Our fourth awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is Elizabeth Horton-Newton. Her debut historical mystery novel, View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale, is based on a series of "what ifs" centering around...
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Awethors Event: Interview with Francene Stanley
Our third awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is Francene Stanley. She writes every day not just as a habit but as a necessity. ~~~ 1. What will you be sharing with the group on April 12 at the Get Down With...
Awethors Event: Interview with James Quinn
Our second awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is James Quinn. His giveaway is extra special because his book won't be published officially on Amazon until May 2015, so you could get the chance to read it...
Awethors Event: Interview with Lisa
Get excited - a brand new book event is coming to town, and you can access it right from your own computer! Get Down With The Awethors is a Facebook event that will take place on April 12 ALL DAY LONG. Whether you want to win giveaways, participate in discussions, or...
Author Chat: Michele Lynn Seigfried
One of the most exciting things is discovering indie authors in your area, and a great way to do that is through book conferences. Recently, I met Michele Lynn Seigfried, author of the Jersey Shore Mystery Series, at the Belmar BookCon. Her series struck me as a great...
5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions Every Writer Needs to Keep
Not sure what goals to set for yourself as a writer in 2015? Proof Positive has some ideas for you that will help keep your writing career on track whether you’re a first-time author or a highly published author. Write every day. Stop rolling your eyes. We don’t mean...
Your Holiday Gift Shortlist: Books Worth Giving
Books are the gifts that keep on giving after the holiday season is over, and what better present can you give than to support indie authors (that's a gift to them!) and introduce your friends and family to brand new writers? Plus, you can feel good that...
Picture Your Misspellings: Tie-die vs. Tie-dye
Every time you misspell "tie-dye", a tie loses its life. Stop the violence - hire a proofreader!
Backward Writing – Withholding Critical Information
by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive Editor In psychology, when a person withholds affection from their partner, it’s considered a form of emotional abuse. In writing, withholding important information from the reader could almost be classified as story suicide. I’m not...
Just in Time for Halloween: The New Mrs. Collins
Quanie Miller made a great first impression with her hilarious romantic comedy, It Ain't Easy Being Jazzy. Her second book is considerably different - Southern Paranormal genre - and she proves that her writing is both versatile and consistently engaging. Her...