by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 6, 2018 | Author Fairs, Uncategorized
How to get the most out of Author Fairs In case you haven’t guessed Library Author Fairs are not to sell books. Which is why I am very selective about the ones I attend. That is a day of my life I can’t get back, so I try to choose wisely. A well-run...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
I’m picking up where I left off last post. I reviewed how the right setting helps the character reveal backstory and inner conflict in a natural way. Today I want to share a few examples of setting projecting mood. Secrets & Charades is my Historical Romance set...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips, writing tips
The right setting can turn backstory into revelation. Where things are brought to light is as important as what is shared. As in real life the right setting can draw out truths. Some people think best when they are walking along their favorite path. A...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writer's musings, Writer's tips, Writing challenge
Since I started this blog in 2010 I’ve shared a variety of writerly things and interviewed some fantastic authors. Today I decided to open it up to my readers to give me suggestions. What writerly things would you like to see on my blog? Are there favorite authors or...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 9, 2018 | Marketing tips, Uncategorized
Finding places for book signings can be such a hassle. The possibilities of sales are risky. When I wrote my latest release New Duet I placed it in Aurora, Illinois with the intention of garnering a fan base from my hometown. To gain those readers I had to have book...
