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Party for the Oscars – Presented my book!

by MKMarketing | Feb 27, 2017 | For the love of writing, Your highest potential

What an amazing weekend! I had the honor of presenting RADIO HEAD to Oscar nominees, actors, recording artists and press at a pre-Oscar Awards party at the W Hotel in Hollywood! I met some fabulous people, from the legendary Maria Conchita Alonso, to up and coming...

My book selected as a gift at New Media Film Festival

by MKMarketing | Jun 9, 2016 | Fiction Novel Writing

I’m so excited to announce that Radio Head was selected as a gift for the judges of the 2016 New Media Film Festival. The only book included in the gift bags, the judges for the Film Festival represent HBO, The National Academy of of Television Arts and Sciences (the...

10 Mother Figures in new novels – Great literary examples for writers

by MKMarketing | May 6, 2015 | Best Writer Tips, Guest posts

Writing a believable mother figure can prove, shall we say, “therapeutic” for some writers. Delving into the details of our first primary relationship can shed light on our sense of nurturing, and inspire ways to help our protagonist reach her goal. It can...

How to Sell More Books – 10 Question Checklist for Authors

by MKMarketing | Aug 15, 2014 | Best Writer Tips, Fiction Novel Writing, Guest posts

  It’s time to get the party started, an author friend of mine quipped. She was referring to the independent publishing party, the one where our lovingly written and agonized-over manuscripts become honest-to-goodness books for sale. I couldn’t agree...

How to Use an Unreliable Narrator in Your Story

by MKMarketing | Aug 11, 2014 | Best Writer Tips, Fiction Novel Writing, Guest posts

The character who is an unreliable narrator can be one of the most powerful tools available to a writer, telling the readers a story that the reader cannot take at face value. In this post, Now Novel, an excellent resource for writers, explains: “The...
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