Tag: books

Yes, You Have to Price Your Books Low if You Want People to Buy Them

You dedicated two years to working on your first novel (here’s mine!). Spent several hundred dollars (or even a couple thousand) on editors and designers. And now that you’re ready to publish, you’re being told to price your book LOW? Screw that, right? I’m Here to Tell You that Low Prices = Higher Readership I…

Shari Lopatin

October 2, 2018

For the Writers

book marketing, books, creative writing, indie author, marketing, marketing tips, publishing, reading, self-publishing
Why Indie Authors Have to Stick Together

I’ve heard self-publishing “experts” say time and time again that no big difference exists between an author going the traditional route or the indie route. Ahem — I beg to differ. Therefore, here are the reasons why us indie authors have to stick together: 1) We have to pay for EVERYTHING. Editors, designers, copyright filing,…

Shari Lopatin

September 27, 2018

For the Writers

blogging, books, creative writing, eBooks, fiction, humor, indie author, publishing, reading, self-publishing, Writing
Is ‘Wildchilds’ by Eugenia Melian the Wild Ride it Should Be? (Book Review)

*Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I reviewed this book independently of any commissions or payments. Book: Wildchilds Author: Eugenia Melian Publisher: Fashion Sphinx Books Published: Sept. 20, 2018 Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/a/80019/9781732547704 Stars: 2/5 This was…

Shari Lopatin

September 24, 2018

Book Reviews

#MeToo, ARC, book review, books, Eugenia Melian, fashion, fiction, literary fiction, NetGalley, pop culture, publishing, reading, Wildchilds
Win a SIGNED Copy of my Book, The Apollo Illusion!

Do you love reading, author-signed books, and fun giveaways? Well … Starting today, I’m launching a giveaway for two SIGNED copies of my debut YA science fiction/dystopian suspense novel, The Apollo Illusion. That means YOU could win one of two author-signed copies! Wanna enter? Here’s how: Enter the Giveaway! To enter the giveaway, just sign…

Shari Lopatin

September 6, 2018

The Apollo Illusion

book giveaway, books, creative writing, dystopian fiction, giveaway, publishing, reading, science fiction, signed book, technology, The Apollo Illusion, Writing, young adult fiction
Is ‘There There’ by Tommy Orange Worth the Hype? (Book Review)

*Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I bought my own copy of this book and reviewed it independently of any commissions, payments, or trade-offs. “This is a book that should not go unread. It holds the weight…

Shari Lopatin

September 4, 2018

Book Reviews

American Indian, book recommendation, book review, books, fiction, indigenous culture, literary fiction, Native American, publishing, reading, There There, Tommy Orange
What it’s Like to Be 2 Millennia Old?

The following is a guest post from a mysterious writer. You must read until the end to discover the secretive recluse … Everyone has their secrets. Mine is more complicated than most. Sure, I look like a perky twenty-four-year-old with resting bitchy face, but you’d be wrong. At least about the twenty-four-year-old part. I’m actually…

Shari Lopatin

August 9, 2018

For the Writers, Random Rants

books, Carissa Andrews, cozy mystery, creative writing, fantasy, funny, historical fiction, humor, indie authors, mystery, new books, Oracle, publishing, reading, science fiction, self-publishing, supernatural, Writing
The Great Goodreads Confession of 2018 (from a Goodreads Author, Nonetheless)

Let me make a confession: technically, I’ve been a Goodreads member since 2008 or 2009. But I lost my username, password, and old email address. And I couldn’t get back in (can we say “BUMMER?”). I know, I know. For someone who wrote a science fiction dystopia about the future repercussions of a society that’s…

Shari Lopatin

August 1, 2018

For the Writers, Random Rants

book reviews, books, books worth reading, creative writing, dystopian fiction, Goodreads, humor, indie author, new books, publishing, reading, science fiction, Social media, Writing, young adult books
From Journalist to Horror, Author John Coon Gets Real on His Journey

I am so excited to have new author and veteran journalist, John Coon, on my blog today! John agreed to an interview about his debut horror novel, Pandora Reborn (which frankly, looks crazy scary, so you should check it out). So, without further ado … SHARI: You’re a fellow journalist! I always love connecting with other…

Shari Lopatin

July 29, 2018

For the Writers

author, author interview, books, books worth reading, creative writing, debut novel, horror, indie author, John Coon, Pandora Reborn, reading, thriller, Writing
How to Deal with Criticism After Publishing Your Book

No matter how you slice it, reading criticism of your beloved book is hard. Especially when it’s your first book, and a critique can feel like a personal assault on your child. I get it. As I prepared to read the first public reviews of my debut novel, The Apollo Illusion, I mentally put up…

Shari Lopatin

July 25, 2018

For the Writers, The Apollo Illusion

author, book critics, book reviews, books, creative writing, indie author, publishing, publishing advice, reading, self-publishing, The Apollo Illusion, writer, Writing, writing advice
Why ‘The Most Beautiful’ by Mayte Garcia Will Make You Love and Hate Prince

*Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I bought my own copy of this book and reviewed it independently of any commissions, payments, or trade-offs. The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince, is a story about music, artistry,…

Shari Lopatin

July 21, 2018

Book Reviews

book review, books, dance, Mayte Garcia, memoir, music, performing arts, Pop, Prince, reading, Rock, The Most Beautiful, The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince, The Performing Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Writing