It wouldn’t a stretch to suggest I’ve fallen off the face of the earth. I’ve neglected this little piece of internet real estate for far too long. I’ve got a list of excuses but I won’t bore you with them.
Quarter 1 has been stressful and full on. I’ve taken on more responsibility and commitments than I probably should. But these things happen. We move on.
The upside: I’ve finished editing Book # 4 in the Lexi Ryder Crime Thriller Series.
The process has taken much longer than anticipated – lots of procrastinating in between!
It’s so easy to to over edit and ruin a story or never have it published. I’ve reached a point where enough is enough. It’s time to publish and move onto to the next project.
So, Lethal Games is heading to my proofreader and I’ll have the cover reveal and blurb out shortly.
Hooray!
BOOK SALES & GIVEAWAYS
The first book in the Lexi Ryder Crime Thriller Series is currently perma free on Amazon, Kobo & Smashwords.
If you happen to download the book from Smashwords, I apologise but the formatting may be off. I’m in the process of reformatting all three books in the series.
The only marketing that I’ve done is some Twitter posting.
FREE BOOKS DOWNLOADED: 199
BOOK SOLD: 11
FREELANCING & SIDE HUSTLES
As much as I’d love to have time to hustle more and get freelance assignments, I just don’t have the time or the energy. Freelancing hasn’t been a priority.
That’s not to say that I’m giving up.
No, I enjoy writing articles and will submit queries and pitches. I’m just taking the pressure off having to do it. Which means I’m probably more likely to get shit done.
If you want to become a freelance writer, I highly recommend 30 Days or Less To Freelance Writing Success course. If you do everything the course instructs, you can start earning in the first 30 days of starting your freelance writing career. Check out this interview with Gina Horkey from Horkey Handbook for more info, So, You Want To Be A Freelance Writer or How To Become A Freelance Writer.
PITCHES SUBMITTED: 4
RESPONSES: 0
ON MY BOOKSHELF
I’ve set a goal to read 78 books this year. It’s been a slow start but here’s some of the books that I’ve enjoyed.
1. The Art of Earning: Because Making Money Should Be Beautiful
2. The End of Me by Tara Brown
3. Kill Me Again by Rachel Abbott
4. Dead City by Sean Platt & Johnny B. Truant
5. Dead Simple by Peter James
6. Swiftly Sharpens the Fang by Stuart Kenyon
7. American Sniper by Chris Kyle
8. Nowhere Child by Rachel Abbott
9. The Cleaner by Mark Dawson
10. Reinvent Yourself by James Altucher
11. Zero Sum by Russell Blake
12. Money Master The Game: 7 Simple Steps To Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins
Do you have Goodreads? We should connect.
CHANGES
I’m not happy with the look of this place. So over the next few months I’m going to have a redesign.
I want to share with you some awesome indie talent that’s out there and will start featuring indie authors and their books.
GOALS FOR QUARTER 2 (April – June)
1. Publish Lethal Games – Book 4 in the Lexi Ryder Crime Thriller Series
2. Reformat all three books and update on Amazon, Kobo, Nook, iBooks, Smashwords
3. Publish Omnibus – Book 1 – 4 in the Lexi Ryder Crime Thriller Series
4. Start marketing my books through Facebook, Amazon, Goodreads, etc.
5. Rebrand my website
6. Complete draft of my new series – a little horror, a little supernatural, a little forbidden romance.
7. Write and publish my first non-fiction ebook
8. Sell 100 books and giveaway 1000 books
9. Start a monthly newsletter
10. Create a schedule for writing and blogging and stick to it.
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