Tag: indie-author
Character Names are Part of the Story
Why are there so many men named Max? Fiction is full of people, and all these characters come to us fully realized with personalities, with flaws and strengths … and with names. Most writers, I think, imagine the names they give their characters should somehow illuminate the person’s personality. The next question is then: How…
An Indie-author’s Quest for Book Reviews
As an indie-author/publisher, my work does not stop when a book is released. Unlike 4 years ago when I launched Immigrant Soldier, 2020, with its Covid-19 shut-downs, has made live visits to bookstores, libraries, and book groups impossible. These days, my publicity efforts must center on social media and gathering book reviews. Getting reviews is…