“Stuff” in the Life of a Book Reviewer

On December 5, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

We recently reviewed a book and the reviewer pointed out the copious amounts of editing issues in the book. I got a response from the editor of the book.

Vampire’s Trill – The Thrill Of Publishing A New Book

On December 2, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

There are many circumstances that keep me from pursuing my most favorite hobby of writing novels. Some of these circumstances can be annoying, some of them are quite pleasant. One of the most pleasant activities, right after hanging out with my family, is publishing a good book.

Sex scenes-Fun to read but a headache to write…at times.

On November 29, 2011, in Guest Writers, Ronnie Massey, Vampire Corner, Writing & Publishing, by Ronnie Massey

Sex scenes are almost expected in today’s romance novels, be it paranormal, or otherwise. I can’t remember the last time I read a romance novel that didn’t have one and to be honest I would probably be stunned if I happened upon one minus the heat. With that said, no matter how fun or stimulating they are to read, writing one can be a pain in the posterior.

Amazon.com Review Removal – Recap and Update

On November 29, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

I’ve been giving updates for the past year on the aspect of Amazon.com removing reviews and banning reviewers from posting. At first it seems it was just review sites like us but then it flowed over to removing reviews from individual reviews unrelated to any site or blog.

Qualifying a Book Reviewer: Which One do I Send My Book to?

On November 28, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Because the Internet makes it possible for anyone to set up a website or blog and offer book reviews, authors should be a bit wary about whom they submit their books to for review, whether or not they are paying for a review. Below are a few guidelines for determining whether a reviewer is really qualified to review your book.

Author Lorelei Bell: New Writing Project – Like Going Out With Someone New

On November 22, 2011, in Guest Writers, Lorelei Bell, by Lorelei Bell

I was up at 3 a.m. to pound out some ideas on my computer in a document for a brand new novel I’m thinking about doing. Something about getting up on a Sunday when I should just be sleeping late made me think about what it’s like being a writer, how it’s almost like . . . well, love.

Selling Books through Independent Bookstores vs. Selling through Major Online Sellers

On November 21, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

The bottom line for the author or publisher to consider is who will provide the best service but more so who will have the books available for impulse buyers.

Book Advances: What Are They Really For? (And Amazon.com Update)

On November 14, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

Hearing about an author getting a book advance from a traditional publisher, especially from a major one, often stirs up wishful thinking in first time or unknown writers. As authors, our ultimate goal would be to land a contract with one of these publishers and get a substantial advance.

New Review For “Vampire Ascending” – New Teaser From “Vampire’s Trill” by Lorelei Bell

With Bell at the helm of this tale, it was more a case of: Seriously, guys, this is how it happened. By the end, I had bought in and was ready for the next installment.

Making Money Online: Write Technical Literature

If you have the time, the skills, and the resources, you can build a steady income. However, let’s do another reality check: Your success depends on a great number of factors like, just to name a few, popularity of the topic to write about, marketing, promotional activities, and more.