Second to writing fiction, my passion is marketing. I know some people dread this part of the process of being an author. I was one of those who had to be dragged into cyber marketing, fighting every inch of the way. I didn't have time for reading blogs on the Internet or interacting with those who did. I couldn't afford to buy all the books they tried to ram down my throat and wouldn't have time to read them if I wanted to. No, I wanted people to buy MY books.

I had an…

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WANTED

Acquisitions Editor

Independent Press

Salary: Below Minimum…

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Sound familiar? Dr. Seuss wrote the poem as an inspiration and promise to children.

Writers go to many places, often inside our heads but sometimes to book signings, conferences, libraries and Starbucks. Usually we…

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I was recently invited to Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA, to speak to aspiring writers about the world of publishing. Mt. SAC, as it is commonly called, is the largest community college in the United States. I wasn't there just to lecture at the weekend writers' conference, but also to represent Oak Tree Press in my role as acquisitions editor and scout for talent.

 

To be 60 and sitting in a classroom with people barely in their 20's listening to teachers half my age…

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Dear Borders,

I recently heard the bad news of your bankruptcy. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and yours. In these tough economic times it's sad to see 20,000 people forced out of work. At first, I worried that the cause of your demise was the lack of readers in this country. As an author and acquisitions editor for a small press, this would also be dire news for me and my profession as well. But, oddly enough, my growth has not been affected by the economic downturn. In fact, I… Continue