Tag Archives: Self-Publishing

Cover Reveal & Novel Release

Posted on October 11, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Today is the Day! 😀 My completed manuscript is now available for purchase. This was a massive undertaking two years in the making, and with a lot of glitches, hiccups, and heartache in the process. But, it’s done. Over. Finito. The … Continue reading →

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Publishing Help

Posted on September 10, 2014 by RaineBalkera

On this rainy, weather-transitional Wednesday evening here in Michigan, (the sky is turning that ugly, scary green now, and after having lost power three times last week, I’ll ask that you keep your fingers crossed with me, okay?) I feel … Continue reading →

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Compounds Conundrum

Posted on June 21, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I suppose a lot of hater mail will magically appear in my in-box as a result of this post, but that’s never stopped me before. I’m noticing the misuse of compound words to mean something the word itself doesn’t. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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First-World Abolitionist

Posted on June 5, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Even without the aid of Corti-Slim, I am determined to stay here – grounded and with a rightful purpose. To work on improving my writing skills in order to make a living as a recognized author. Writing about this particular … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on June 4, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Alright, so I goofed up. I blogged in the wrong frame of mind, and now I feel dumb. All it takes to get over myself, though, is people. People tend to make me see the true ass I am even … Continue reading →

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All Kinds of Wonderment

Posted on June 3, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Today is just chock full ‘o surprises. While rummaging through one of the un-unpacked storage boxes from my last move, I came across this nearly empty so I keep diluting the stuff bottle of hair tonic that is way ages … Continue reading →

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Audience

Posted on June 2, 2014 by RaineBalkera

As I continue to figure out new ways to reach new people in order to generate interest in my publication, a few things manage to stump or amuse me. This, for example, is what I found at my Smashwords account … Continue reading →

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Fear and Loathing in l’esprit

Posted on May 25, 2014 by RaineBalkera

My mind is a mixed bag of an array of fragmented things. Only when I write does it settle down and let me concentrate. Focus on that specific task, and then when I need to leave it for whatever brief … Continue reading →

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Postpartum Blues

Posted on May 17, 2014 by RaineBalkera

  So, now that I’ve accomplished what I set out to do for the year, and after all of the self-inflicted excitement I experienced as a result … I’m feeling a little down. The adrenalin rush is over, like the … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Die or Anything

Posted on May 15, 2014 by RaineBalkera

  Long time no … blog. If anyone even noticed or missed me, apologies for making it seem like I walked off the edge of the earth. I didn’t, really, but just decided it was time to stop doing one … Continue reading →

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