Monthly Archives: April 2014

So You Want to Sell Books

Okay, I’ll come right out with it in that promotion and selling is an area that I’m not strong in. Not really because I don’t understand what is involved or how to do it, but simply because there are not … Continue reading

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Weekly Paranormal-Scope

While I’m not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked with the paranormal in the world. In many ways, so are you. The Paranormal-Scope is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant … Continue reading

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Do You Remember Your First?

When I began writing romance novels, I remember that I read as much as I wrote. I bought used paperbacks through Amazon at an alarming clip and staying up ’til all hours of the night reading.  Now, the tables have turned.  … Continue reading

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What A Writer Needs – Part 3: Memories

I was speaking to a friend recently about my vampire series and the minor character of Lily Snow that sometimes has a small part in my books.  She smiled and said, “I know who Lily Snow really is.”  I laughed.  … Continue reading

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Tomorrow the Winner will be Announced

AND THE WINNER  IS JOANNE LAPLANTE WITH HER ENTRY OF HONEY SHAY! NEXT WEEK I’M DOING A COVER REVEAL HERE FOR THE PRINT VERSION FOR BURN IN HELL, A JAKE CARRINGTON MYSTERY. What are you reading? I’m reading Bones of … Continue reading

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The Last Post by Gerri Brousseau

As I sat down to write today’s blog, it dawned on me that this would be the last post I would be writing from my condo before I move into my new place. I started to think about the mixed … Continue reading

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The Elusive Vampire

With the recent release of my vampire paranormal romance Blood Eternal, I thought it only fitting to chat about vampires today and their appeal as well as share an excerpt. I know, vampires have been done before, but Blood Eternal … Continue reading

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Things I Learned from Self-publishing by Leia Shaw

Last week I talked about expanded my publishing choices to move beyond only self-publishing and look at traditional options as well. But because, as I said last week, I am still loyal to the self-publishing journey, I want to mention … Continue reading

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Weekly Paranormal-Scope

While I’m not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked with the paranormal in the world. In many ways, so are you. The Paranormal-Scope is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant … Continue reading

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Happy Easter!

Easter snuck up on me this year.  I just came off of a production at school last weekend and this week I’ve been playing catch-up both at home and at school.  So it suddenly occurred to me today, that Easter … Continue reading

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