This time of year I spend a good chunk of my waking hours on the soccer field. Not playing, mind you. Spectating. And we spectators are a hardy bunch. Rain. Wind. Fog. Bees. Snow. We’re out there. (Although I must admit, I have watched from the car a time or two!) My son plays on two […]
Author Archives: Wendy S. Marcus
Show Me the Money and an Update
October 15, 2010 – 1:59 AM
Hi Blog Friends! If you’re one of those people who pay close attention to detail, like me, you’ll notice I’ve added my middle initial to my name. Come to find out there is another Wendy Marcus who’s an author so I’ve added my middle initial (S for Sue) to differentiate myself. As much as I’d like […]
My First Sale!
October 9, 2010 – 2:25 AM
Hi All! Just in case there’s anyone out there who hasn’t heard my good news, I spoke with my editor and my agent this morning, and Harlequin Mills and Boon offered me a contract for a two book deal. My first book should be in their publishing lineup in June or July of 2011.I am absolutely thrilled.I […]
I Did It!
October 4, 2010 – 12:29 PM
I Did It! Sold my book? No. Not yet. But I did get my oldest daughter, my first to leave the nest, settled into college seven hours away. And I’m proud to say I did it with a minimum of tears. (Although I lost it after I returned home and popped my head into her […]
Humor, Heat, and Hooks Part 2
September 26, 2010 – 8:04 PM
As promised, here is my second post from the Humor, Heat, and Hooks: The Building Blocks of a Page Turner workshop I attended at national. My apologies again to author Katy Madison, the presenter, as I am unable to access the link she provided and thus cannot transfer it on to all of you. Humor is […]
Getting Your Picture to Show up on Blogs
September 23, 2010 – 12:47 AM
Hello Blog Friends! I’m writing a quick post to share some interesting information I’ve come across. It’s always frustrated me that my picture only seems to show up when I post on certain blogs. Well, I recently learned of a site named Gravatar and when you upload your signature picture it shows up on most blogs as long […]
The Building Blocks of a Page Turner
September 19, 2010 – 2:59 PM
I’ve been a bit remiss about sharing some of what I learned at RWA national. So today I will post a bit of information from a workshop titled Humor, Heat and Hooks, The Building Blocks of a Page Turner by Author Katy Madison. My apologies to Ms. Madison as I was unable to access the website […]
Book Trailers
September 12, 2010 – 3:04 PM
I’m pressed for time blog friends. But I wanted to share with you an awesome post on the blog of one of my new followers, Author Laura Kaye. On September 4th, Laura wrote a post titled Book Trailer How-Tos and Resources. It is chock full of great information including helpful hints and where to obtain stock […]
I Really Should Stay Home and Write!
September 5, 2010 – 8:41 PM
“I really should stay home and write.” I utter these words time and time again when my husband takes my children to the local baseball stadium, the movies, or the mall. I’m always looking to carve out some alone time so I can sit at my computer, uninterrupted, and actually finish a thought. As a result, I […]
August 28, 2010 – 1:55 PM
Hi All! As I look toward the future (and procrastinate in the present), I think about marketing my book. (You know, the one I am revising that has not yet been accepted for publication and may never be!) Anyway, I came across this article Using Facebook to Amplify Your Reach (and Not Annoy People) that I […]