Monthly Archives: May 2013

Authors, Get Out There and Promote Yourself!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

A couple of months ago I started working for Entranced Publishing as a publicist, that’s pubLicist not pubicist – there has been some confusion. I have some experience with publicity having been through online marketing for two of my previous … Continue reading →

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Why Authors Should Watch TV

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Jordanna East to Off the Page chatting about her new book and the benefits of watching TV. Jordanna East readily confesses that she started writing a novel one day when she was broke and unemployed. Her cable … Continue reading →

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Crossing over with Kia Zi Shiru

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Kia Zi Shiru back to Off the Page to chat about writing across the great genre divide. Take it away Kia! Crossing the Boundaries of Genre and Age by Kia Zi Shiru Otherkin Spirits, my upcoming series, … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for Motocross Me!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to be taking part in the cover reveal for a brand new YA contemporary novel, Motocross Me by Cheyanne Young. And here it is…

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Queries that Worked No. 8

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Nicole Camp to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her a publishing deal. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. … Continue reading →

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In Darkness We Must Abide – an NA Gothic Romance

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Rhiannon Frater to Off the Page chatting about her NA Gothic romance In Darkness We Must Abide. Rhiannon Frater is the award-winning author of over a dozen books, including the As the World Dies zombie trilogy (Tor) , as … Continue reading →

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Introducing Gay Romance Author Kayci Morgan

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m thrilled to have Kayci Morgan on Off the Page chatting about the difference romance and erotica, and so much more. Kayci Morgan has had a passion for romance and fantasy for as long as she can remember. She lives in … Continue reading →

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Spark – An Interview with the Editor

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’d like to welcome Brian Lewis to Off the Page talking about balancing life as both an author and editor. Brian Lewis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Spark: A Creative Anthology, established Fall 2012 as a cross-genre paying market for … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Pantsers!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Jayne Denker, my agency-sister, to Off the Page chatting about pantsing and why it isn’t a bad thing. Jayne Denker lives in a small village in western New York with her husband, son, and a … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Write?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Ani Manjikian to Off the Page asking some tough questions about why authors write. I was born with a condition called hydrocephalus, or water on the brain. It is supposed to leave its victims either retarded … Continue reading →

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