Category: author

Selling my books at the Kennebunk Community Market

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, friends, local fun

Today was my debut at the Kennenbunk Community Market at The Waterhouse Center. I picked a good day to start: high 50's (Hello, July? It's me, Karen. Where are you? I miss you!), with rain and wind. And just like at the Saco River Farmers Market, I had to ask a fellow vendor to help me … Continue reading Selling my books at the Kennebunk Community Market

Learning from others

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, Animals and pets, author, Brave books, local fun, writing

I went to the Kennebunk Community Market a few weeks ago, and I saw another author selling her books. Hello? Great idea! She was very kind and answered all of my (zillions of) questions about how she got started and such. I loved how she set up her table, how visually appealing it was, and … Continue reading Learning from others

BOOK REVIEW: LIVING AND WRITING ON THE COAST OF MAINE by Lea Wait

by Karen, posted in author, books, Work from Home, writing

I have read a couple of Lea Wait's fiction books, so when I saw her latest book was  memoir-y, I was so excited ! I am always interested in how other writers pull it together, how they structure their lives around their craft. Lea's book follows the seasons, and is a series of essays describing … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: LIVING AND WRITING ON THE COAST OF MAINE by Lea Wait

BOOK REVIEW: A Secret Music by Susan Doherty Hannaford

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, writing

I read this book at the recommendation of my friend, Melissa. This is another one of those books that came to me because of the book I wrote, One Brave Thing.  I took a picture of the cover and then forgot about it for a few weeks. I’m so glad that I remembered! I thought … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: A Secret Music by Susan Doherty Hannaford

My first public reading of my book

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, Disney, local fun, no fear

I was at the local library recently to read some passages of my first novel, One Brave Thing. It was my first time reading aloud from my book in front of other people. I am not someone who loves public speaking. Actually, I am someone who hyperventilates at the thought of public speaking. Most of … Continue reading My first public reading of my book

Getting a professional photo for my author page

by Karen, posted in author, books

Up until now, I've been using mostly my own (hello? #selfie) photos for my website and blog. The current photo I have up my husband took of me, and I love it, but it's a year old now. I decided to go for it: hire a professional photographer to take my photo for my next … Continue reading Getting a professional photo for my author page

My First Farmers Market Book Sale

by Karen, posted in author, books, local fun, no fear, writing

Today was my first day selling my book, One Brave Thing, at a farmers market. The Saco River Farmers Market, to be exact. I'd been there before, but not for a year or two. I had planned to scope it out ahead of time, but work and family commitments prevented me from doing so. It … Continue reading My First Farmers Market Book Sale

How I named One Brave Thing

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, friends, writing

I wonder if all authors struggle with figuring out the title of their book. A self published author has total control over the end product, but this can be a double-edged sword. I went back and forth for months about what to name my book. In its first draft (which many of you who have … Continue reading How I named One Brave Thing

How to post a book review on Amazon

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books

If you follow my author page on Facebook, then you know I have been asking people who enjoyed reading my book to put up a review on Amazon.com. I never stopped to think that maybe not everyone knows how to do this. Sorry! So here's a quick tutorial: Find my book on Amazon.com     … Continue reading How to post a book review on Amazon

You want it? You got it!

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, local fun, writing

If you go to your local book store to buy One Brave Thing and you don't see it, here's an idea...JUST ASK! Currently, several of the shops are down to their last copy, and what if you stop in to buy my book before it's been restocked? Again, just ask at the counter, or call … Continue reading You want it? You got it!