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Picture a new author trying to break into the world of self-publishing. Such a messy journey! Writing novels is exhilarating! Preparing an Author’s Platform is challenging! Solution: meet a high school computer genius… Enter Yasef !
Yasef took one look at this author’s website, www.twocandobooks.com and immediately diagnosed the issues… No doubt about it, this writer absolutely needed his expertise. Yasef advertises as a Web Designer / Host and Computer Consultant. Imagine a 16 year old running a company while attending high school! How amazing is that?
This techy genius immersed the author of Frenchie’s Best Friend into the world of changing servers, setting up backlinks for blog commenting, forums, and directory submission. The most difficult task was coming up … Read the rest
Are there any other new authors out there (like me) wondering if readers are finding their book/s or actually aware that you have one or two published?
Did you know that there are some dynamic, talented publicists available that offer divergent and creative ideas for authors to make contact with the public? Promotion and making connections is their lifework and they’re truly masterful.
I recently stumbled upon just such a dynamo with superb people and writing skills, giving this overwhelmed author a boost. It can be daunting and easy to flounder as one wades through the publicity aspect of promotion. She connected immediately with me and intuitively “got” the stories I had written. Her enthusiastic response to Frenchie’s Best Friend- … Read the rest
Writing my books, Frenchie’s Best Friend and Frenchie X 2 from a 13 year old’s perspective through his nightly blog has been a blast! It’s also such fun going into schools and discussing with intermediate grade students what makes for powerful blogs that others of similar interests will want to read. They immediately identify entertaining and humorous as the key factors to writing a successful blog. During my presentations, there isn’t a lot of time, but just enough for students to make a brief attempt at posting a blog. Some made personal connections with Ethan (the 13 year old main character) and his intense desire to become a French Bulldog owner; while others reviewed the book and made recommendations … Read the rest
The manuscript was ready to be uploaded to CreateSpace for publication, all that was missing was the dedication. It was time for me to write this; as it was important that the book be published in time.
“My sister Marlene laughed so hard that she almost fell out of her hospital bed as her daughter read the first novel, Frenchie’s Best Friend- Follow the Blog to her. My hope is that she will experience as much comic relief and chuckles from Frenchie X 2. This story is for you, my courageous sister.”
Marlene, my oldest sister (#1 of 6); has been battling brain cancer for a year and a half and lives her days mostly in a hospital bed … Read the rest
Could there actually be a similarity between children being accepted for placement in a Private School and dog owners scoring a prized spot for their pet in a local Doggie Day Care? Brace yourself people…word has it that Doggie Day Cares now spend anywhere up to three hours interviewing the pet owners and their dogs as they move them through a thorough screening process. That’s right, you don’t just drop your pet off and pay the fee, you first have to be accepted as a client of whom they choose to grant entrance. Apparently it isn’t enough to pay for a service. No, you and your pet must meet the admittance criteria to qualify for a placement in a quality … Read the rest
While working out in front of the TV this morning, I caught a segment of Regis and Kelly about dog grooming tips with a “shi-shi” pet groomer. The insanity that Regis experienced while attempting to wash a fairly docile and receptive dog, had me in hysterics. And guess what? This appears to be the reaction my readers are having to Ethan’s antics with his bargain dog washing business. Readers of all ages are chuckling aloud over the chaotic challenges and tensions faced throughout his devious covert plan to own his very own Frenchie. It warms my heart that readers are finding the book hilarious and experiencing some belly laughs. (I can only imagine the reaction of anyone who has attempted … Read the rest
Pampering our furry friends has become the norm. Five Star Hotels, Doggie Spas, and Organic Pet Restaurants are mainstream in most cities all over the world. Have you noticed the fashion statements parading down the streets and doggie parks in your neighborhood? The bling and chic outfits are simply amazing! Living in rainy British Columbia, there is nothing cuter than spotting one of my favorite breeds (Which one could that possibly be?) all decked out in raincoats with matching boots and hat. Spa treatments are exotic (and pricy), including massages, moisturizer creams, and even acupuncture. Pet owners pay monthly health insurance premiums to ensure that they can afford the vet bills incurred for these health and beauty procedures. … Read the rest
The publishing process was a little more time intensive than I had initially realized. The great news is that Frenchie’s Best Friend- Follow the Blog is now available to my readers and I am hoping that you will order your copy as soon as possible and offer your feedback on the story. If you order from Amazon.com, there is an opportunity to leave a message for other customers to read. As well, there is a place on this blog for you to add your comments. I am hopeful that you will enjoy reading the story as much as I had writing it. When you finish the book you will realize why there must be a sequel, the story just couldn’t … Read the rest
Today the interior design and the cover of Frenhie’s Best Friend have been approved. They will be sending the entire formatted copy back to me online, within the next week. I’m finally convinced you’ll have the opportunity to read it very soon! In the meantime, I am already well into writing the sequel to Frenchie’s Best Friend (Chapter Nine). The story just gets more complicated and humorous! Keep checking back, as I will post where the book is available just as soon as everything is complete.