Why I Love What I Do

Why Do I Love Being Involved In The Book Publishing Industry?

“When I finally found the courage to independently release my first novel, RED TIDE, I felt a sense of accomplishment. But then my first reviews began coming in—from people I don't know. READERS! People who don't know me were reading my words and I was humbled.

My next high-point? Through the Amazon KDP Select program, my book was getting checked out of the library. READERS! I loved libraries as a kid and  thinking about my little book flying through cyber space for someone to enjoy was and is an incredible thrill.”

-- Peg Brantley, RED TIDE, Suspense Novelist , Crime Fiction Collective

for the complete blog: http://bookmarketingbuzzblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/where-do-you-look-for-ideas.html

Mysterious Writers Interview

Today I'm being interviewed by Jean Henry Meade over at Mysterious Writers. I would love to feel your support on that blog. She's had some pretty heavy hitters in the past and I'd hate her to think she wasted her time with this brand new author no one knows.

Oh. You could also win a copy of RED TIDE if you leave a comment. (That's a bribe.)




It's all better with friends.

Trailing Time

Today at CFC I'm talking about feeling the crunch of time we all feel, and then the sudden intrusion of another passion… creating a trailer… and the time it takes.

Please stop by Crime Fiction Collective and lend your advice.

It's all better with friends.

When Hard Work Meets Luck… and L.J. Sellers

When something fabulous happens to a writer there's a tendency to call him lucky. His timing was perfect so he got someone's attention. She got in the business before the business changed. He must know someone.

But the truth is, she's worked hard. Luck didn't come knocking at her door while she was sitting on her behind. She pretty much lived and breathed to write good books. Every day she showed up for work and took care of business. And one day Luck noticed.

L.J. Sellers is one of the hardest working authors I know. She has always been there to give me some advice or kick around some ideas. She's encouraged me and become a trusted friend. Now she shares some fantastic news. I hope you'll stop by Crime Fiction Collective and congratulate her.

It's all better with friends.

Goodreads Giveaway

I've made three copies of RED TIDE available on Goodreads. The very cool thing is that Goodreads will let me know who wins those copies just after the giveaway ends on June 14th. I don't have to figure out how to have a random drawing.

There's a link on the right side of this blog if you'd like to enter.

It's all better with friends.

William Kenower interviews Ridley Pearson

There's a lot to like about this interview.

I hope you enjoy it and it gets your week off to a good start.









It's all better with friends.

Balancing Act

Today I'm blogging at Crime Fiction Collective about trying to figure out how to keep Humpty Dumpty sitting on the wall. Come by and say hi. And tell me how you do it all.