FAQ

These are actual questions I've been asked.

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[READER QUESTIONS]

1) "Eww, incest! Teenage sex *gasp*! Where are your morals?!"

Ans: As a writer, I personally consider it immoral to deny and/or censor characters' honest thoughts and feelings about something (especially when the topic is sexual). I could not face my characters and readers/customers if I chose (or was forced/threatened) to do otherwise.

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2) "I NEED to read one of your books, Wicked Lovely!! Is it available in print?"

Ans: WL is part of 4:Play (my first erotic short story collection), Fashion Icon (taboo-themed), and Primal Scream (my expansive second erotic anthology).

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3) "You write in many different genres--do you have a favourite?"

Ans: Not really--I think it's because I usually focus on the characters + storyline (regardless of genre).

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4) "How much of EyeLeash: A Blog Novel is real?"

Ans: About 65%.

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5) "When will Book.02 in The Cyberpunk Elven Trilogy be released?"

Ans: During 2012 [I'd like to "maintain the balance" of many elements in the project ;)].

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[WRITER QUESTIONS]

1) "I like your covers--is there a possibility you could create a cover? What do you charge? Any advice on book cover art?"

Ans: I'm mostly focused on writing at the moment, so I don't currently do freelance design work [but thanks for your interest :)]. You might get some book cover artist recommendations on Kindleboards. I also share some tips/advice on the following guest blog post: Book Cover Design Tips!

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2) "Any advice for an aspiring writer like me?"

Short Version: Read, write, repeat
(and here's my indie author 3-point advice post).

Longer Version: Have clearly-defined goals. If your sole goal with self-publishing is to maximize profits, target a commercial niche that has a large audience. If you have other intrinsic goals, you should respect those goals if you're not the type that is able to relinquish personal/artistic integrity (excerpt from interview with Kevin Rau).

UPDATE (21 May 2012):

Self-Publishing Wiz is a selection of blog posts (that I wrote from 2009-2012) which capture the true power and spirit of the 21st-century self-publishing revolution. You might find it useful ;)

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More coming soon.

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