Life’s fabulous! Have a thick skin! Never let ‘em see you sweat! Think happy thoughts! How do you handle social media glory with the realities of freelancing in a world... Read more »

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When Bad News Bites

How does trademark work? What are the implications of trademarking certain words? Today Beth and Victoria (who just happens to be a retired attorney) discuss the current #CockyGate situation, ripples,... Read more »

The Great Cocky Scandal

An interview with the ever fabulous Victoria Rosendahl! Video below, audio at the end of this post. Today I speak with dear friend, wonderful writer, and savvy marketer Victoria Rosendahl... Read more »

Marketing stories and using stories to market…

Mark Redmond is the creator of the Arty Anderson Series. With lively characters, Redmond tackles thorny philosophical issues with a deft hand, all framed by a solid Christian faith. However,... Read more »

Writing Children’s Books: Mark L. Redmond

I almost didn’t upload this one. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. But… (there’s always a “but,” right?) something just isn’t right with this. Perhaps I’m wrong. Please correct... Read more »

Does Bestseller Status Mean Much?

So… I lost my writing partner last year. Rudie, a beautiful Doxie Cross, was with me eleven beautiful years. She had a heart of gold. A really big heart, too.... Read more »

Is Imperfect the New Perfect?

In today’s Notes from Minnesota, I yap about how an author contacted via Facebook Messenger asking me to order their book. What are your thoughts on authors doing this? As... Read more »

Authors and Facebook Messenger…

Today I answer a reader’s question: How does a writer find work, how do they know what to charge, and how do they get paid. Ah, timeless questions… Your wish... Read more »

Getting work, fees, and getting paid.

If you have a Facebook “Page,” you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. According to The Guardian (link below), Facebook is running a test in six countries keeping all... Read more »

Is Facebook up to shenanigans?

Uff-da. I never thought creative blocks could be controversial. Guess they are. Yes, the “blocks don’t exist” and the “just sit down and write” crowd is alive and well. Those... Read more »

Blocks don’t exist? Then why aren’t you creating?

After checking out today’s podcast, you may want to rethink your notions on who should write books and why. Just think… for just a little effort, you can turbo-charge your... Read more »

Need a reason to write your own book?

Life on the other side of cancer isn’t necessarily all roses and tulips. In today’s episode I talk about: * Creative Block Myths * How the angel of death seemed... Read more »

Oy! A Creative Block?

Sigh. It was a roller coaster. One I thought wouldn’t end. Everything was going super until the surprise twist (actually two of them) at the end.

Cancerversary Results… Oh My!

I’m back after a bit of a break. Sorry ‘bout that. Life got in the way… as I explain in today’s episode of Notes from Minnesota. Couple changes: First, Jackie... Read more »

Cancerversary #4!

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