BOOK REVIEW: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
Kelly Schuknecht
by Kelly Schuknecht
4d ago
BOOK REVIEW: “The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz ABOUT THE BOOKS (from Amazon): A young author is invited to an exclusive writer’s retreat that soon descends into a pulse-pounding nightmare—in the vein of The Plot and Please Join Us. Alex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend and current rival, is attending doesn’t dampen her excitement. Bu ..read more
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Creating the Ultimate Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan
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by Kelly Schuknecht
5d ago
Are you struggling to figure out how to market your nonfiction book? Worry not, because I’ve got your back! In this blog post, we’ll go through the must-have components of a rock-solid book marketing plan. Yep, the kind that’ll make your book the talk of the town! The 5 W’s Before we dive in, let’s cover some basics. I call this the 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. Knowing these will steer your marketing ship in the right direction. Who: Your target audience What: Your book and its unique selling points Where: Online and offline platforms for marketing When: Timeline of your marketing ..read more
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BOOK REVIEW: I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
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by Kelly Schuknecht
6d ago
BOOK REVIEW: I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid ABOUT THE BOOKS (from Amazon): Now a Netflix original movie, this deeply scary and intensely unnerving novel follows a couple in the midst of a twisted unraveling of the darkest unease. You will be scared. But you won’t know why… I’m thinking of ending things. Once this thought arrives, it stays. It sticks. It lingers. It’s always there. Always. Jake once said, “Sometimes a thought is closer to truth, to reality, than an action. You can say anything, you can do anything, but you can’t fake a thought.” And here’s what I’m thinking: I ..read more
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Meet the Author Monday: Roxanne Gould
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by Kelly Schuknecht
1w ago
It’s Meet the Author Monday! Each week we meet a new author and get to know a little about them, their writing process, publishing experience, and tips for other writers. Today we’re talking to Roxanne Gould, author of “More Than Just a Pretty Face”. About Roxanne Gould: Modeling has been my guiding light since the tender age of three and I have the second longest career as a fashion model in the industry today. As my twenties unfolded, I embraced a whirlwind existence, relocating to New York and immersing myself in full-time modeling. This paved the way for a decade-long adventure in Europe ..read more
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Meet the Author Monday: Susannah Marren
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by Kelly Schuknecht
1w ago
It’s Meet the Author Monday! Each week we meet a new author and get to know a little about them, their writing process, publishing experience, and tips for other writers. Today we’re talking to Susannah Marren, author of “Maribelle’s Shadow”. About Susannah Marren: Susannah Marren is the author of Between the Tides, A Palm Beach Wife and A Palm Beach Scandal and the pseudonym for Susan Shapiro Barash, who has written over a dozen nonfiction books, including Tripping the Prom Queen, Toxic Friends, You’re Grounded Forever, But First Let’s Go Shopping, and A Passion for More. For her nonfiction ..read more
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Meet the Author Monday: Debra Borchert
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by Kelly Schuknecht
3w ago
It’s Meet the Author Monday! Each week we meet a new author and get to know a little about them, their writing process, publishing experience, and tips for other writers. Today we’re talking to Debra Borchert, author of “Her Own Legacy,Book 1 of the Château de Verzat series”. About Debra Borchert: Debra Borchert is the author of the Château de Verzat series—following headstrong and independent women and the four-hundred loyal families who protect a Loire Valley château and vineyard during the French Revolution—Her Own Legacy 2022, Her Own Revolution 2023, Her Own War 2024, and a companion coo ..read more
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Meet the Author Monday: Patricia Averbach
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by Kelly Schuknecht
1M ago
It’s Meet the Author Monday! Each week we meet a new author and get to know a little about them, their writing process, publishing experience, and tips for other writers. Today we’re talking to Patricia Averbach, author of “Dreams of Drowning”. About Patricia Averbach: Patricia Averbach began her writing career at sixteen as literary assistant to Anzia Yeszierska, Jewish-American author of the immigrant experience. A native Clevelander, she’s a former director of The Chautauqua Writers Center in Chautauqua, New York. Her upcoming novel, Dreams of Drowning (Bedazzled Ink, 2024), was a finalist ..read more
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Elevate Your Story: Join Our Live Masterclass on Creating Your Audiobook with AI
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by Kelly Schuknecht
1M ago
In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often leave little room for the quiet moments with a good book, audiobooks have become our saving grace. They’re our companions during the daily commute, our solace on long walks, and our nighttime whisperers. As authors, this opens up a golden opportunity to connect with our audience on a deeply personal level. And here’s the kicker: What if you could narrate your own audiobook, in your own voice, without the steep learning curve and high production costs typically involved? Enter the magical world of AI. Your Story, Your Voice: A Live Mast ..read more
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Meet the Author Monday: Teresa Dovalpage
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by Kelly Schuknecht
1M ago
It’s Meet the Author Monday! Each week we meet a new author and get to know a little about them, their writing process, publishing experience, and tips for other writers. Today we’re talking to Teresa Dovalpage, author of “Last Seen in Havana”. About Teresa Dovalpage: Writer, translator and college professor, Teresa Dovalpage is a Cuban transplant firmly rooted in New Mexico. She is the author of twelve novels, among them the Havana Mystery series, three short story collections and four theater plays. She lives with her husband, one dog and too many barn cats. About Last Seen in Havana: A C ..read more
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BOOK REVIEW: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
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by Kelly Schuknecht
1M ago
BOOK REVIEW: “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney ABOUT THE BOOKS (from Amazon): Think you know the person you married? Think again… Things have been wrong with Mr and Mrs Wright for a long time. When Adam and Amelia win a weekend away to Scotland, it might be just what their marriage needs. Self-confessed workaholic and screenwriter Adam Wright has lived with face blindness his whole life. He can’t recognize friends or family, or even his own wife.  Every anniversary the couple exchange traditional gifts–paper, cotton, pottery, tin–and each year Adam’s wife writes him a letter that ..read more
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