Tag Archive | Susan Toy
Speaking of Chikungunya …
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
It will soon be 7 months since I contracted the virus, Chikungunya, shortly after returning to Bequia last summer. I should add that it’s been a veeerrryyyyy looonnngggg 7 months at that! This was the worst I’ve ever felt in my life – even worse than when we…
What’s on my shelves …
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
I’ve been picking away at that rather odious job of cleaning the bookshelves and reshelving all my books, making sure they’re in order, because that’s the kind of reader I am … This is probably also a holdover from my days as a bookseller. Anyway, it’s a job…
Between Canada and the Carribean: Susan Toy – WIP Interview
Originally posted on Beyond the Mind Maze:
Susan Toy has been a bookseller, an award-winning publishing sales representative, a literacy teacher, and is now a published author, publisher, and promoter of fellow authors and their books. Born and raised in Toronto, after completing a degree in English Literature at Queen’s University in Kingston, she moved…
Make a Difference in the Writing Community
Originally posted on All I Have to Say:
Most authors at one time or another have dreamed of taking the writing world by storm with a breakout bestselling novel. I’m sure most of us still harbor hope this will happen. Regardless of sales or monetary success, we can still make a difference in the writing community.…
Why I may not follow you on Twitter …
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
… or friend you on Facebook, or like your page, or connect with you on LinkedIn, or add you to my circles on Google+, or subscribe to your blog, or invite you to promote yourself and your book on my blog, Reading Recommendations: I recently added the following…
There are no Write-By-Numbers kits … a reminder
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
I originally wrote this blog post in May, 2014, and I think it’s time to repost as a reminder to many authors who read it previously or as a revelation for those who haven’t read it yet. There are no Write-By-Numbers kits …
Author Etiquette for Contacting Book Bloggers
Originally posted on All I Have to Say:
Hello, everyone! It’s me again with another author advice post. Warning: This post isn’t for everyone. If you’re an author who finds etiquette posts tiresome, this post isn’t for you. If you’re already an expert on book marketing, this post will probably seem pretty basic, but I hope…
The reason I write and publish …
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
It’s never been about the money (because, as I have said before, you’re more likely to win the Irish Sweepstakes than make much money at all in this publishing game), and it’s not about the fame (similar reason as for the money part). It’s because I believe I…
Happy New Year from Bequia!
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
Happy New Year to Everyone from Dennis, Me, and the cats (of course!), and here’s hoping 2015 will be a good year for all of us! Thanks to those who have read my books, reviewed them, interviewed me or hosted me on their blogs, all the Authors I…
Happy Birthday to The Story Reading Ape!
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
When I discovered it was Chris Graham’s (aka Chris The Story Reading Ape) Birthday today, a simple greeting from me on Facebook just wouldn’t suffice! I knew I had to make my wishes that much more special, because this isn’t any ordinary Ape, you know! Chris has been…
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