Patricia Stoltey

Author

What I’ve Been Reading and Other Random Stuff

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There Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus I received an advance copy for review of There Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus from Net Galley via Wooden Pants Publishing. I’ve often stated in the past that my favorite fantasy characters are dragons. I might have to revise that statement to include Gargoyles. Gillen and the Gargoyle Guardians …Read More

Random Stuff: Hey, There’s a Dead Guy, Colorado Gold, and Big Brother

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I’ve been such a dud at blogging this summer as I try to pull my To Dos into a manageable list, determine my daily and weekly priorities as Colleen M. Story suggests in her new release, Overwhelmed Writer Rescue, and set some long-term goals. After all, I’m getting older and we only have so much …Read More

Margaret Mizushima and Her Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series

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I just read the second book in Margaret Mizushima’s Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series, Stalking Ground, and wanted to pass on the good news. Book 2 is even better than Book 1, Killing Trail. In Killing Trail, we met Officer Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo as well as veterinarian Cole Walker and his …Read More

How to Pick the Right Self-Publishing Path for You … by Teresa Funke

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For many authors, the hardest thing about writing and publishing a book is knowing how to do it right. And when it comes to self-publishing, cutting through the confusion is a challenge. Most new indie authors also worry about making costly mistakes. I certainly made my fair share when I started self-publishing back in 2002. …Read More

Jess Lourey/Shannon Baker Double Booked Tour Chats with Pat Stoltey

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Hi, Pat. Thanks for opening up your virtual home and inviting us in for a glass of wine. You did say there would be wine, right? The Lourey/Baker Double Booked Tour is chugging along and today, we’re going to sit back with our generous pours of Pat’s finest and talk writing, books, and life. I’ll …Read More

Writers–Make Peace with Your Choices and Stop Feeling Guilty

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I read so many blog posts and Facebook updates from authors who are carrying the huge burden of producing less than the author who lives down the street or even producing less than the goal on their personal writing plan. That prolific author Laura DiSilverio, for instance, writes 2,000 words a day no matter what. …Read More

“The Ultimate Writer’s Shortcut: From Wannabe to Pro in 90 Minutes.”– a Webinar from Teresa Funke

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Here’s a great opportunity from  Teresa Funke and Laura Backes at Children’s Book Insider. The webinar is for all writers, not just those who write for children:   On June 21 at 5:00 p.m. PST/8:00 p.m. EST, award-winning author and writer’s coach Teresa Funke will present “The Ultimate Writer’s Shortcut: From Wannabe to Pro in …Read More

Recommended Blog/Article Reads

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I have three blog posts or articles to recommend this week: The Rise of Plagiarism in the Age of Self-Publishing by Joy Lanzendorfer in The Atlantic. http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/06/plagiarism-in-the-age-of-self-publishing/485525/ Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest Oh My! by Kerrie Flanagan at The Writing Bug blog from Northern Colorado Writers. http://www.writingbugncw.com/2016/06/twitter-facebook-pinterest-oh-my.html “It’s about connecting to them, not selling to them.” …Read More