Monthly Archives: December 2012

Market or Die: Book Review

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Kourtney

As someone planning to self-publish in the spring, I’ve been doing lots of research. Including marketing and brand building. Yes, I have this blog, Facebook, Twitter, and a website. Did I have a brand statement? Uh no. So I dove … Continue reading →

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Sharp Objects–Book Review

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Kourtney

  Gillian Flynn’s debut novel, Sharp Objects, is an ugly story beautifully written. She is a brilliant writer but this is a tale of darkness. Of disturbing acts. Of broken people. Stephen King blurbed her book and said it best: … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Kourtney

  I wanted to thank all my blog followers for sticking with me this year through the ups and downs of my writer journey. You are the absolute best! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Happy Holidays! Seasons … Continue reading →

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Grandma H Moments of December

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kourtney

I get in the car with Grandma H and pull out my lip balm. (It’s in a tube) Grandma H asks, “Is that lipstick?” “No,” I say, “It’s lip balm.” “You could put on a little lipstick.” “I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Five Questions on Indie Publishing with Leon Shure

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Kourtney

Leon Shure has graciously agreed to share his experiences with indie publishing with me. This is Leon circa the early years. I met him at a conference a few years back where we suffered the slings and arrows of agents … Continue reading →

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Reblog: JM McDowell’s Revision Molasses

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Kourtney

  Today, I thought I’d share one of my favorite blog posts by JM McDowell, where she talks about her recent revision battles. It’s an inspiring post and I hope you enjoy it! http://jmmcdowell.com/2012/11/17/either-im-getting-stronger-or-the-molasses-is-getting-thinner/#more-3870

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Reblog: CreateSpace Q&A

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Kourtney

I’d like to refer you back to my amazing Q&A  with Audrey Kalman about CreateSpace from last week. It was a long post, so I figured it count as 3 blog posts. Hope you enjoy it! I’ve closed comments on … Continue reading →

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