So I failed in my intention to surprise authors on periscope yesterday. I was so tired and I had so much to do. I will try again next month or even at the Miami Book fair, if they have wifi. I make no promises as then if I failed, I can’t feel bad. Other than that yesterday was good (but long.) Friday night I didn’t get home till midnight because of the traffic on I95 and the construction that made the interstate highway go down to one lane. It was bad. Saturday my husband and I had to load the car with the IKEA extra stuff we bought, like a bureau and other furniture. I know boring stuff. In my heels, I helped haul furniture because it has to get done. So when people ask ‘how do you have time to write’ my answer is probably the same ‘it has to get done.’ Hard work is the only way I know to push myself to the next level. So now I’m behind in my rewrite for Mything the Throne and I will try to get this book back to my publisher on the due date. I will let you know more details on that when it happens.
In the meantime, please vote for kindle scout, Stormy Peril. https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/19MWTS7CDJODQ and second, if you can, please support my thunderclap to spread the news about this book on social media. http://thndr.me/Xs50s9.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do busy authors find time to write with everything else going on?
Busy authors often apply the same mindset to writing as they do to any essential task: it simply has to get done. Just as hauling furniture or handling daily responsibilities gets completed out of necessity, writing gets prioritized the same way. Hard work and consistency, rather than waiting for ideal conditions, is how many authors push themselves to the next level.
What is Kindle Scout and how can readers support a book on it?
Kindle Scout was Amazon’s reader-powered publishing program where readers could nominate books they wanted to see published. Supporters could vote for a submitted book on the Kindle Scout platform, helping it gain visibility. Authors also used tools like Thunderclap to spread the word on social media, rallying readers to support a campaign and increase a book’s chances of being selected.
Is the Miami Book Fair a good place for authors to connect with readers compared to online platforms like Periscope?
Both offer different opportunities. Online platforms like Periscope allow spontaneous, real-time author-reader interaction from anywhere, though technical issues like wifi availability can disrupt plans. The Miami Book Fair is an in-person event where authors can reliably engage with readers face-to-face, making it a dependable alternative when online interactions fall through, provided wifi access is available for live streaming.
