Once your book is released, double check the links on your website. Any link to your publisher, to buy the book, etc. should now link to your book’s personal page on your publisher’s website or to amazon/barnesandnoble or where ever readers can buy your book.
Alice Anderson

Don’t wait for “the right time to write.” Make every chance you get the right time. Carry a satchel or briefcase with you everywhere you go. Inside, keep a notebook, a pen, pencil, and/or a laptop/word processor. Now you’re ready to write whenever you have a spare moment.
Alice Anderson

Today’s promo tip is to contact someone you haven’t talked to in a while. An old friend, a fellow author, a reader, or a host at a romance community. FMI:

Forget myspace. Forget bebo. Forget Facebook. Get on Goodreads and start keeping track of your virtual library. Rate books, review them, give recommendations, comment on people’s profiles. Make connections. Give back to the community. And make sure YOUR books are listed in the Goodreads database so that others can add them to their virtual library.
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Today’s promo tip is to update your signature. I’ve seen lots of outdated and huge signature’s lately. This is annoying for readers. They want to know what’s new and they want to know quickly. FMI:

The single most important part about being a writer is the writing. So sit down, take a deep breath, and start writing.

This month’s Good Friend is Linda Conrad. I tell you what, I have some great friends. Like many others, our friendship started out via email. I’m blessed to have Linda as both a friend and a client. She seems to like my work. I like that she’s an awesome author and easy to work with.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

If you need a jump start on your writing to grease the wheels, write about your traditions. Do you always visit grandma at Christmas? Do you have a favorite ornament? Use this challenge to write about these in detail.
PS. Consider sharing these with family and friends via your blog, website, or family newsletter.

Your agent. Your editor. Your critique partner. Chapter President. People who routinely help, inspire and support you. Now is a great idea to send them a note of thanks and wish them a happy New Year.