by valeriedavisson | Mar 7, 2019 | Marketing, Publishing, Writer's Life
SWITCHING FROM TRADITIONAL to Self-Publishing? Why would anyone do that, you ask? Well, as hard as it is to believe, more than a few authors are ditching their publisher and either completely self publishing their books, or partner publishing with someone experienced...
by valeriedavisson | Jul 22, 2017 | Marketing, Reviews, Writer's Life, Writing Process
ALL WRITERS NEED REVIEWS. They are essential for sales, of course, but they are also a great source for information as you’re working on your next book. Writing is a craft, and just because you have a natural talent for it doesn’t mean your skills can’t improve. All...
by valeriedavisson | Apr 23, 2016 | Marketing, Publishing, Writer's Life
I am happy to announce that the audio version of FOREST PARK: Logan Book 2 has just been released! Buy it at today at Audible.com! For those of you interested in offering an audio version of your own book, check out ACX. Just as Create Space gave new authors and...
by valeriedavisson | Mar 16, 2016 | Marketing
What? You want me to do what? I admit this was my first reaction when my publicist asked me to do some radio talk show interviews. I don’t mind hard work. I don’t mind juggling my day job, family, friends, contacting book bloggers, and writing my own blog posts, while...
by valeriedavisson | Mar 12, 2016 | Marketing
Enjoy a free extended preview of the first three chapters of FOREST PARK:Logan Book 2 – now available from the publisher at: iBooks: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/forest-park-free-preview/id1091524255?mt=11 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CPTAI1E...
by valeriedavisson | Feb 24, 2016 | Marketing, Writing Process
KNOWN AS THE ELEVATOR PITCH, these 25 words may be the hardest writing you’ve ever attempted. Say you got on an elevator with one other passenger. As the doors closed and you started to zip up to the next floor, your companion turned to you and asked, “I...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.