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Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional!!

Alex's awesome co-hosts for the March 4 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, and Natalie Aguirre!

March 4 question - What elements do you include in your book launch? Or what do you have in mind for your future book launch? Or what advice do you have to offer to others planning to launch a book?

Good question since I recently launched my newest novel, Ruthless Kingdom. Universal Link: Bit.ly/RuthlessKingdom

In the past, I had book tours and blog tours through Xpresso Tours, AXP for Authors, Book Match (which is no longer an option) and various sites. These can get pricey, and for this reason, I did nothing spectacular for this release. AXP for Authors is good, and has many options to sell books, including reviewers. However, like all sites, not all reviewers that I've sent Epub's or PDF's have opted to write a review. I'm still waiting....LOL!

I've had a few of my books reviewed by Reader's Favorite, and that's where I began. I received a nice 5 Star review. Although, I doubt it helps sell my book. Ruthless Kingdom is self-published and priced at $4.99.  Unfortunately, I've found the only possible way to sell books is to pay for ads. Facebook and Instagram. And, dropping the price to $1.99 and even better $.99 cents, you'll make sales. But for me, it barely covers the cost of the ads.

I have a TikTok account (if you care to follow me) I never thought I'd be using this venue, because I'm a social media introvert, and putting my face out there bothers me very much. I've been working on it, and with this release, I uploaded a few videos. Again, there's $$ involved to get them noticed. Through TikTok, I believe I had the most people using their KindleUnlimited to read Ruthless Kingdom. 

I'm curious to learn about how other authors managed their release days!  

#IWSG @TheIWSG #writing #writerslife #WritersSupportGroup

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional!!

ALEX'S awesome co-hosts are J Lenni Dorner, Victoria Marie Lees, and Sandra Cox!

February 4 question - Many writers have written about the experience of rereading their work years later. Have you reread any of your early works? What was that experience like for you?

For years I couldn't bring myself to reread my books. Once in a blue moon I'd read a paragraph, and wince. Since my writing career began, I never had any creative writing or grammar courses. I honed my craft from reading, reading, and reading. Then writing, writing, and rewriting, which led to endless editing. I have learned so so much, and I'm still learning so so much! 

Now, around 15 years later (give or take a few years) I Have re-edited a few of my earlier works, and uploaded the new version on Amazon. Hoping everyone will enjoy their reading experience and the adventures within. 

Have you reread or rewritten any of your books?

@TheIWSG #IWSG #writerscommunity #WritersLife #WriterSupportGroup

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional!!

The awesome co-hosts for the December3 posting of the IWSG are Tara Tyler, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Pat Garcia, Liza, and Natalie Aguirre!

December 3 question - As a writer, what was one of the coolest/best gifts you ever received?

My Best Gift is Getting to Know All of You 💖💖

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄

MARY DID YOU KNOW 🎵🎵🎵

@TheIWSG #IWSG #writingcommunity #writerslife

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional!!

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Jennifer Lane, Jenni Enzor, Renee Scattergood, Rebecca Douglass, Lynn Bradshaw, and Melissa Maygrove!

November 5 question - When you began writing, what did you imagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has this experience presented you with some surprises along the way?

Let me remember...(touches finger to lips) hmmm...I never thought I'd actually finish writing a book. (Me? Write a book? LOL) I think my kids chuckled seeing my persistence. When it came into existence, I hadn't expected the ceaseless editing process. In my heart, I felt it would be published. 

As a newbie writer I had A LOT to learn...A LOT!! For those starting out, unless your debut is Fourth Wing, it's not glamorous in the least. 

Words to write by:

PERVERANCE

PERSIST

DON'T GIVE UP HOPE

@TheIWSG #IWSG #writingcommunity #writersSupportGroup #Writerslife

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional!!!

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Beth Camp, Crystal Collier, and Cathrina Constantine

October 1 question - What is the most favorite thing you have written, published or not? And why?

My ya/contemporary, Incense and Peppermints is close to my heart. 

It's a work of fiction based on factual occurrence's. It takes place in 1969 during the escalation of the Viet Nam War when the draft hung over young 18 year olds like a guillotine. It was also a time of massive protests against the war, hippies, flower power, Woodstock, drugs, and a music revolution. 

I waited a long time to write this book due to certain people mentioned, although, their names are changed and many have since died. Readers, if not familiar with the music or that time frame have a hard time connecting. Some reviewers can't believe what I'd written. However, like I mentioned, I lived in a small village, I lived through those times and those experiences.