Sep 30, 2008 | Promotion, Television, Websites, Writing |
Things I've done recently:
1. Redesigned the website again. It was no longer an accurate reflection of all I'm writing. It is now more generic, though I warn you it will likely change again as I contemplate hiring a designer.
2. Started a Newsletter. You can sign up for it here:
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Or scroll down and look for it on the sidebar (or at the newly revamped website…).
3. Did anyone else watch the premiere of Life last night? I loooove that show! So happy to see it come back on again. I was ticked that they canceled Moonlight, but at least they kept Life — and Pushing Daisies. That's on tomorrow night.
Any shows you're looking forward to? Any website redesigns? Anything?
Jun 10, 2008 | Business, Promotion, Websites |
Some women change their hair when they're in a new mood. Me? I change my website. 🙂 No, it's not changed yet, so clicking over will produce the same pages as always. But, I can't ever settle down with a look. (Notice my blog changes from time to time — like today.) I visit other sites and I want to change mine.
Lately, I've been worried about how strongly my site is geared to my romantic suspenses. I have a dual writing personality now! I need to reflect the classic romance/Harlequin Presents side of me, and so I've been working on something that combines the two in a plain (for now) way.
I plan to pay someone to develop a site (or sites), but I can't do it yet. There's the issue of name, for one thing. What name will I write under? I am very flexible about this. I am open to the idea my name may not be the best for selling books, but it's a bridge I plan to cross when I reach it.
Bottom line for me is that this is a career and I plan to do everything necessary to succeed at it. If separate names are the ticket, I'm there. If a completely different name from my own is best, I'm there. If I need to pay a web designer, I'm there. (Hubby, if you're reading, quick, look over there! Is that a naked woman/iPhone/new TV — or something equally interesting to you I see? Quick, better click over!)
So, what are the best writer sites for you? Is there a site you like, either for the colors or the ease of use or the graphics? If you have a website, did you pay someone? Do you plan to pay someone eventually? What do you think about homemade sites with popular site builders? Does flash bug you (it does me)? What about music (ditto)? Anything I missed? Give me your thoughts! 🙂
Jun 24, 2005 | Websites
Okay, I probably shouldn't be worried about a website when I'm not yet published in book length fiction, but I built one anyway. It still needs tweaking, however. Never tell me I can't do something because I'll probably go and waste hours doing it. Just like the website and now this blog. I should be writing.
Really.
But, when the brain is frozen in the same scene and the characters refuse to talk, I guess I can sneak away for a few moments. Just don't tell my husband, the wonderful man who lets me stay home and write full-time. On the other hand, he won't care, so long as the book gets done….
