Blargle Splect: Writerly Musings & Blather

Featuring information for independent authors looking for guidance on marketing, editing and publishing their works; including tips on how best to use free resources and maintain motivation as you take your writing from hobby to profession.

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    • Books & Stories
      • Eldritch Elysium Series
        • Book 1: Ash of Ambitions
        • Book 2: Toxic Ash
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      • The Four Horsemen Series
        • Book 1: The Uncertainty of Death
        • Book 2: In The Absence of Famine
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  • The “Making of” a book cover

    It’s been a while. I’ve been busy swimming through the depression (I refuse to call a block) that comes with realizing what I thought was the last chapter needs to be deleted entirely and as many as three more added to my novel before I can safely call it done. I want “Toxic Ash” to…

    Y. K. Greene

    August 8, 2013
    Backend, Books, Living the Writing Life, Marketing, Progress, Toxic Ash
    book covers, Delays, ebook, Eldritch Elysium, Toxic Ash, writing tips
  • 5 Tips to Improve your Amazon Author Page

    Originally posted on Savvy Writers & e-Books online: . . One of the greatest benefits of selling your e-book (or paper book) through Amazon is the vast space they provide you to “advertise” your work. If you are a savvy author, take right away advantage of this marvelous opportunity of an author page and insert…

    Y. K. Greene

    July 18, 2013
    Uncategorized
  • “Toxic Ash” Update!

    So by now you’re all champing at the bit waiting for the blog post that declares I’ve put “the end” to my latest book.

    Y. K. Greene

    July 16, 2013
    Books, Eldritch Elysium, Goals, Progress, Toxic Ash, Writing
    Delays, devils, ebook, Eldritch Elysium, facebook, indie author, muse, Toxic Ash, twitter, voices
  • Updates All Around!

    Hi Hi! I’ve been a little quiet for a while. First I was sick (I know, seems like I’m always sick) and now I’ve realized that I’m sooo close to finishing up the draft for “Toxic Ash” that I can taste it. How close is so close? Two chapters. I just have to write: Two.…

    Y. K. Greene

    July 4, 2013
    Books, Eldritch Elysium, Four Horsemen, Goals, Progress, The Uncertainy of Death, Toxic Ash, Writing
    ebook, Eldritch Elysium, Giveaway, indie author, The Uncertainty of Death, Toxic Ash, update, writing
  • Say Hello to “Toxic Ash”

    It’s finally, really, time to reveal the book cover for the second book in the Eldritch Elysium series, “Toxic Ash.”

    Y. K. Greene

    June 21, 2013
    Books, Eldritch Elysium, Progress, Toxic Ash
    book covers, ebook, Eldritch Elysium, Toxic Ash, writing
  • “Toxic Ash” Book Cover Finally Revealed!

    Hey readers! You’ve been waiting a long time for this, not as long as I have but still pretty long. I can only say that I’m relieved to have finally finished the thing…

    Y. K. Greene

    June 20, 2013
    Books, Eldritch Elysium, Living the Writing Life, Progress, Toxic Ash
    ebook, Eldritch Elysium, indie author, Toxic Ash, update
  • Woosh! Updates!

    Woosh! Updates!

    Was anyone else startled at the new WordPress Dashboard? Just me? Oh… Ok, then… Glorious news everybody! Not only is one of my all time favorite shows about to make a comeback for it’s final season (yay Futurama) but I’ve finally finished my book cover and I’m ready for the big reveal…

    Y. K. Greene

    June 18, 2013
    Backend, Books, Eldritch Elysium, Goals, Living the Writing Life, Marketing, Progress, Toxic Ash, Writing
  • Free First Friday: “Ash of Ambitions”

    Happy First Friday everyone! As promised today I’m giving away free copies of “Ash of Ambitions” on Amazon and as a bonus there’s a preview of book 2 in the Eldritch Elysium series, “Toxic Ash,” included! Keep an eye out here for the release of “Toxic Ash” coming soon or sign up for email alerts…

    Y. K. Greene

    June 7, 2013
    Ash of Ambitions, Books, Eldritch Elysium, Giveaway
    cheap ebooks, ebook, ebook review, Eldritch Elysium, First Friday, free, indie author
  • The Essence of Blargle Splect

    Moments ago I was staring at my manuscript – drawing a complete blank. I don’t remember what I wrote yesterday, the day before that, all month long. Worse I’m not even sure what I’ll write next. It’s not that the voices are silent (gods I wish) no, it’s more like they’re holding their council and…

    Y. K. Greene

    May 23, 2013
    Books, Goals, Living the Writing Life, Progress, Telling the tale, Writing
    blah blah, blather, blathering bs, double entendre bullshit, Eldritch Elysium, musings, random, the voices, writing
  • The Best in Book Cover Design

    I’m finally done being sick but my head is full of book covers as I try to finish mine off as quickly as possible. When I say my head is full of book covers, I mean it. Not just the elements to pull together to make my book cover but also what makes a book…

    Y. K. Greene

    May 15, 2013
    Living the Writing Life, Telling the tale
    blather, book covers, design, Everything’s Eventual, Stephen King
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