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Help Me Pick My Hook

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kourtney

We’ve reached that point. The dreaded point. I need to have a one line summary of my novel, The Six Train to Wisconsin, for my promotional materials and my newly-created Facebook Author Page. I despise one line summaries. How do I boil … Continue reading →

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Amy Shojai Talks About Her Experiences with The Big 6 and A Smaller Press

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kourtney

As part of August McLaughlin’s book release party for her debut thriller, In Her Shadow, she had an awesome raffle where entrants won copies of books and the chance to interview the author. I am incredibly excited to have won … Continue reading →

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Market or Die: Integrated Marketing Plan Advice for Writers: Book Review

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Kourtney

I finished the third book in Jennifer Fusco’s Market of Die installment last night, Market or Die: Integrated Marketing Plan Advice for Writers. I would advise every self-publishing author to pick up a copy. Jen builds upon what you learned in … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Winsomebella’s What If

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Kourtney

As I’m in NY for the week, I thought I’d share one of the most beautiful posts I’ve read in 2013. Winsomebella writes about her mother with such poignancy. I had to share this tender moment with all of you. … Continue reading →

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Lucky Seven Game

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Kourtney

The lovely Naomi Baltuck has tagged me in a round of Lucky Seven. I adore her blog and her writing so I’m delighted to participate. I also have a new YA manuscript. I’ll put up a few lines from that … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On With My Novel?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kourtney

As you may have guessed from all the Q&As, I’ve been gathering as much info on self-publishing as I can. After reading Jenna’s responses to our Q&A, I decided to engage CreateSpace to design the interior formatting of my paperback. … Continue reading →

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What Writers Can Learn From The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Kourtney

Most writers make the mistake of introducing too many characters or not making clear who the main character is. The Hobbit is an excellent example of how to do this properly. We open with Bilbo Baggins. We meet his nephew … Continue reading →

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My Life In Books

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kourtney

Jenna Bennett’s blog post on her life in books made me want to join in. It’s fun to answer these questions based on titles you read in 2012 and try not to repeat any titles. Describe yourself: Fortune’s Hero (Jenna … Continue reading →

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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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