How the Editing Process Works in Self-Publishing

Grab a coffee… this is a long one!⁣ ⁣ Someone asked me the other day what my editing process was like, so I thought I’d share it here if...

Never Be Too Busy for What Makes You Smile

There is no wrong path in life. There is no, “it’s too late.” Don’t let fear, chatter or expectations steer you away from what makes your...

So, You Want to Write a Book

HAPPY NATIONAL AUTHOR'S DAY!! This blog is for everyone who's ever wanted to write a book! You wanna write a book, but you’re afraid...

10 Things to Know About Courtney Giardina

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a little intro and I know I have a few new friends. So, here’s 10 fun things to know about me! 1. 𝙄...

How to Keep Up with Indie Publishing

𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ I remember when I first started learning how to self-publish a book. There was no step-by-step guide...

The Charm of Small Towns

Though Blue Haven is a fictional beach town, pieces of my heart are sprinkled in all the details. There’s a part of the story where...

How to Market Yourself as an Indie Author

The marketing side of writing is such a journey of trial and error. Trying to figure out what cover, blurb, ad headline or photo will...

Why Book Teasers are a Must!

You've written a book. Congratulations!! Funny enough...that was the easy part. Now, the hard work really begins. It's time to market...

Cozy Mystery: Meet the Star Sleuths of Blue Haven

I promised that I would introduce you to the newest sleuths in the cozy mystery world. They are two besties who never expected to be...

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