Just when you think you've heard all the stories there are to hear about publishing -- you find out you're wrong. Again. Kimberly Menozzi's story is one of publishing perseverance and determination. And while I'm dedicated to featuring traditionally published authors on Women's Fiction Writers, Kimberly's story of how and why Ask Me If I'm Happy came to be self-published, is worth sharing with … [Read more...] about Author Kimberly Menozzi Says When It Comes To Publishing, She's Taking The Long Way Around And That's OK
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Author Wendy Delsol's Journey to Publication
By Wendy Delsol In many ways, my journey to publication began in a dark tunnel, an MRI machine to be exact. It was three weeks before my fortieth birthday, and I was on week seven of debilitating headaches and vertigo. And, naturally, when you’re told the test is to “rule out tumors,” you’re convinced that’s precisely what you have. Amidst the pinging and dinging of the machine and my anxiety, I … [Read more...] about Author Wendy Delsol's Journey to Publication
Women's Fiction Author Kelly Simmons Talks about her Journey to Publication
One day I watched the Backspace Conference Video from the Women's Fiction Panel in May 2011. I didn't attend the conference, but knew that Kelly Simmons, Jael McHenry and Keith Cronin were sitting on this panel. I had to see it! (You can see it too if you're a Backspace member!) I already knew Jael and Keith -- and when I *met* Kelly Simmons I immediately tried to snag her for the blog. Kelly … [Read more...] about Women's Fiction Author Kelly Simmons Talks about her Journey to Publication
Interview with Women's Fiction Author, Kathryn Magendie
As writers we love stories - and I love my "sort of" personal story about Kat Magendie. I was at breakfast with a girlfriend last year and she said, "I just read Tender Graces. I loved it. I hope there's a sequel. You have to read it." And I said, "I know the author!" (And then I always go on to give my little spiel about Backspace and online writing connections.) I hadn't yet read Tender … [Read more...] about Interview with Women's Fiction Author, Kathryn Magendie