A self-professed geek, Allie writes science fiction, fantasy, and cozy contemporary fiction besides articles dealing with the joys and challenges of being a working mom, tips and tricks, and reviews. Sometimes she’s funny.
Occasionally it is even intentional.
Those with sharp eyes may have noticed that I’ve updated my various banners across most of social media. A few were even kind enough to reach out and ask about it. The reason is, I have another title on my shelves — Metaphorically Speaking: Reflections on Happiness, Success, and Other Fictions. Yet, while this is … Continue reading Reflections on a New Old Release
What has it been like to launch a post-apocalyptic book that takes place following a period of economic collapse and mysterious pandemic during an actual economic downward tailspin, series of stay at home orders, and side of civil unrest to boot? Well, let me be the first to tell you it’s been as rewarding as … Continue reading How I’m Reigniting My Creative Spark During the Time of COVID
The following is the last installment in my I Want to Self-Publish – Now What? series. Let’s be clear, convincing people who don’t know you or haven’t followed your exploits on social media to buy your book is hard. I mean really, really hard. Luckily, self-publishing allows authors to do something those who have pursued … Continue reading How to Set Your Self-Published Book’s Price
This is another installment of my I Want to Self-Publish: Now What? Series. According to the United National Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2.2 million titles are published each year—and that figure is based on data pulled from 2013, so it’s likely even higher by now. This means if you do decide to self-publish, … Continue reading Author SEO: Easy First Steps for Improving Your Book’s Chances for Discovery
