Was there a time you wanted to be a writer? John Vonhof recently interviewed me and asked me this question for his podcast. It got me to thinking, did I ever want to be a writer? I mean really want that? Nope. Not really. Sure, I wanted my book proposals to evolve into books, but did I ever stew over being a writer? Not at all. It's just how … [Read more...]
Marketing – Next Time
If you’ve found yourself here from Rachelle Gardner’s blog—Welcome! I’m one of Rachelle’s many clients. She signed me on in 2009. And, to be quite honest, I’m her favorite. Sure, she’s never said those words out loud, but I can tell by the subtle way she begins our phone calls, "Hi Joanne. How are you doing today?" The special way she ends her … [Read more...]
7 Things I’ve Learned About Authorship
There are three weeks left until my book release. Not sure exactly what that means, besides the fact people can go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and get it - lately I've been overwhelmed with the marketing end of authorship. When I typed my last word and inserted my last period - for some strange reason I thought I was done. Wrong. So, … [Read more...]
Marketing for Writers – Confused yet?
Where are you on your writing journey? Aspiring novelist? New author? Either way, when it comes to marketing, you might be a little confused.Turn back the calendar three years - you'd find me carefree in fuzzy slippers typing away, throwing thoughts and life lessons painfully learned onto my blog or into articles. Fast forward to present day, … [Read more...]
Books I Would Write…
"Have you started your next book?" "What are you going to write now?" "Have any future book ideas?"It's only been a few months since I hit the send button and launched my manuscript across state lines and into the hands of my editor - already the questions are coming fast and furious. Friends and family want to know if I'm working on my next book. … [Read more...]
