Author H.L. Stephens
A dreamer of dreams and weaver of wondrous tales
Category: publishing
The Next Big Thing: A Raven’s Touch by Linda Bloodworth – a new YA Paranormal Ready For Release
Today, I am happy…no happy is too tame a word….I am flipping thrilled to support my friend and fellow author Linda Bloodworth spread the word about her new YA Paranormal book release for her debut novel, A Raven’s Touch. I have…
Read MoreWhen ‘Thank You’ Is the Hardest Thing To Say
Some words come easy to us. Words of tenderness for a loved one. Colorful metaphors. The proper order of terms for the grande triple mocha latte flavored coffee you order every day at the local Starbucks. But there are also…
Read MoreThe Joys of Editing: It sounded so much better when I was in the shower….
We have all had those glorious moments in the rain locker. There you are…glistening wet skin, the perfect echo chamber, and your favorite song. The need to belt out the words seems as natural as breathing in and out. We are…
Read MoreWhen Being ‘A Day Late and a Dollar Short’ Ceases To Capture How Far Behind You Are
I used to love the phrase when I was a kid. “A day late and a dollar short” It seemed so jingly. So fun. So easy to catch up to if you just tried hard enough. After all, it was…
Read MoreAnd The Award For The Worst Blogger Goes To……
I am not one to toot my own horn when it comes to much of anything, but in the case of worst blogging awards, I think I have a chance of winning this particular distinction. If you could only see…
Read MoreSay It Isn’t So……Covers Really Do Make a Difference
We are always admonished never to judge a book by its cover, but in truth our judgment of packaging is a prejudice we apply liberally every day. Industries of every shape, size, color, kind, and creed play upon this judgmental…
Read MoreWhat Makes an Author "Real"?
I have experienced some low blows in my life; you know the kind that leaves you reeling once it has been delivered……where you wonder what you have done to deserve such a whammy. I won’t bore you with the details…
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