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Another trip around the sun for my book and me
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Another trip around the sun for my book and me

“…a story of love, loss, and second chances.” Continue reading Another trip around the sun for my book and me

How do you get that novel out of your head and onto the page? NaNo.
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How do you get that novel out of your head and onto the page? NaNo.

With some trepidation, I’ve signed up to do NaNoWriMo again this year. If you’re not familiar, it’s one month (November) … Continue reading How do you get that novel out of your head and onto the page? NaNo.

I took a chance and look what happened!
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I took a chance and look what happened!

Last week, following advice from Mark Coker’s Smashwords Book Marketing Guide, I sent a news release to Carson City’s newspaper, … Continue reading I took a chance and look what happened!

Look what arrived during my birthday party!
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Look what arrived during my birthday party!

My book. Or proof of the book anyway. On Sunday we held a little gathering of old friends to celebrate … Continue reading Look what arrived during my birthday party!

My first author Q&A was with fourth graders. That still counts, right?
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My first author Q&A was with fourth graders. That still counts, right?

I have been fortunate to volunteer in my granddaughter, Olivia’s classroom since she started school. Every year, every teacher has … Continue reading My first author Q&A was with fourth graders. That still counts, right?

Another step forward for my indie novel
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Another step forward for my indie novel

Whew. Just upgraded this site to “Premium” that includes a new domain name. You can now find me at LorieSchaefer.com. … Continue reading Another step forward for my indie novel

Book cover reveal!
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Book cover reveal!

Excited to share my book cover done by the talented (and patient!) Judy Bullard at customebookcovers.com. She just kept fiddling … Continue reading Book cover reveal!

Beginning my Indie Author Journey
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Beginning my Indie Author Journey

  After much hemming and hawing, I will stop querying and take charge of publishing my ten-year-old novel, now titled … Continue reading Beginning my Indie Author Journey

Decluttering my story
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Decluttering my story

Decluttering has officially affected every aspect of my life. Even my novel. Recently I’ve culled this beast down to a … Continue reading Decluttering my story

Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together
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Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together

With some trepidation, I sent a “completed” draft of my novel (working title Ties that Bind) to four friends who … Continue reading Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together

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