by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writer's' rights, Writing craft, writing tips
When I decided to write Rescuing Her Heart, I had a few additional steps I didn’t have writing my stand-alone novels. This was the second book in a series. I relied on other writer friends who do sequels to help me keep it all straight in my story world. Here is my...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 17, 2021 | Marketing tips, Uncategorized
My least favorite part of writing a proposal is the platform part. My numbers are not where I’d like them to be. And it is still a work in progress to get my social media numbers higher. But there is away to boast those numbers that doesn’t involve hours of marketing....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 1, 2021 | Author promotion, Promo post, research, Uncategorized
How do you research a story set in a town that has no written history? That was my conundrum for On Sugar Hill. The town of Sugar Hill, where I have lived for 25+ years, wasn’t incorporated as a city until 1939. My story takes place a decade before that. My first stop...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 27, 2021 | Interview Tips, Uncategorized
This past Tuesday I did a recorded interview for Good Morning Aurora for my community TV channel. I’d communicated with Curtis, the host, via email to get the scoop on what to expect. He would not be furnishing me with questions to consider and prepare for ahead of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 25, 2021 | Submission tips, Uncategorized
Five Surefire ways to not get noticed by a publisher Not reading submission guidelines Whether you are speaking to an editor face to face or querying a publisher online, be well-versed in their guidelines. Go to their website and read the submission guidelines page....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 13, 2021 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today, I welcome a new to me author, Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild. She has led an interesting life and has several books published. I always like to hear writers share their journey with me and what sparked that journey. Thank you Jacqueline for visiting with me today....