THE PATH

Website link for THE PATH: http://www.thepathmagazine.com/, everyone's literary magazine. Available on Amazon ( http://ning.it/oHXSxK)  and Barnes and Noble.com.

Editorial Services

I am now a Books In Sync Service Provider. I perform editing services for authors of Nature and Natural history, Environment/Conservation (nonfiction) and Children’s nonfiction. My rates are available on request (mjnickum@cox.net).

Coaching Session

I had my 1 hour coaching session yesterday. This is the summary: As I suspected, book signings are pretty much a waste of time for marketing and sales purposes, unless you are a celebrity. It is better to spend your time and resources developing a web presence, such as website and blogs. Internet radio is another avenue. The most important thing is to make yourself known as an  expert or person of note.

Writing class

I am registering for a class at Phoenix College for Writing A Historical Novel, Spring of 2011.

Coaching Session

I'm going to have a 1 hour coaching session with Dr. Marcia Reynolds, best-selling author, speaker and master certified coach tomorrow morning, Nov. 22. It will cover writing and publishing with special emphasis on marketing.

A Spiral of Echoes--EPIC eBook Finalist

I was just notified that A Spiral of Echoes is a finalist in the paranormal catagory of EPIC's eBook contest.


I am doing a happy dance...can you see me now.

Let's Talk About Trees

I'm going to work on my tree book again after receiving several valuable critiques. If anyone would like to read/critique it, let me know. Thanks.