Today I’m celebrating 11 years of Building Online Relationships – One Reader at a Time! When I published this book, I hoped it would help a few authors. Eleven years later, it has opened doors, created friendships, launched new opportunities, and helped shape everything I teach today. This week on the blog I’m sharing 11 lessons I’ve learned over the past 11 years. Let’s celebrate together! Get your copy today. Its available in: ebook –
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Hello Authors, In the last issue, we talked about becoming the go-to author in your niche. Now it’s time to put that strategy into action. Authority isn’t something readers magically give you. It’s something you build through consistency. Every bio. Every post. Every newsletter. Every conversation with a reader. Together, they tell one story about who you are and why readers should trust you. Let’s build your Author Authority Framework. 1. Create Your One-Sentence Positioning
Hello Authors, Have you ever noticed that certain authors immediately come to mind when someone mentions a specific genre or topic? They didn’t become memorable by trying to appeal to everyone. They became memorable because they became known for something. Many authors worry that choosing a niche will limit their audience. In reality, the opposite happens. The clearer your message is, the easier it is for the right readers to find you. Let’s talk about
Bringing my joy – K-Dramas to my books was a no-brainer. If you follow me, you know I’m a big fan of K-Dramas. Watching them over the years has inspired my writing. When I was writing Love In Space, I made Baila and Kal-El K-Drama fans too. I included a K-Drama night where they binge one of their favorite K-Dramas. Here are a few things I love about K-Dramas that I include in my writing.
Hello Authors, Most authors think they need a full relaunch to get attention back on an older book. You don’t. You don’t need countdowns.You don’t need a big campaign.You don’t need to announce anything. What you need is a fresh way to reintroduce your book. Because the truth is… Most readers have never seen it. Let’s talk about how to bring your book back into the spotlight—without calling it a relaunch. 1. New Hook Angle
Hello Authors, One of the biggest mistakes authors make is this: They treat their older books like they’re out of stock. Promoted once.Shared during launch.Then quietly moved aside for the next project. But your backlist? It’s not an archive. It’s an asset. And if you use it correctly, it can continue bringing in readers and sales long after your launch is over. Let’s talk about how to make that happen. 1. Repackaging Older Books Your
Being on set was AMAZING. I saw:🎬 How scenes are called🎤 Microphones in action🎥 Cameras rolling🎞️ The full production process And it made something very clear to me… I want more of this. My dream? To one day have my own script turned into a movie. And yes…I’m dreaming BIG. 🏆 Best Script🏆 Best Movie Why not? Being on set didn’t just inspire me—it stretched my vision. In the final part, I’m sharing what this
Hello Authors, In Part 1, we talked about building promotion systems that support your writing life. Now let’s make it practical. Because the real problem isn’t that authors don’t want to promote. It’s that promotion starts to feel like a second full-time job. Don’t you just hate that? You sit down thinking, “I need to post something today…”And before you know it, time is gone and writing didn’t happen. That’s not sustainable. Today, I’m going
Here’s the real lesson for me… I’ve seen Brenda post casting calls for YEARS. And my usual response? “I’m at work. I can’t do it.” But this year, I made a decision: I’m done saying “I can’t.” If I want something? I’m going to make space for it. Take a day off.Adjust my schedule.Figure it out. And guess what? This opportunity came on a Saturday. And even with obstacles…I still made it. That’s what happens
So when it was time for our scene… We were part of another funeral scene, just sitting in the audience saying:“Amen” and “Hallelujah.” Simple, right? But here’s the funny part… Everyone went to the back rows. So guess where I ended up? Front row. And guess where they filmed? The front So IF my part doesn’t get cut… You might just see me in the movie. (And if you know anything about movies… you know
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