The Ugly Truth about the Big Book Deals #writing #amwriting #writerlife #writerproblems

After reading the news that John Scalzi, a Science Fiction author, just signed a deal with Tor Books for 13 books worth $3.4 Million dollars, it got me thinking about book advances. Now, before I go any further, one thing you ought to know about me is that I'm far from an envious person. It's [...]

Great Expectations of Fat Royalties #writerslife #writerproblems #writing #amwriting #romance

Recently, my friend Sabrina A. Fish and I met for a writer's day at one of our local hot spots. Before I arrived, they seated her and she ordered her drink while she waited for me. Of course, just as with every time we go there, as soon as she pulled out her computer, other patrons and servers stared. [...]