Category: News and Editorials
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New Group for Indie Writers and Readers
As you may remember, fellow indie author Cendrine Marrouat and I created an #AuthorIndieSpeak Twitter chat last year, where we discussed all sorts of things relevant to indie authors. We discussed marketing, how to publish, reaching readers, and much more. We’ve decided a Facebook group might be a better format for these conversations and better…
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Five Characteristics of Great Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction explores the unknown, the impossible, and the extraordinary. The genre (which includes fantasy, science fiction, horror, superhero fiction, dystopian, utopian, and other stories with supernatural and/or futuristic elements) allows us to venture into the uncharted territories of our imagination, and delve into worlds that challenge our understanding of what is possible. I write…
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Faders and Alphas Series: 2nd Edition
Dear Reader, As you probably know, I’ve spent the past couple of years writing and publishing the Faders and Alphas two-book series that also includes two short story serials. Well, with the release of the second edition covers, my co-author (Lornett B. Vestal) and I have finally reached the end of our journey with the…
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A Letter from the Editor: Looking Forward to an Exciting 2023
Dear Readers, I hope you are enjoying the content here at Waking Writer. Since I started this site in 2016, Waking Writer has become quite a hub for indie authors looking for more exposure. Last year was a busy year as promotion requests poured in! This year, you can expect more fascinating interviews, book highlights,…
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Next #AutherIndieSpeak on Sept. 29!
Our next #AuthorIndieSpeak is coming soon. The #AuthorIndieSpeak Chat is a monthly invitation to all indie authors who are interested in discussing the self-publishing industry and building meaningful relationships in their field. While we envision #AuthorIndieSpeak as a meet-and-greet type of event, we also sprinkle questions in the mix. Further, we would love for indie…
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A Serene Study of Love: Review of A Particle of You
“To truly enjoy poetry, we must leave behind our preconceived notions of what the art form is supposed to be; and instead, let the words freely come and speak to us. The same goes for love, actually. The more we embrace it, the more we grow.” Cendrine Marrouat “Love can mean so many things to…
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Conversation Highlights from the August #AuthorIndieSpeak
On Thursday, August 25, 2022, Cendrine Marrouat and I hosted our second #AuthorIndieSpeak chat on Twitter, where we invited indie authors to meet and discuss random things related to writing and publishing. We had a robust conversation with indie authors around the United States, Canada, and Britain! We discussed all manner of things, including how…
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Join #AutherIndieSpeak on Aug. 25!
If you missed the first #AuthorIndieSpeak Chat last month, fear not…we’re having another one tomorrow, August 25 at 7pm EST! The #AuthorIndieSpeak Chat is a monthly invitation to all indie authors who are interested in discussing the self-publishing industry and building meaningful relationships in their field. Indie publishing experts (editors, proofreaders, cover designers, marketers, etc.)…
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Conversation Highlights from #AuthorIndieSpeak
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Cendrine Marrouat and I hosted our first #AuthorIndieSpeak chat on Twitter, where we invited indie authors to meet and discuss random things related to writing and publishing. We had a robust conversation with a few indie authors about all manner of things, from how the weather affects our writing to…
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#AutherIndieSpeak Chat on July 28!
Dear Readers, We’re a couple days away from the first #AuthorIndieSpeak Chat this Thursday, at 7pm EST! The #AuthorIndieSpeak Chat is a monthly invitation to all indie authors who are interested in discussing the self-publishing industry and building meaningful relationships in their field. Indie publishing experts (editors, proofreaders, cover designers, marketers, etc.) are also welcome…
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