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Author Attitude And the Secret to Publishing Success

Some of you may have attended the Writer’s Digest Conference last weekend and in particular Nina Amir’s talk about creating a bestseller plan. But if you didn’t, it was sort of like this. I do a lot of conferences (shout out to the Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference...

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Hot Fuse Classic

Today marks the launch of Hot Fuse Classic, the new Short Fuse Publishing imprint dedicated to bringing readers the familiar comfort that comes from reading an old paperback from the golden age of romance novels. The first title in the line is DONE DRIFTIN' by Romance...

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4 Common Elements of Successful Picture Books

This fall, I'll be teaching a workshop at the Central Coast Writer's Conference (September 18th, San Luis Obispo) called "How to Craft Successful Picture Books". In preparation for that, I've started to think about the key elements that many successful picture books...

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How To Succeed as an Indie Author Without Really Trying

Today we have a fantastic step-by-step guide on how to become a successful self-published author from mega-successful fantasy indie Brian D. Anderson. He's also my client for traditional publishing deals...a true hybrid author. Thanks for sharing, Brian. -Laurie GUEST...

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Cover Reveal: Done Driftin’

Here it is, and it's a beauty. Folks, meet the newest title from Short Fuse Publishing, DONE DRIFTIN' by Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement nominee, Janis Flores: Originally released by Harlequin Superromance in 1976, DONE DRIFTIN' follows Carla Dunleavy...

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Blogging Basics for Authors

Today we have ten questions for the Inspiration to Creation coach, Nina Amir, five-time Amazon best-selling author, award-winning blogger, and keynote speaker. Nina's newest ebook, BLOGGING BASICS FOR AUTHORS, is out today from Short Fuse Publishing.     Why...

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Mid-Year Round-Up

It’s difficult to believe that 2015 is half over, but it is. I feel like the months have flown by! Team Fuse has had a great year so far, and we have some big plans for the second half of 2015 so stay tuned…

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Cover Reveal: Linny’s Sweet Dream List

I love this part of my job. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the gorgeous debut by women's fiction author, Susan Schild. Set in the off-beat Southern town of Willow Hill, North Carolina, Susan Schild’s moving and witty novel tells of one woman who loses everything—and finds...

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Vulnerable Does Not Mean Weak

Guest Post by Tricia Skinner (in honor of the launch of the third book in her Angel Assassins series, Angel Lover): Assume the majority of paranormal romance/urban fantasy romance readers gobble up the genre because of the lure of alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines....

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