Tag Archives: self publishing

My self-publishing journey

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Julia Barrett

can be summed up with one simple rhetorical question: What the ‘eff‘ else was I supposed to do? Now hold on just a sec… Ask me the obvious question. Did you do your homework? 1.  Yes.  I spent four years … Continue reading →

Posted in book bloggers, Books, popular culture, Slightly Off Topic, writing | Tagged , , | 20 Comments

Cry No More.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I remember the bad old days when I’d stand on the curb next to the mailbox with that rejection letter in my hand and burst into tears. For the longest time I saved them in a file, even though not … Continue reading →

Posted in book bloggers, book reviews, Books, Contemporary Romance, Daughters of Persephone, erotica, Food, menage, popular culture, romance, Romance/Suspense, science fiction, True Love, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Write faster or write better?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Are the two mutually exclusive?  That is the question. I’m pretty much a fan of Dean Wesley Smith. He has lots and lots of interesting stuff to say about the publishing world.  He may be wordy at times, but he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in book bloggers, Books, popular culture, writing | Tagged , , , , | 37 Comments

I read something remarkable yesterday -

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Julia Barrett

and succinct.  The topic was marketing – as you know, I do read a lot, and I recently posted an article on marketing by Jaye Manus.  But yesterday I read something so interesting on the subject and so to the … Continue reading →

Posted in book bloggers, Books, popular culture, Slightly Off Topic, writing | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

Great Great Great News!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I have TWO uploads to Kindle! The first is my new short story, Liz and Me.  It’s less a work of romance and more a work of women’s fiction.  I’m excited about this work.  I’m moving in a new direction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Contemporary Romance, erotica, romance, Romance/Suspense, writing | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments