May 2012 Blog Posts (48)

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Life Lessons from a Rodeo Queen

Lesson #1

I have learned that no matter what wild thing is going on in my life, if I pause and put on a bit of decoration, a bit of…

Q1: Thanks for participating in our Authors.com Spotlight Interview series Sarah! Please introduce yourself and your book to help our readers get to know you.

A:  My name is Sarah Williams and I’m the author of Captive.  I’m originally from Wiltshire in England but currently live in the Illawarra region of Australia.  As well as writing I love to read and also…

   A Blur resembling a tiny strawberry blonde girl in pink pajamas ran and jumped into the bed as fast as she could. “Beat you” she boasted as Vivian moved closer towards the bed. Vivian pulled the covers up over her and kissed her softly on the forehead “Goodnight sweetheart”.  Vivian didn’t think it would go as smoothly as it did. Up until today they had a routine; race to bed, tuck in the covers, ask for a story, check for monsters under the bed, close the closet door, and then…

I'm impressed by folks doing trilogies, etc. Makes perfect sense...guaranteed audience. If readers like #1, they're bound to check out #2...and already know the cast of characters.  I'm working on my 2nd book, but it's quite unlike the first (MEDICINE ROCK, A Journey of Vision and Healing, IUniverse, Kindle, etc). The first is based on my adventures in 1971, so I knew the cast, plot, timeline, etc. This new book is based in a mountain town in Montana, and the characters are creating…

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My new blog is "Things Women Love".  If you have a romance novel or story and would like to be posted to the "Books for Women" page please send me a message with a link to your book or leave it in the comments section. Happy blogging!

I have heard it is wise to create backlinks to your work!  Anyone have experience in this area?  Thoughts?