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Marketing My Debut Novel: The Challenges of Promoting Jawbone Holler
As a first-time author with my debut novel Jawbone Holler out in the world, I quickly discovered that marketing a book is a whole different challenge, even for someone with professional experience in the field. I thought being a marketer would give me a leg...
Jawbone Holler as a Book Club Selection
Choosing a book for a book club can be challenging. You want something engaging, thought-provoking, and ripe for discussion. Sprinkled with drama, a whisper of romance, a cast of colorful characters and an engaging plot, readers have told me "Jawbone Holler" would be...
Crafting a Better ‘Jawbone Holler’ for a Diverse Readership
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The Writing Process Behind Jawbone Holler: Crafting a Page-Turner Through Character, Plot, and Theme
Writing a novel like Jawbone Holler was an immersive experience, particularly when it came to shaping a story that readers could devour in one sitting. The feedback has been incredibly rewarding, with many calling it a "page-turner" and noting how easily it flows...
The Essential Step of Historical Research in Writing Jawbone Holler
The Essential Step of Historical Research in Writing Jawbone HollerWriting historical fiction is a balancing act between creativity and accuracy. For my debut novel, Jawbone Holler, set between 1858 and 1864 in the U.S., historical research was not just an essential...