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Ebook millionaire

Today I talk about Amanda Hocking, an amazing ebook success story, on my blog Another Writer’s Life - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on March 11, 2011 at 9:48pm — 1 Comment

Author Platform II

Recently I tried to define an author’s platform on my blog, Another Writer’s Life. Today I share how you can expand your platform - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on March 5, 2011 at 5:31am — No Comments

I met Donna Green at a book signing at Borders in Largo, MD. After reading my entire Hannibal Jones series she sent me a very complimentary email. You can see what authors she compared me with because I've posted Ms Green's comments on my web site - http://www.ascamacho.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 26, 2011 at 2:13am — No Comments

Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

Saturday I'll meet with a couple hundred local authors at the Bay to Ocean writers conference. This day-long conference features workshops, presentations, and panel discussions on the craft of writing, publishing, marketing and the Internet. It's no wonder it's already sold out.

In addition signing my books, I'll give two presentations at the conference: one on Print On Demand publishing, and another on book marketing. For those of you who signed up, I'll see you Saturday at the Kent… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 25, 2011 at 3:04am — No Comments

Getting published

My pal Ann Simon has published her paranormal international thriller Jaguar See. Today she talks about how having her book out there feels, on my blog, Another Writer’s Life - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 25, 2011 at 1:11am — No Comments

The Blackhouse

I reviewed "The Blackhouse" by Peter May for The Big Thrill, the newsletter of the International Thriller Writers. This book reminded me that terms like unique and cutting edge still belong in the crime novel lexicon. In addition to being a great story, this book is probably like nothing you have read before. http://www.thebigthrill.org/2011/01/the-blackhouse-by-peter-may/

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 24, 2011 at 7:06am — 1 Comment

The Inner Circle

My review of Brad Meltzer's "The Inner Circle" appeared in the first issue of The Washington Independent Review of Books. This website, dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books, is the newest voice in the community of readers and writers. …

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 22, 2011 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Author update

As always I had the best time at Love is Murder, my favorite writers conference. The weather didn't prevent nearly 300 crime fiction writers and fans from gathering in Chicago to hang out together. The highlight for me was moderating a panel that included best selling thriller authors Jon Land and Joseph Finder.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 22, 2011 at 6:01am — No Comments

Time Slips by

Sorry for the long break, but I fell down the long rabbit hole of researching a story and got lost in cyber space. As the cliche goes: Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach a person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 21, 2011 at 10:39am — No Comments

Stand on a Solid Platform

Do you know what an author’s platform is? I try to explain today on my blog, Another Writers Life - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 19, 2011 at 10:31pm — No Comments

Borders Wars

Borders may declare bankruptcy in the next couple of days and of course I have an opinion. It’s on my blog, Another Writer’s Life - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 15, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Got the word on Smashwords?

The number of publishing options available to authors has exploded in the last decade. About three years ago, a company called Smashwords helped establish the ebook phenomenon we see today. I blog about them today on Another Writers Life - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 3, 2011 at 8:41pm — No Comments

Meet Me at Love is Murder

This weekend I'll be sharing my writing life with peers and fans at Love is Murder, an annual convention for writers and readers just outside Chicago. This is one of my favorites because the atmosphere makes it easy for fans and authors to mingle. Plus, new writers get to mingle with, learn from, and work alongside more experienced authors. Aside from being great fun, Love is Murder provides an educational forum to writers and readers to further their…

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 3, 2011 at 8:40pm — No Comments

Another Cool Review

I met Lynn Naugle at the BWI airport. I was doing a book signing, and she was winding up a visit to the Baltimore area. I signed a copy of Russian Roulette for her and she dug into it on her way home to Florida. She liked it enough to send me a very nice email, and to continue reading my Hannibal Jones series. I've posted Lynn Naugle's exact words on my web site as this week's featured review - http://www.ascamacho.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 2, 2011 at 9:33pm — No Comments

Why?

Does the way we use our language say something about our confidence? When I create prose, even for a writing exercise or a class, I call it writing. So, why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"?

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 2, 2011 at 3:42am — No Comments

Author Update

The seminar I co-presented on Internet Basics for Authors was great fun, in a surprising way. We had a healthy handful of attendees at the National League of American Pen Women, and we had a well structured presentation ready. However, after about 10 minutes hands began to pop up and the rest of the 90 minute session was driven by questions. As it turned out, not a bad way to run a seminar.

I also had the opportunity to do a very fun and free-wheeling interview on Brayton's Briefs, a… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on February 1, 2011 at 10:29am — No Comments

When Do You Writer?

Gwen Mayo is passionate about blending the colorful history of her native Kentucky with her love for mystery fiction. But instead of talking about the post civil war time period today, she’s talking about the time of day she composes her fiction, and maybe when you should too. - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on January 30, 2011 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Easy Book Sales Tracking

Canny writers track their book sales to see where and when their marketing efforts have been successful. A few I know pay for Bookscan data. But now Amazon.com seems to have made that unnecessary with their free Author Central option. Learn more on my blog, Another Writer’s Life- http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on January 29, 2011 at 1:08am — 1 Comment

Unique Habits of 20 famous writers

I often say that every writer’s process is different. Today’s post on Another Writer's Life explores some of the habits well-known authors fell into for inspiration - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on January 22, 2011 at 12:36am — 1 Comment

When a publisher accepts your book!

Sarah Glenn wanted to grow up to be Kolchak, but would settle for Scully. She did, however, grow up to be a talented novelist and in today's blog she shares one of the most moving moments in any writer's life at ttp://ascamacho.blogspot.com

Added by Austin S. Camacho on January 18, 2011 at 2:17am — No Comments