As a self-published author, you have the choice. Embrace the power to create a book that is truly yours. Don't be a whiner or a copycat. M. J. Rose authorbookchoice Change image and share on social
I grew up in New York and have lived here all my life. I think it's the best city in the world and can write about it with gusto and fervor and passion. M. J. Rose cityfervorgrow Change image and share on social
Here's an idea: Spend two or three hours a day at least five days a week in front of a bookstore wearing a sandwich board with your bookcover on it while you chase and chat with anyone you can corral and who is willing to talk to you. M. J. Rose boardbookcoverbookstore share on social
Thriller novelists get asked - berated, sometimes - about whether their work glorifies bad behavior, even, exploits human tragedy for entertainment. M. J. Rose askbadbehavior Change image and share on social
The one thing I am now sure of is that if there is such a thing as destiny, it is a result of our passion, be that for money, power, or love. Passion, for better or worse. M. J. Rose badlydestinylove Change image and share on social
I think the most important thing we as writers can do is figure out how we define what success will mean to us and focus on that. M. J. Rose definefigurefocus Change image and share on social
If I present a boring personal life to my readers, it's going to be harder for them to think of my novels as thrilling. M. J. Rose borehardlife Change image and share on social
I placed my new novel, 'The Book of Lost Fragrances', in Paris, knowing it would be a challenge. But the book belonged in the city that is one of the greatest perfume capitals of the world and has been since for more than three centuries. M. J. Rose belongbookcapital share on social
I've had a dozen novels published and have made far more than a dozen mistakes. Which is why Randy Susan Meyers and I wrote a guidebook to help authors avoid making our mistakes. M. J. Rose authoravoiddozen Change image and share on social
Social media buzz can lead to huge successes when people spread the word about something they love and want to share. But authors creating their own buzz? Making their own noise? It's hard to make a lot of noise on our own about our own work. Except, sadly, negative noise. M. J. Rose authorbuzzcreate share on social
