Between weather issues and the challenges of getting groceries in this strange, new world we live in now, I’m actually finding that my writing productivity has improved, but I have decided to make a change.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

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Noises, Shiny Things & An Announcement

As our lockdown continues, I haven’t seen too much of an interruption in my daily life. I’m moving ahead with the edits on my book series, and I have my author income report for the month of March. Click here for Paul Teague’s 5-Figure Month PostFind out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

March 2020 Author Income Report

A small amount of drama kept me from recording last week’s episode, so I had to wait until this week to share my exciting book new. Plus some thoughts on how and why you should use public libraries during this strange time, and I get up on my soap box and rant about the piracy site Internet Archive.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda

I’m Back with a Book Update & an Internet Archive Rant

The relentless news cycle has me feeling a bit overwhelmed. The Covid-19 outbreak has forced some changes to my routine, but I’m hanging in there, and even managing to get some writing done.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

A Week That Was a Year Long

What sort of impact will Covid-19 have on books sales and creative projects? That remains to b seen, but I’m still mostly staying at home and have been making use of this time to work on my book. Hoping you all stay well and safe!Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

Staying Home & Writing Books

This week my author income report for the month of February, a small amount of writing progress and why the coronavirus or covid-19 outbreak might help me to get my book written faster.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

February 2020 Author Income Report

Promoting your book through store book signings, library events, book festivals and other literary events can be a great  way o get the word out about your book, but it’s not always a profitable way to promote your work. This week I share some of my experiences as an author and some things to consider if you are thinking about doing some in-person book promotion.And also here’s the link to YA Outside the Lines to see some different authors talking about their school and library visits.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda

The Truth About In-Person Book Promo

So, my advice this week is that if you want to earn passive income from your books, you should seriously consider writing informational non-fiction. This advice is inspired by my author income report for the month of January.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

January Author Income Report

This week I’m theorizing about my dog’s issues with eating, and dispense some advice for anyone contemplating adoption a working dog breed. Plus I’ve been busy with some beta reading, and why I think beta reading or joining a critique group is one of the most important things an author can do.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

Beta Reading & More About My Dog and His Issues

Some frustrations this week, but I’m soldiering on. Apologies for the extra background noise this week courtesy of my dog Jack. As it turns out this was all because he decided he wanted to eat his breakfast, which was in his bowl, but because he is a crazy dog could not actually eat until I was standing beside his bowl.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

Sticky Keys & Whiny Dogs

I’ve finally finished working on the outline for my next book with the help of some Post-It Notes and now it’s time to actually write it, and speaking of writing books a recent publishing controversy has me asking whether we should only write what we know.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

Should You Only Write What You Know

Apologies for last week’s podcast upload error! This week talking about my publishing plans and why it might feel like it’s taking me forever and a day to get these books published, though now that I have a fully (more or less) functioning keyboard I’m looking forward to getting to work on the fourth book in the series.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

Publishing Plans and Podcast Bloopers

Well, after what feels like forever I have completed a first draft of the third book in the series I’m working on. This book proved to be a bit of a challenge. Some thoughts on the whole series-writing experience and some avenues of making money as an author that I won’t be pursuing right now.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

3 Books Down, 1 To Go

I’m back from my short break. In this episode I share my December Author Income Report plus take a look back at what 2019 looked like for me as an author then look ahead at my 2020 goals.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.com

Year in Review and My 2020 Goals

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone! I’ll be back January 8th after a short break—hopefully with a fully functioning computer!Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda 

Computer Maintenance and a Short Holiday Hiatus (97)

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