by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
A tidal wave of emotions has swept me away regarding publishing my memoir, Pieces of Me. First, it started with a simple post. Last month I went on my author fan page on Facebook and mentioned my book’s publication date (September 20, 2016!) next to its cover image....
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
Despite my whining about social media recently, there are many upsides to Facebook and Twitter and the like. For me, entering a simple contest on Facebook hosted by United Kingdom author Gemma Thompson was one of those upsides. Being a part of A Girls Guide to...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
What possibly can go wrong with hitting Like on Facebook and enjoying a rapidly growing Twitter following? With book promotion on my mind, I’m all about using social media. Years of writing classes and conferences have drummed home one consistent message: If a writer...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
I’ve wondered if it would be hard to be self-promote(y) before my memoir is published. It turns out– and this may be a sad fact for you to hear– it’s astonishingly easy! Because lately, my book is all I think about. I fall asleep thinking of details,...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Healing & Gratitude
I cannot tell a lie. I’ve been a slug lately in regards to writing. Ever since I committed to publishing my memoir, I feel frozen. While I should be working on getting updated pictures for my book cover, or writing the information that will appear on the back of...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Domestic Violence
Just over one in three women worldwide have experienced physical and sexual intimate partner violence, according to the World Health Organization. The chances that you won’t know one of them are close to zero. What you do and don’t say can make all...
