I have already written a post about free book promo as a tool for indie authors to find readers. You can check it by clicking here. In that article, I talked about a few things you should consider before making a decision about free promos. - Compare your results with zero If you managed to... Continue Reading →
Witchy stories about a witchy place
Do you like witchy stories? I will tell you a few. Besides, they are not simply stories. They were inspired by the place with the mysterious name. We drive past that place regularly, and its name never failed to ignite my interest. It is not a common name for a locality in Latvia. So, it’s... Continue Reading →
“Adam’s Witness” by J.C. Paulson
What a delightful blend of crime and romance! It was my first thought when I was halfway through reading “Adam’s Witness” by J.C. Paulson. To be honest, I don’t read true-to-genre crime novels, because there isn’t anything much in them except searching for the murderer. And I’m also not drawn to “strictly” romance novels. That... Continue Reading →
“Hunter’s Fated Wait” by W.A. Edwards
I was unceremoniously thrown into a different reality the moment I started reading this book. I didn’t expect it, so I closed my Kindle and sat for a while, images of Pine Lodge Pack shifters already vivid before my eyes. “Hunter’s Fated Wait” by W.A. Edwards is set a few decades into the future. But... Continue Reading →
Book Sale!
Celebrating the release of “Finding Your Way”, for a limited time only, the Neglected Merge Trilogy – on sale on Amazon! Multi-award-winning book one “Neglected Merge” – FREE worldwide Books two and three – 0.99c / 0.99p (US and UK) All my books, including the new release “Finding Your Way”, are always free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. You can... Continue Reading →
“Finding Your Way” Release Day
I am beyond excited to announce that “Finding Your Way” is released today. It is a unique experience for me to be sharing the story set in my homeland Latvia. I guess some of our traditions may seem strange to readers who aren’t used to them. For example, there is a holiday bigger than Christmas... Continue Reading →
Interview with writer & poet M.A. Quigley
Hi Melisa and welcome to my blog. I am excited to talk about books and writing with you today. I loved your book “The Complexities of Love”. It left me with a whirlpool of emotions, and even though I read Mark’s story already a while ago, I still come back to it in my thoughts.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes an indie author wants to quit
Opportunities to independently publish your books are the greatest advantage writers have been given in the last decade. Still, there are moments when you want to quit. You’ve written a book. Completing the first book is often a thorny path. You don’t simply sit down and type away on your computer until your first masterpiece... Continue Reading →
Ghost stories and juicy bits of the most beautiful palace in Latvia
Rundāle Palace is a magnificent baroque palace, originally the residence of the Dukes of Courland. Its name comes from the German Ruhenthal, which translates as Valley of Peace. Alas, the beautiful edifice’s history was anything but peaceful. It started with a manor that had stood where Rundāle Palace now stands. The mention of that manor... Continue Reading →
Snippet from “Finding Your Way”
After Latvia became a member of the European Union, people started leaving the country. In 2008, it seemed that in each family there was someone who left chasing a big money dream. Zanda, the main character of “Finding Your Way”, doesn’t share the general excitement about living abroad. Although she isn’t fond of arguing, she... Continue Reading →