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Help a Writer Out

Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73

11384499445_a3c903e14d_zNow that I’ve become an author-publisher (I like that term better than “independent” or “indie” because, well, that word is fuzzy and slightly loaded), I’ve had a number of friends tell me, “If there’s anything I can do for you, let me know.”

This is very kind. And supportive. But it got me thinking, how do you support an author you enjoy? No matter what kind of publishing? Here’s a brief list of my ideas (beyond the obvious – buy the book). Continue reading “Help a Writer Out”

SinC September Blog-hop

by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73

My blog schedule has been a little erratic lately. Of course, my life has been a little erratic, too – especially since returning from WPA on September 7 (and my brain is still whirling from the experience, it was that epic).

But shortly after returning, I got an email from SinC National about a SinC-up event for bloggers. It’s pretty simple. They offered a list of questions and I had a choice what to answer and how much detail. Choices included: Continue reading “SinC September Blog-hop”

Countdown to WPA 2014

by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73

The excitement is building. By this time next week, I’ll be on the road with three of my Sisters in Crime, heading to Greensboro, NC for Lee Lofland’s 2014 Writers’ Police Academy.

Over the course of three days, I’ll get to see just how it’s all done – and how to write it. I’m expecting a ton of fun, just based on the pictures and stories from folks who have been there.

I’ll also get to hear Michael Connelly (of Harry Bosch fame) talk, do a driving simulator, see K-9s in action, underwater evidence recovery, and probably see some things get blown up.

Plus, I’ll get to mingle with other writers and probably exchange some helpful tips (and maybe even get a few ideas).

And knowing my traveling companions, the trip both ways should be just as fun as the conference.

Look for a wrap-up sometime after September 5 (that’s when I get home and I’m sure I’ll need a few days to put my thoughts together).

Now, do I know how to have fun or what?

Power to the People

by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73

563106811_53bbb25428_zThere’s been a lot of discussion lately about who has the power in publishing. Most people agree that publisher’s hold the lion’s share. After all, they write the contracts, they are responsible for editing and art, distribution, marketing (although authors have to do a lot themselves these days). All (cough) the author does is write (cough, cough) the book.

But this post isn’t about that. Continue reading “Power to the People”