by Andi | Oct 26, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
Today, my guest is the lovely Debra Smouse. I’ve only known Deb for a little while, but she’s fast become one of those people I can go to with writing laments and questions. She’s wise and compassionate, and she has two new books out this week. Read... by Andi | Oct 22, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
The truth is that I could probably read YA fantasy novels all the time and not get bored if they had two things: a compelling protagonist (especially if she’s female) and a premise about magic that rings true to me. I’m simple really. So Shadow and Bone... by Andi | Oct 19, 2016 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
I’m going to be very honest here. One of the reasons I self-publish is that I’m impatient. I don’t want to wait two years to see my book come into print. I think that’s a fair reason to go it on my own. BUT my impatience can also be a danger... by Andi | Oct 15, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
Nearby, we have a book fair. They are only open a few weeks a year, but when they are open, it’s like a little taste of heaven on earth for me. Within the walls of two GIANT warehouses, they sell tons and tons of discounted books, usually remaindered titles, in... by Andi | Oct 12, 2016 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
Three years ago, I decided to self-publish my first full-length book, The Slaves Have Names. My husband and I had just gotten married, and I’d been working for the past few months on building my business as an editor . . . so our funds were very tight a la...