All posts tagged books

C is for Cover

That all-important eye-catching wrapper is the first introduction of your masterpiece to your reader. You never can make a new first impression. How do you put your best face forward? With a fabulous cover. Whether you are using a photograph, original artwork or stark text, your cover needs to be a few things. Since 18% […]

B is for Beta

“But my book is in English.” Blink. Blink. “Are you sure?”

A is for Author

Letter A

Almost every writer, from the time the first crayon and construction paper book is taped together with The End on the last page, dreams of being an author. You can still see the picture in your head of what you look like as an author. What does it really mean to be an author?

Writer’s Darklight

Red came through the door and was surprised to see two figures, but it was just Gail Thornton and Claret in the Coffee Shoppe. Claret poured rich espresso for the two of us and set out some chocolate crullers. Red pulled up a chair and took a sip. I couldn’t wait to ask her all […]

Painting and Cats

Red Road Trip Bus

My hair is not done, and I am going to do my make up on the way. Just get in. We are late.