Save yourself some grief. Check with the publicist you hire to see what other books he/she has coming out at the same time as yours. M. J. Rose bookcheckcome Change image and share on social
One of the biggest differences between you and a traditionally published author is that a self-pubbed author is responsible for everything. Not just writing the book - but cover design, editing, producing, distribution, and publicity as well. M. J. Rose authorbigbook share on social
There was an ingredient used in perfumes and remedies in the Middle Ages called 'momie' that is certainly one of the most fascinating I've come across. M. J. Rose agecallfascinate Change image and share on social
As consumers, we are faced with hundreds of choices - and when it comes to books, thousands of choices. M. J. Rose bookchoiceconsumer Change image and share on social
I know some authors who have gotten $25,000 advances and put it all into marketing, others who allocate $5,000 or $1,000. M. J. Rose 000advanceallocate Change image and share on social
As a general rule, when you comment on a blog, make it knowledgeable or witty and, most of all, relevant to that post - then, simply sign it with your name and your book title. Resist the urge to brag or sell your book. M. J. Rose blogbookbrag share on social
In 1998, I self-published online in order to get a traditional deal. M. J. Rose dealonlineorder Change image and share on social
I began tailoring my books to cater to one or another universe of readers. I found it incredibly boring; and frankly, it felt stultifying. I'd previously been in advertising. I felt if I was going to create something to fit a specific market, I might as well have stayed with advertising. M. J. Rose advertisebeginbook share on social
I grew up in New York, and for the first ten years of my life, we lived across from the Metropolitan Museum. When I was an adult, I moved back to that neighborhood and lived there again. M. J. Rose adultbackgrow Change image and share on social
In 'Power Play', Finder uses the thriller structure to make pointed observations about gender in the workplace, the corporate caste system, and the true nature of risk in the global business environment. M. J. Rose businesscastecorporate share on social
