The Importance of Being Edited
Editing is essential to establishing the credibility of any book, fiction and non-fiction, self-published or traditionally published. Here’s a basic look at the process, including a definition of terms.
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Media Mail & Other Weighty Matters
I spend a lot of time in the US Post Office these days, especially sending media mail with press releases. Who knew I was breaking the law?
The Complete Shirker’s Guide to Book Marketing
All book marketing is supposed to be done *before* publication, right? Not so! There’s plenty of time to get the word out. Remember, It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Twin Cities Book Tour, Nits & Ticks
My summer book tour concludes with two readings in the Twin Cities: St. Paul on July 7, 7pm at SubText, Minneapolis on July 13, 7pm, at Magers & Quinn. Madeleine will be taking a well-deserved break from spokesdog duties.
Countdown Sale, MEGA Book Tour
Who doesn’t love a bargain and a MEGA (Make Edie Great Again) book tour? Checkout my Kindle Countdown Sale and the dates of my book tour.
Getting Naked in AZ, NM, TX & MN
Getting Naked for Money, a memoir about travel, is a great summer read — and my spokesdog, Madeleine, is very cute. Come see us on our first book tour!
What’s On Your Business Card? The 3 Faces of Edie
I contain multitudes. So said Walt Whitman. So showed one of my odder business cards. What can I say? It’s hard for me to pass up a good pun and the extremely talented Laura E. Kelley is my enabler, in this and other endeavors. The card it’s still more-or-less accurate in that it reflects the main divisions […]
Memoir March: All Dogs Go to Kevin by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang
Outlining a narrative arc and creating composite characters helped make the memoir of veterinarian Jessica Vogelsang a success.
Audio Files from an Audiophile & the Tucson Festival of Books
A radio segment, a Tent Talk at the Tucson Festival of Books, and recording an audio book version of Getting Naked for Money. Read how they’re related.
Book Sale, Radio Interview, Giveaway!
Book sale! I wanted to end this year on a high note, and what’s more appealing than a book sale (well, besides world peace)? Yes, I’ve reduced the price of Getting Naked for Money on Amazon from $15.99 to $10.99. Get the bargain while it lasts — until January 1. In 2017, well…who knows? This is a sure thing. Why […]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Kitties & Camels & Goats, Oh My
I am slowly working my way towards thanking all the folks who posted pictures for my Cyber Monday promotion of Getting Naked for Money. Three Cats Along with Amanda Castleman’s adorable bundle of fur, pictured at the top of this page, I’d like to credit two other feline friends of GNFM. The kitty contribution below […]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Spokesdogs, Pt. 2
As promised — more dogs promoting Getting Naked for Money. While naked. Not Everyone Is a Pet Blogger… But some people comment on pet blogs. I first met Carla Thurber, whose Gracie is featured on the top of this page, on Will My Dog Hate Me. Carla is not sure about the James Thurber connection, but Gracie seems to be embracing […]
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