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Acquisitions Editor. Novelist.
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Author Interview: Adam Blumer of Kill Order
Hear from author Adam Blumer about his page-turning suspense "Kill Order." You'll be dying to know what happens in this read!
Author Guest Post: George Cargill
I'm more than thrilled to host author George Cargill as he talks about the publication journey of "In the Grip of God."
Why Agents Send Form Rejections
Before I became a literary agent, I absolutely hated form rejections. After I became a literary agent, I still absolutely hated these.
I Posted Every Day on Instagram for a Month (Here's What Happened)
My marketing director at IlluminateYA encouraged us to post on Instagram each day in July. This freaked me out.
9 Myths Non-writers Believe About Publishing and Writing
If there's anything more frustrating than hundreds of hours of editing and marketing, it's trying to explain to non-writers why you
Why Authors Need to Take Care of Themselves
There hasn't been a new blog post in a while for a reason. I needed a break.
Why Authentic Content Lasts Longer
Although writers who latch onto trends may make a quick buck, their books may not last quite as long as books written by the heart.
What I Wish I Knew Before Launching my Debut
My debut launches tomorrow. Although this thrills me, if I could go back, I'd give myself the following advice.
15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again
We all feel like impostors. But your work is worth it and worthy, so keep going after you read this blog post.
How to Write an Amazon Book Review
It seems simple. But Amazon can and does take down reviews. So here's how to avoid your review disappearing.
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