I was going to title this post: Why I Love Writing, but as I sat there and thought about what would go into the post, this title that I ended up using seemed more appropriate. I was on Facebook today, chatting with a reader fan about deadlines and the importance of meeting them. To me, […]
Category Archives: On writing
Ebook Lending Versus Ebook Piracy
I haven’t posted in a while, totally focused on getting my next series out, Clash of the Otherworlds. Good news is, Book 1 will be ready soon! Bad news is, my web site has become very boring. I thought I’d kick things up a notch my talking about a somewhat controversial subject: ebook piracy. Another […]
The Changing Publishing Landscape: Where’s the Slush Pile Now?
I don’t profess to know the publishing industry inside and out. I’m just a reader and small-time self-published author. But I’m seeing some things coming down the pike, things that are already here, really, and I got so excited and scared about it, I decided to write a post. And here I be. Publishing used […]
Book Reviews: Tips From a Reader Not a Writer
Book reviews have as many styles as books do, seems like. But as a reader, I have certain opinions about how a good review should be written. A good review in my opinion is one that helps me decide if a book is for me and if it’s worth spending part of my book budget […]
Apocalypsis: Book 2, Warpaint is PUBLISHED!
Come one, come all. I’ve gotten my 8th book up on Amazon.com/.co.uk/.de/.fr/.it !! I hope you like it. Be sure to leave a review if you can.
Co-Authoring versus Fan Fiction
From time to time I’ll have a reader comment about one of my books or characters and say something to the effect of, “You should have this character do this in your next book,” or “For the sequel, you should have this happen.” On the one hand, it’s very flattering to me that readers would […]
I don’t have gator skin. Yet.
But I’m working in it! One thing any writer has to endure is harsh criticism. No matter how awesome you think you are as a writer, or how awesome some of your readers might say you are, there will always be some who think you submitted the work of a fourth grader and put your […]
Apocalypsis: Book 1, DRAFT DONE!
Yes, it’s true. I’ve finished the first draft of Apocalypsis: Book 1. Right now it’s at 90,000 words (about 295 pages), but when I’m finished with my first edit (2 days of work), it’ll be more like 92,000. So we’re looking at a final product of about 325 pages. Yay! And wow, did this book […]
My latest project: Apocalypsis. 25,000 words and counting!
I’ve talked about this in various posts on this blog and I’ve tweeted about it, but I figured for those of you who want to know exactly what’s going on, I’d post something a little more detailed, plus give you an update. This summer I have an exciting project I’m working on, a 3-book YA […]
Prologue for new series: Apocalypsis (Book 1 of 3)
Thought you might like to read the prologue for my new series. My 15-year-old daughter gave me the thumbs up, which is always a good sign. You’ll have to let me know if it’s enough to keep you reading! Apocalypsis-Prologue-ElleCasey
Want to help me pick my next book cover designs?
Hello readers. I thought I’d try something a little different with my next series. Maybe it’ll be fun and totally work and maybe it’ll be a disaster. But hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained! So here’s the deal: I usually have my covers made quite simply. I go on www.istockphoto.com or www.dreamstime.com and find a good […]
Books: Journies or Destinations?
I never really thought about reading books in this way before, but today I am, so permit me to blather on about it. I read a review today by a reader who said he (“he” meaning “he or she” throughout) only read the first part of a book and then stopped, because he could already […]
