13
I was born on the 13th of April. I love thirteen. It’s prime, indivisible save by one and itself, and shrouded in myth. And of course, people generally consider it unlucky. Me? I’m contrary enough to embrace it as my lucky number.
This is going to be a good year. Just so we are all clear. No matter that I am still searching for work, that things are difficult financially. My little family and I are healthy and whole and together. My larger family is strong and loving. My community of friends and readers is kind, generous, and supportive. My dogs are still jerks who get into the trash, but they’re okay, too.
I am writing!
So here’s how it goes:
Last weekend, I opted into a two-day free promotion period for Buck’s Landing
My favorite moment of the weekend, though, was this one:
Yep. That’s me and Nora, sharing some virtual shelf space. Swoony, huh?
Okay, so that’s great, but what’s next? you ask.
On Monday, Buck’s Landing debuted on Smashwords. It’s available there in all digital formats, so if the whole Kindle thing was stopping you? Go for it! Look for it soon at Barnes and Noble, the Apple iBookstore, and other ebook retailers.
On Friday, over at Erin Margolin‘s place, I mentioned the revision of the novel I started in 2009. I’m a little over 30,000 words into that draft, and it’s starting to come together. Why now? After more than three years and as many drafts? Easy.
My good friend, West Coast Brain Twin, and fellow author, Mandy is helping me untangle my snarly plot and focus on the central themes that crept organically into the story as I was writing that long ago first draft. When I get it fully revised, I’m going to do as Stephen King
In closing:
Thank you, everyone, for helping me make Buck’s Landing
Oh, and three last things:
- If you’ve read and enjoyed Buck’s Landing? The best way to support the book is word of mouth. Tell someone you know about it, post a review on Goodreads or Amazon or Smashwords. (If you didn’t like it, let me know! I value constructive criticism.)
- I’ve moved my email subscription to MailChimp, and it’s comes not only with some sexy new HTML features, but also a Smashwords coupon code. I’m planning to add discounts, promotions, and some other stuff occasionally to the emails, so if you’ve ever considered an email subscription, now’s the time. The box is up there at the top right, under “My Words in Your Inbox,” which sounds slightly naughty. Yay!
- That said? I love me my Google reader, and I don’t sign up for email subscriptions myself. So, I’m also offering a very occasional, non-spammy newsletter subscription. It will only come out when I’ve got big, important news: giveaways and discounts, cover reveals, universe willing, an agent and a publisher. That kind of stuff. The sign up form is also on the right sidebar, under “Newsflash!”
No, wait. There’s a 4th thing:
Do you have a blog? I would love to guest post for you, or be interviewed, or yammer on about my books, and I have review copies of all of my books available. Just ask!
That was a lot. See? It’s going to be a very good year!
