As someone who loves to read and write memoirs, I was inspired by Amy Friedman's life story, and the lessons she offered memoir writers at the California Writers Club-Orange, on Saturday, November 8th, 2014. Her presentation topic, "Portraying Pain and Survival in Memoir," is one that she is intimately connected to herself, with her Continue Reading
Archives for November 2014
Finding Your Book Customers
Dan Poynter is the guru of self-publishing; we all know that, but what you might not know is that Dan is a pilot, skydiver, Master Parachute Rigger, and an aviation historian. He is a world traveler—53 countries and the North Pole. The reason we need to know this is that Dan emphasizes how passion for a specific topic makes it easier to build Continue Reading
How to Create A Super Successful Book Launch
A successful book launch is about creating a friendly ambiance at a fantastic location like Zov's Bistro. Everyone loves to feel welcomed, and part of a "like-minded" group. An event based on a theme, great food, delicious wine and a warm atmosphere, is critical in creating that special "atmosphere." I try to offer the same Continue Reading
