December Author Update
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Annual Review
It’s always a good idea to evaluate the past year and make any changes for the coming year—no matter what you do. Here’s what I’ve discovered for Chickadee Words but I’m also making adjustments in my personal life, too.
What worked?
Events! Next year I want to do lots of them. School visits, fairs, conferences, pop-ups, library readings, bookstore signings, etc.
What didn’t work?
Social media for sales. I like social media for catching up with people, but I haven’t found many people buy from social media posts. That’s why next year, I’m focusing on one, maybe two social media outlets. YouTube will be one of them.
Overall strategy for 2025.
More events, less social media, SEO improvements on the website, continue my twice monthly blog tradition.
As for my personal life—more regular devotion time, stick to a healthy diet, and have an exercise routine. Also, I’ll be helping someone very special get their story out into the world. More on that down the road.
Young Emeline (a Prequel)
IT… HAS… BEGUN.
By January, I’ll have a rough outline with necessary scenes, plot points, and exciting new adventures for young Emeline. How did she become the Emeline we know? We’ll find out in this prequel for middle-grade readers, or any readers who love her. By working monthly with Erin, my coach and editor, I anticipate this title will be one of my best works to date.
Claudia Gadotti will continue to illustrate her story and Ellen Quay will voice the audiobook. Andrew and Rebecca from Design for Writers will design the cover and interior. So exciting!
Oakwoods Series Update
In a holding pattern until the end of the year.
It takes time for everyone to finish their assignments and I don’t rush anyone. I want this series to be absolutely lovely and engaging from the start and I’m willing to wait for that. More in January.
Chickadee Cheer December Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Annie! You’ve won a free softcover book of your choice. Please visit my shop and let me know which book to send. You’ll receive a personal email from me today for your response.
Christmas Special Offer
From now until the end of the year (yes, even after Christmas), I’m offering all my books for sale at the regular, low price BUT with NO SHIPPING!
My direct price is already lower than retail, so the best I can do on my website is offer you free shipping. Simply make your choice and on the checkout page, enter 2024FREESHIP in the “Gift or Discount Code” box.
Books make great gifts! (Click the image.)
StoryOrigin Suggested Read
Lovers of fantasy will want to check out today’s release from Yuri Jean-Baptiste—a follower of Christ with a BIG imagination. A story of darkness and light, it’s a timeless struggle for good over evil. Rebellion is the first title in his new series.
Available for only $.99 for a limited time in eBook format, it’s also available in softcover print and audiobook. Click the image or purple description for Amazon page.
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