chasing Shadows – The hunt is on
📚✨ BOOK LAUNCH ALERT! ✨📚 Hidden in Canada… lies a secret buried since WWII. Uncover the mystery in “Chasing Shadows”, a gripping Nazi treasure hunt thriller set in Canada. A cryptic message ignites a cat and mouse race—between relentless Nazi hunters and those willing to keep the past buried. Are you ready to follow the…
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The Sombie Virus
“Version One and a Half” was nothing more than my personal journal. I had never imagined becoming an author — not until someone very close to me read those pages and said, ‘This needs to be published.’ One thing led to another, and now, I’m just days away from launching my 11th book, Chasing Shadows,…
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Celebrating the Magic of Reading: World Book Day
I truly discovered the magic of books only after I began writing and published my first book. While stories have always played a key role in my journey as a trainer, stepping into the world of creative writing as an author has deepened my appreciation for them even more. Books are so much more than…
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My Favourite Canadian Books
Over the past four years, I’ve learned so much about Canada, and I’m excited to share that knowledge with the world. There are so many fascinating aspects of Canadian culture and history to explore. I feel like, as an author, I’ve evolved, and my writing style has changed based on my experiences since moving here.…
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The Importance of Book Editing
Crafting a Polished Masterpiece – Writing a book is a monumental accomplishment, but the journey doesn’t end once the last word is written. Enter the crucial stage of book editing—the process that transforms a raw manuscript into a polished masterpiece. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned novelist, editing is a vital step that…
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Book marketing
Pic source – Pixabay Had a nice discussion with an author about social media posts amongst other topics. Her major pet peeve (Like many authors) is that her posts are not getting any traction let alone creating sales for her books. Here’s what I explained her, hope this helps everyone: And, if it still doesn’t…
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Interview with Bill Kilpack III
Honoured to be interviewed by W.D. Kilpack III for his website : W.D. Kilpack III is an award-winning and critically acclaimed internationally published writer, with works appearing in print, online, radio and television, starting with his first publication credit at the age of nine, when he wrote an award-winning poem. As an adult, his first…