Category: Indie Author
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FREE on KINDLE – “The Recluse Storyteller” Oct 6-9
My second novel, “The Recluse Storyteller” is FREE on Kindle (RIGHT NOW!) and for the next four days. What do you have to lose? Absolutely nothing! What do you have to gain? Hopefully a great read! Please click on the LINK here and pick yourself up a free copy. Check out the reviews, too! And if…
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The 1 YR Anniversary of “The Recluse Storyteller” – Hint: Going free soon!
“5 STARS … This is definitely one of my favourite books of the year!” – Myra, from Pieces of Whimsey Early October marks the one-year anniversary of the release of my second novel, The Recluse Storyteller. I was nervous releasing this one because of it’s unique narration style and because it’s a combination of five different…
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Thanks for Stopping by: Best Blog Month Ever!
I just want to thanks to all those who have popped over to the blog this past month. September was the best blog month ever for both visitors and views. I have greatly appreciated the comments, likes, and shares from many of you. Who knew blogging could be so much fun? I really do it…
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I’d Rather Write a Novel than a Summary of that Novel
I’m at it again. One of my most frustrating times of the year. Writing the dreaded “blurb” that will become the back of my novel or the description on Amazon or just the pitch that I’ll use with reviewers. I’m nearly at the point of sending the draft of my fourth novel out to some…
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Fun @ Short & Sweet Musical KL
I had a great time last night finally seeing the production of my mini-musical, “A Woman at War.” Vivian Chan and Boon-Kit gave wonderfully emotional performances as Johnny and Sara, a young couple separated during World War II. The direction and musical direction by husband and wife team Alvin Looi and Karynn Tan stayed true…
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I wanted to write pretentiously.
This post is kind of a continuation of what I was talking about yesterday: the four things I’ve learned about novel writing. But I feel the need to expound a little more on one of the topics. I remember in the past when I tried to write, I would become very frustrated because when I…
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Four Things I Learned About Writing Novels
Yesterday, I completed the first draft of my fourth novel. Actually, in some ways it’s hard to believe that I’ve written that many novels. It wasn’t too long ago that I had given up entirely on writing and never thought I would ever have even finished one novel. As I reflect on the writing of…
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Writing Using Third Person Limited Point of View: I hope I chose wisely.
I’m in the home stretch of writing my fourth novel. I’m excited about the possibilities that this novel has. It’s unique and interesting, and, believe it or not, it’s my first novel ever that I at don’t even mention Vietnam! Surprising, I know! This is very much a novel about one character’s journey in a…
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Indie Authors: Take Control and Benefit More
I have a dear friend who a couple years back published her fascinating story about her family living as missionaries in South Vietnam during the war years. The book was published through one of the independent presses which require fees up front. They made a nice e-book for her and produced a very professional book…
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Googling: To Make Sure an Idea isn’t Taken
I find myself from time to time getting this weird idea about what I want to write, but before I start in on it, I have to google it to make sure someone didn’t already do it. My most recent example shall remain a trade secret lest it is stolen away and used before I…
Author Mark W Sasse 