Category: What’s Happening
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On a Personal Note: Second Master’s in the Bag
Pending some depository documents for the university library that I’ve already sent, as of May 31, I just completed my second Master’s degree – this one in Humanities. (with a history concentration) It was an external degree program through California State University/Dominguez Hills. It was profitable to me in many ways. First, it got me…
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Twilight Fans Need Not Apply
I thought this was funny. My novel, Beauty Rising, got a less than stellar rating on Goodreads recently. That happens, and I’m OK with that. I can’t expect everyone to like it. Just out of curiosity, I clicked on the rater’s Goodreads page to see what kind of books this person typically likes. Topping the list…
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My Summer Writing Plans
I have three weeks of busyness ahead of me, and then writing time. Next week is drama week with the debut of my new play, “Grandparents’ War.” Then a few days of review with my students and then exam week. After that, freedom for the summer. And that means writing! Here’s what I currently have…
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My First Southeast Asian Giveaway!
I’m excited to do a Goodread’s Giveaway for Beauty Rising focused just on Southeast Asia – Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. So far, there are 12 people requesting a free copy – isn’t that awesome! Malaysia – my home! Thailand – the birthplace of my daughter! Indonesia – our vacation spot! and Vietnam – which inspired my…
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On Review #50
I’ve been real pleased at the number of reviews that my debut novel Beauty Rising has garnered over its first 5 months of release. Just today on Amazon I got my 50th, a very humbling review from someone who said: “Wonderful! This was the most satisfying book I have read this year, and I read more than…
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There are Book Covers in a Library
I was sitting in the library with young artist Joyce Lee. She has been tasked with creating the cover artwork and design for my next novel The Recluse Storyteller. I had given her five different images to work with even though it was clear in my mind which one would be on the cover. When…
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My Reviews are Not Fake – I pledge!
I took the pledge – http://truereviewpledge.com/ Truth be told, I took the pledge in order to request a review of my novel “Beauty Rising” from a site who won’t review authors unless they take the pledge. But, I support what TrueReviewPledge is trying to accomplish. We’ve probably all heard the stories. Authors padding their Amazon reviews…
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Final Writer’s Workshop in Penang
Tuesday @ 7 the Dalat Library is hosting me for the final installment of my writer’s series – this one on the publishing industry. I’ll be highlighting the changing landscape of the industry and what I have learned (and am learning) as an indie author concerning self-publishing and promotion. So if you are in Penang,…
Author Mark W Sasse 