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It’s almost time for Criminal Negligence!
No, I’m not talking about committing a crime. 😀 Criminal Negligence is book two in the Sydney Valentine Mystery series and will be available on Amazon on October 10th. Currently, it’s available for pre-order. If you’re also a subscriber to … Continue reading
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SEE NO EVIL gets a new cover!
I had a new cover created for my short story, See No Evil. Thank you, Deborah, of Tugboat Design! Even though it’s a short story, I still wanted it to coordinate with The Protector cover. As much as I enjoy creating … Continue reading
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Murder at the Maples is now FREE on Kindle
Originally posted on Joanne Phillips:
You’d better not be getting fed up with Flora Lively news because I’ve got one more great bit of news today – to celebrate the release of the audiobook, the Kindle edition of Murder at…
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Is your book’s main character YOU?
“Is Sydney Valentine you?” I’ve been asked that question several times. I imagine that if the main character is of the same gender as the writer, that might be the assumption with some readers. I think most writers would say … Continue reading
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The Protector ebook is FREE today on Amazon!
Get The Protector ebook on Amazon! When the body of a social worker is found on the stairway inside the building where she works, a mouthful of Scrabble letters tells Detective Valentine that this is not a random killing. And it’s … Continue reading
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e-Book Cover Design Awards for June 2014
I recently entered Joel Friedlander’s e-Book Cover Design Awards contest. I didn’t win, but I received feedback, which I agree with. What do you think? Agree or disagree?
Editing, cleaning, and the simplicity of layers
Earlier this week, my eight-year-old daughter and I discussed the lack of cleaning in her bedroom. She usually comes up with an excuse. The most recent, which was probably the most believable I’ve heard lately, was “I don’t know where to start.” She grabbed … Continue reading
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Sunday Bits – June 22, 2014 – Book Design Templates
Last year, as I was writing my first novel, The Protector, my intention was that I’d self publish it. I planned for an ebook version for Amazon, Smashwords, and B&N, plus a paperback printed by Createspace. I use Scrivener for my writing software … Continue reading
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A new cover for The Protector
I recently worked with Deborah, of Tugboat Design. I saw her interview on Mary Rosenblum’s blog. Thanks, Mary. 🙂 I contacted Deborah after browsing the covers on her site. Her covers are great! I think her designs are better than most … Continue reading
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Pull the trigger next time!
Hi, everybody! I’m Detective Sydney Valentine and I’m hijacking this blog today. Don’t all cheer at once. The reason I’m here is because I’ve got something to say. For those of you who’ve read The Protector, you know that I always … Continue reading
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Danielle Lenee Davis 