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 →