Laughter Lifts the Heart
Several years into it, and this blog still refuses to be categorized. It's eclectic and includes everything from writing posts to snippets from my ordinary life. Welcome to this crazy place. You're bound to find something you like.
"Now, may the Lord of peace give you peace always, in every way."
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Give the Lady a Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 1
The Final Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 2
Ride to the Altar
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 3
Circle Bar Ranch Coloring Book
The Cowboys
A Southern Season
Skydiving to Love: a Novella
The Cat Lady’s Secret
Writing in Obedience
A Christian Writers Guide
Tag Archives: traditional publishing
Trad vs Indie Revisited
In December of 2018, I wrote “Trad vs Indie—again” and spoke of the temptation for me to try the traditional publication route. Then, I ended the post with “2019 should be an interesting year.” That last sentence was prophetic, but … Continue reading
Posted in The Business
Tagged agents, Book Sales, bookstores, indie publishing, publishers, publishing, traditional publishing
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New Book, New Series, New Resolutions
The Circle Bar Ranch Series is now completed. Someone suggested I write a book 4, and it’s tempting, but no. I think I’m ready to move on. CBR wasn’t intended to be a series, so despite the fact that the … Continue reading
Indie-Publishing: Devil’s in the Details
Last week, I read a post by suspense master, Steven James, called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” on the award-winning blog Writer Unboxed (Jan. 31, 2017). He warned against settling for less than your best, taking the easy way as … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Writing
Tagged indie publishing, KM Weiland, publishing, self-publishing, Steven James, traditional publishing, Writing
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How Professionals Elevate Indie Publishing
Long ago, in another time, another place, I lamented the foolishness of writers who skipped jumping the required hoops that litter the path to traditional publishing and simply published themselves. I mean, after all, self-published works carried a stigma. If the authors were … Continue reading
What I’m Learning about Publishing Options
You’ve put all that work into what you think is a stellar manuscript. Maybe you’re smart and you’ve had it critiqued by an experienced writer, and now you’re ready to rumble. It wasn’t that long ago I would’ve told you to … Continue reading
Before You Write the First Word
After all this time at the keyboard, I learned that I started out wrong–and I’ve been scrambling ever since. I was just playing around with my first manuscript, no particular goal in mind. I wasn’t looking to become an author, … Continue reading
The Rehabilitation of a Snob: a True Confession
My name is Linda, and I am a snob. For years, I have defended traditional publishing as the only true route to success in this business. I have held disdain for those who rushed to provide the public with works … Continue reading
To Pub, or Not to Pub
Very few things are more exciting than typing “The End” on the last page of your first book. It has been the project of your heart for one, three, five years. Your baby, born after a long and painful labor. Now: … Continue reading
Posted in Writing, Writing Tips
Tagged agents, books, editors, novelists, novels, POD publishing, publishers, publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, vanity publishing, writers
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Linda W. Yezak 