Authors with Day Jobs
Many authors have day jobs. Actually, to be more accurate, most have day jobs. There are only a small percentage of all authors in the U.S. who earn enough money from their writing to support themselves. You…
- blogging, book signing, challenges, contests, day job, dogs, holidays, My books, productivity, publishing
What I learned from a decade review
We’re at the end of another year and about to embark on not just a new page, or a new chapter or season, but a completely new decade. Are you ready? I’m ready. At least my new…
- book promo, business of writing, characters, Creative, day job, marketing, My books, productivity, writing process
NFReads author interview with P.J. Howell
Check out my author interview with NFReads! Please introduce yourself and your books: My name is Paula Howell but I write under my nickname, P.J. Howell. My current published titles include a mystery series, as well as…
How is your WOTY treating you so far?
We’re over half way through the month and I just realized this is my first post for 2019. I’m slacking already…but in my defense, I’ve been busy revising. Book #5 in the Jorja Matthews mystery series is…
- book signing, business of writing, challenges, day job, dogs, journaling, My books, NaNoWriMo, pets, productivity, publishing, writing events
So long 2018…it’s been great knowing you!
Another New Year is about to begin…are you ready? Ocean Shores I wasn’t sure what to expect from 2018, to be honest, since this was going to be my first year away from the day job, but…
- day job, feelings and fears, marketing, motivation, My books, productivity, publishing, writing events
Bi-yearly check in – pat on the back or kick in the pants?
I’m staring at a blank page today, having some difficulty when it comes to what I want to say. That’s interesting, considering a check in doesn’t take much effort when I’m just looking back at what I’ve…
I’ve lost a bunch of hats, and my head feels funny!
If you had to come up with one word to describe yourself or your current situation in life, what would it be? I can imagine coming up with one word might actually prove to be very difficult.…
- day job, feelings and fears, holidays, local sights & happenings, movies, NaNoWriMo, trips and sights I see, weather
The season begins with fun, frights & fitness
I guess the letter of the day is F! Sorry, couldn’t help myself… The month of October has been a mixture of fitness and fun, both of which are competing with my time to write on the…
Carrying on with calm – another book event under my belt
The month of September was not lacking when it came to how busy life can get in a single month. My head is spinning a little when I look back at the past 30 days. When it comes…
August antics as summer winds down
Seriously, this summer is just flying by – how about you? Are you finding it hard to believe the month of August is already half over? The past few weeks have just been a continuation of a very…
