New Short Story Just Published!
That’s the thing about writers: often our greatest talent is persistence. That’s certainly true of me. I’ve clung to dozens of stories...
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marthaengber
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
Writing a Sci-Fi Podcast Series
Listen on Spotify When my daughter was in grade school, one of her best buddies was Rachel Kellum. Even then it was apparent Rachel’s...
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marthaengber
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Review: “Go: A Memoir about Binge-Drinking, Self-Hatred, and Finding Happiness”
On sale now! As you know, I’ve been exploring the world of memoirs of all kinds, none of which are more poignant than those surrounding...
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marthaengber
- Mar 26, 2021
- 2 min
“Ever Rest” by Roz Morris
Book Review I just finished reading Ever Rest, Roz Morris’ new novel due out June 3, 2021 (available for preorder). A fantastic read!...
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marthaengber
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
A Plan in Case of Morning: Prize and Review
by Phill Provance Coming Sept. 29, 2020, preorder I received an advanced reader copy (ARC) of veteran poet Phill Provance’s first...
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marthaengber
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
TRAVEL TO STORYLAND: VLP AUTHOR READING SEPT. 17
One of the most primordial things humans do — and love to do — is tell stories and listen to them. Campfires, bedtimes, pajama parties,...
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marthaengber
- Jul 22, 2020
- 5 min
5 Reasons to Love Independent Presses
Winter Light, a novel, now available on preorder If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you’ve seen this novel’s progress toward...
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marthaengber
- Jun 30, 2020
- 4 min
3 Steps to Building Your Book Launch Team
I had the most pleasant surprise this morning when I opened my email to find a copy of my upcoming novel’s book cover by Jessica Bell,...
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marthaengber
- Jun 16, 2020
- 7 min
Your Virtual Book Launch: Make It the Party You Want!
Do you recognize the now iconic lament of Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit: “It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to!” Those words — and more...
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marthaengber
- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
4 Reasons to Join Me for a Live Q and A at 5 p.m. May 13, 2020
I’d love to have you join me for a live Q&A regarding my novel, The Wind Thief, at 5 p.m. PT on Wed., May 13, via my Facebook author...
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marthaengber
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
Boundless Creativity: A Spiritual Workbook for Overcoming Self-Doubt, Emotional Traps and Other Crea
Purchase on Martha’s website I want to give a shout-out to my friend and fellow writer, Martha Alderson, who today releases her new...
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marthaengber
- Apr 19, 2020
- 4 min
Man’s Search for Meaning
by Victor Frankl I’ve always thought that as a writer, my first duty is to be curious about people. Not a little curious, but doggedly...
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marthaengber
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Teaming With Other Authors = 29 Free Ebooks!
Author Brian David Floyd recently decided everyone everywhere needed inexpensive distraction during this time of shelter-in-place. So he...
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marthaengber
- Mar 12, 2020
- 2 min
What’s the Difference Between YA and Adult Fiction With a Teen Protagonist?
After reading Carolyn R. Russell’s dystopian young adult novel, In the Fullness of Time (due out March 17, see previous post), I got to...
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marthaengber
- Mar 1, 2020
- 2 min
Photography for Writers
by Melanie Faith I grew up in Chicago and about once every winter would wake up to a mountain of snow outside my window and more falling...
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marthaengber
- Feb 2, 2020
- 2 min
6 Marketing Terms All Authors Should Know
To develop a plan for launching my upcoming literary book, Winter Light, which will be published Oct. 6 by Vine Leaves Press, I’m taking...
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