April Fools Day

Happy April Fool’s Day

Happy April Fool’s Day

The April Fool’s jokes started early last night.  Google always participates and this year pulls out a fantastic 8 BIT NES Google Maps. The following video shows you how to use the cartridge. Blowing on the teeth of the cartridge is an important part of the installation process. Sarah Wendell went old school at the(…)

Welcome to the New World of Publishing

Welcome to the New World of Publishing

I’ve been watching the digital space ever since I started this blog.   We were early advocates of digital publishing because it provided convenience but more importantly an avenue for under recognized authors to seek new audiences.   In the past year, digital growth has accelerated at a rapid pace and is set to be at least(…)

REVIEW: Just Fooling Around by Kathleen O’Reilly and Julie Kenner

REVIEW: Just Fooling Around by Kathleen O’Reilly and Julie Kenner

Dear Ms. O’Reilly and Ms. Kenner: This one Blaze holds four very short stories which take place on April 1. While the authors take turns telling the slightly interwoven stories and their voices mesh well, O’Reilly’s Devon story was my favorite. Because the stories are so brief, there is very little time to explore true(…)

Thursday Midday Links: New Blog & State of the Day EBook Report

First, if you haven’t noticed, Dear Author and Smart Bitches have a new joint venture called ToBeRead LLC. Our first feature is a review opportunity. It’s a way for authors to increase their visibility. I urge you to check out our Etsy store. Please don’t be afraid to contact us for a custom package. ****(…)

It Was the Butler with the Candlestick in the Library

We probably don’t need to say this, but the formation of the Dear Author Literary Agency, the closing of Dear Author, and the injunctive suit against the Smart Bitches is all part of our April Foolery. Smart Bitches do have a book coming out on April 17 called Beyond Heaving Bosoms. (although, seriously, we do(…)