Changing expectations

Changing expectations

When my best friend and I attend events as vendors, we often find ourselves criticizing our failure to predict human behavior. At first we were, perhaps, too enthusiastic and hopeful. When a potential customer said he or she would return later, hope surged. We soon...
Heat, Humidity, and No Service

Heat, Humidity, and No Service

The week beginning Monday, June 17, was hot and humid. Temperatures cracked 90 degrees Fahrenheit; humidity exceeded 70 percent every single day. Although I realize correlation is not causation, I do believe the sweltering weather had something to do with the short...
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing

Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing

First, let’s settle one question: If you self-publish, then yes, you are published. There’s a lot of confusion with regard to publishing. The information to clear that confusion is readily available, but for whatever reason, a lot of people don’t...
The 2024 Show Season Has Begun!

The 2024 Show Season Has Begun!

Last year, my calendar was jam-packed with events. I hardly had a weekend free from May through November. It was a lot of fun and a lot of work, but exhausting. Each year imparts lessons learned. As I get older, I realize I can’t do or endure what I did even...

How to Choose an Editor

The challenge of finding an editor for your manuscript comes up in every writing and authors group I have ever seen. In reality, it’s both simple and difficult. First, the author has to find editors. They may be suprised to discover that we’re lurking...