Happy Sunday. I’m deep into edits on Faking It. It’s due back to my editor October 1st. Penned Con is coming up quickly: September 20-22. I have 200 labels to apply to my strawberry lip balm swag. My dragon necklaces are made. I have post cards and bookmarks. It sort of feels like I have things under control…so I’m sure … Read More
Prepping for Penned Con
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks ordering books and swag for Penned Con. Here’s what I’ll have at the conference. If you’re attending Penned Con come see me at table 13 in the Breckenridge Ballroom. I have Bryn balm in assorted flavors. Boomerang Boyfriend pins Dragon necklaces And Going Down In Flames bracelets
Sunday Author Swag
It’s that time of year where I start figuring out my swag options. There are so many swag options online that it can be overwhelming. I’m attending the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend April 28-30 so I need to figure out and order my swag soon. Here are some options. Let me know what you like best. One commenter will … Read More
Swag Mistakes Not to Make
You’d think I would have learned my lesson after last years Swag debacle where I ordered postcards and bags featuring my book’s release date for UtopYA. And yet, I did it again. I am not a total newbie anymore. I know that all release dates are guesstimates and that the market fluctuates which means publication dates fluctuate and yet I still … Read More
The Wonderful World of Author Swag
I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time and more money than I intended on author swag. What is author swag? It’s the items authors produce and give away to promote their books. Before I embarked on my journey into swag, I had no idea how many options there were and how complicated it could all become. There are evil websites … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
I know it’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday, but I must share my swag. I’m ridiculously proud of this, because it took me a while to figure out something cost effective, quick, and for the most part, idiot proof. On to the funny stuff: