This Week on Awkward Author: You Are a Writer
Okay, I realize that not everyone who watches or listens to Awkward Author is a writer, but if you’re someone who writes, then rest assured you’re a writer despite what some misguided individuals have...
View ArticleMy Series Challenges, Watching Veronica Mars and More in the Latest Episode...
As I continue to navigate a topsy turvy sort of week, I’m moving ahead with the third book in my first ever series and finding that writing a trilogy can be tricky, but I’m finding inspiration...
View ArticleWho’s my favorite character?
This month over at YA Outside the Lines we’re all talking about the favorite character that we’ve created. That’s almost like asking a parent to choose their favorite child. So, do I have a favorite?...
View ArticleLost in Translation – Listen or Watch the Latest Episode of Awkward Author in...
Another draft is complete, some routine changes have upset my dog which made for some challenges in recording this episode and I share some things I recently learned about differences between American...
View ArticleMy Summer Hiatus is Over
The past month has been a busy one from breaking my website to not quite finishing my latest work in progress. Catch up on everything I’ve been up to authorwise in the latest episode of Awkward...
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Girl Most Likely to Succeed Hardcover Books on Sale for just $6.82
Have you had your eye on a hardcover edition of my novel Girl Most Likely to Succeed? Now’s your chance to snag one for the low price of just $682–that’s a whopping 70 percent off the cover price! I...
View ArticleA Post About Easter Eggs in July
This month over at YA Outside the Lines, we’re talking about secrets in books, so I had some fun writing a post all about Easter Eggs – not the ones the Easter Bunny hides, but the ones hidden in...
View ArticleCheck Out AlissaOriginal.com
While writing is my main creative outlet, it’s not my only one. I’m not a classically trained artist, but I enjoy creating my own digital graphics and artwork that I offer for sale on some different...
View ArticleAuthor Income Report & a Hiatus, the latest Awkward Author episode
Well, I’m a bit late in posting this here, as earlier this week I managed to break my website. Things seemt to be up and running now, but word of warning there may be a few more hiccups as I work on...
View ArticleCatch the Latest Awkward Author Episode
Happy to report that after yesterday’s stormy start, Ron and I enjoyed perfect summer weather for our annual anniversary picnic lunch. I was going to share a picture, but for some reason right now...
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This Week on Awkward Author
I’m back in the writing saddle this week as I put my efforts into writing a few different projects, but I’m still staying focused on my trilogy and setting some goals and targets for myself. Time will...
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Family Visits and Writing Injuries This Week on Awkward Author
Family visits are all well and good until somebody sprains a toe. It’s been a rough week for my body, but a fun week visiting with my parents. That and some thoughts on retail stores in the latest...
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How much did I make in May?–The Latest Episode of Awkward Author
A new month, means a new author income report, and despite Barnes & Noble including me in that recent sale, it was not an especially big month for book sales for me. Watch the latest Awkward...
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What’s Your Backup Plan? – The Latest Awkward Author Episode
A “day job” related mistake this week cost me some writing time and reminded me about the importance of always backing up your work. When I’m working on a book, I like to email myself a copy after...
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Talking About that Barnes & Noble Promo and More This Week on Awkward Author
In this week’s episode of the Awkward Author vlog and podcast I explain all the details behind being included in that Barnes & Noble sale promo. I also discuss making progress, though not quite as...
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Stock Up on Great Reads at Barnes & Noble’s Graduation Sale
With the end of the school year and graduation just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to stock up on some fun reading for summer. Barnes & Noble’s Graduation Sale is the perfect way to load...
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Authors, Check Out These Image Editing Tools
In the latest episode of Awkward Author, which you can watch here: or listen to here: I shared some software and tools that I use for editing images for book covers, book ads, book mockups and more....
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Watch My Latest Author Income Report
This week on Awkward Author, find out how much money I made from my books in April. Spoiler alert: not much. Also find out the mistake I made uploading my box set graphic to Apple Books and why you...
View ArticleI’ve Published My First Box Set and More on This Week’s Awkward Author
I’m excited to have published my first e-book box set, though at least as of this writing I haven’t gotten around to adding all the links and such to this site. It’s coming soon. I promise! In the...
View ArticleCatch the April 24th Episode of Awkward Author
In this week’s episode of the Awkward Author vlog and podcast I talk about the awkwardness of discussing a crime-filled thriller in a public restaurant, the awesomeness of making progress on my first...
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