self-publishing
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Working on the Hard Parts of Self-Publishing
Sometimes self-publishing feels like walking up a long staircase. Each step is another thing to do. Finishing the manuscript is not at the top. As with taking a long flight of stairs, the last few steps can seem the hardest.… Continue reading
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Book Contests – Research and Thoughts
This post is to collect my thoughts on entering my book in contests as a form of marketing. My hope is other self-published and indie authors find this useful, maybe as a way to start slightly ahead of Square One… Continue reading
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Secrets in Casten’s Horn (About the Series)
With my first book, Driftless Spirits, now in all the usual places (Kindle, Apple, Nook, Smashwords… here’s the full list), I thought I should talk a bit about what’s coming. The series title is Secrets in Casten’s Horn. It’s hard… Continue reading
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An Update on Publishing
Today I’ve officially clicked “Publish” on Draft2Digital. “Driftless Spirits” in ebook form is rolling out to every distributor and reseller they cover. The links to find my book on CastenHouseBooks.com open a universal links page on Books2Read. As new sites… Continue reading
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Welcome to Casten House Books
“It’s the kind of place that passersby barely notice and would never stop. It’s also the kind of place that’s cherished if you live there.” If you like cozy mysteries full of history, charm and a few restless spirits, I’m… Continue reading
