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New Release Spotlight: Mindy Hayes and Michele G. Miller

03.30.2015 by Starla Huchton // 1 Comment

All right, people, stop what you’re doing right now! I have two new releases for you to check out from two of my favorite people on the planet! I wasn’t able to post about these over the weekend, but I am rectifying that error immediately. Ready? Get your one-click finger set…

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Categories // General News, Stuff Tags // Contemporary, Learn, Michele G. Miller, Mindy Hayes, New Adult, new releases, romance

The Big, Scary Book is Revealed!

03.04.2015 by Starla Huchton // 6 Comments

So here’s my news. This went out in my newsletter yesterday, as those folks get all the book info first (if you want to be one of those people, you should subscribe here). I’m sharing it now with the rest of the world, as I’m fairly sure anyone who was going to read that has read it by now. Ready? Here goes…

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Categories // General News, Stuff, Writing Tags // Cover Reveal, Learn, Lex Talionis, New Adult, release schedule, revenge, suspense

Cover Reveal: INTO THE FIRE by Michele G. Miller

02.19.2015 by Starla Huchton // 1 Comment

I have something AWESOME to show you guys today! My authorly sister-from-another-mister, Michele G. Miller, has a new book coming out soon, and today I get to show you the cover! Check out the gorgeousness of Into the Fire!

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Categories // General News, Stuff Tags // Cover Reveal, Learn, Michele G. Miller, New Adult, romance

Got Swag?

02.18.2015 by Starla Huchton // Leave a Comment

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So, I’m way, way behind in posting this, but house repairs from a water leak, a sudden influx of design work, and a book release sort of piled on top of me all at once. But now, I’m back at it and am here to bring you another post in the indie author cost/recoup series. This time, we’re talking about physical promotional costs.

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Categories // General News, Stuff, Writing Tags // cost and recoup, helpful tips, indie authors, Learn, marketing, self-publishing, tips, writing tips

Once Upon A Giveaway

02.01.2015 by Starla Huchton // Leave a Comment

I know I’ve promised a post on promo materials, and that’s coming soon, but I’ve been absolutely swamped with design clients, and post-water-leak reconstruction around the house, and of course release day prep, so bear with me. I swear it’s coming.

In the meantime, I’ve been posting giveaway teasers over on my Facebook Author Page for the last two weeks, and it’s time to reveal the whole prize pack! Beginning tomorrow, this will be up for grabs via rafflecopter for The Stillness of the Sky blog tour! [Read more…]

Categories // Flipped Fairy Tales, General News, Stuff, Writing Tags // fantasy, flipped fairy tales, giveaway, Learn, release schedule, romance, the stillness of the sky, YA

Shaking Your Digital Money Maker

01.04.2015 by Starla Huchton // 7 Comments

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Another week, another post. This time, we’re talking about the advertising costs associated with book sales. Admittedly, this is the part I hate. I don’t know many people that like the marketing part of selling books, honestly. I die a little inside every time I share a promo post on Facebook or tweet out a link to my book. Mostly, it’s because I don’t feel like being my friend comes with the requirement of buying my books. I know a certain portion of my social media network is there only to hear about my books, but… yeah. Really not my favorite thing to do, and I’m probably a terrible salesman, but I’m getting a little better with the not-throwing-up-in-my-mouth thing when I do promo.

So why do it? The things above are free. It doesn’t cost me a cent to tweet my book or post to my Facebook author page. I still do it, because how else will people find out about my books if I don’t tell them?

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Categories // General News, Stuff Tags // indie writer, Learn, marketing, self-publishing, tips, writing tips

What Are Words Worth?

12.28.2014 by Starla Huchton // 4 Comments

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With the holidays mostly over, I figured it was time to get back to business. Namely, continuing this little series about indie author cost and recoup. If you want to start at the beginning, I’d recommend going here first.

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Categories // Stuff, Writing Tags // editing, indie authors, Learn, self-publishing, writing tips

12 Days of Bookish Presents!

12.14.2014 by Starla Huchton // 2 Comments

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With the holidays upon us, I wanted to do something special for my readers to show my appreciation for all their support over the last few months. I came up with a little idea and rounded up a group of awesome authors, and here we are!

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Categories // Flipped Fairy Tales, General News, Stuff, The Evolution Series, Writing Tags // 12 Days of Christmas, Christmas, free books, giveaway, gratitude, holidays, Learn, reader appreciation, videos

Working With a Cover Artist

12.11.2014 by Starla Huchton // 1 Comment

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I know I said I was going to talk about editing next time, but after thinking about it for a few days, I thought there might still be some questions regarding hiring someone to do a cover for you. In the last post, I gave some tips on how to make the DIY method cheaper, but I felt like I needed to go into a little more detail about the process of working with someone else for the cover, especially for those just starting out.

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Categories // General News, Stuff Tags // book covers, Learn, self-publishing, writing tips

When Dark Falls tour stop

12.10.2014 by Starla Huchton // 1 Comment

Hey, guys! I’m very excited to be participating in the book tour for Pippa Jay’s When Dark Falls today. I know it’s been a while since I’ve given you a superhero fix, so if you’re looking for one, your search is over! Check this out: [Read more…]

Categories // General News, Stuff Tags // blog tour, romance, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Romance, SciFi Romance, SFR, SFR Brigade, superheroes

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