Lisa Samson is one of my all time favorite authors. She’s also the one who gets under my skin the most often. Samson writes like she lives – authentically. I’m not a friend of hers, but I am an acquaintance and have been given a glimpse into this complex woman’s life from time to time, [...]
Andrew Neudecker – Interview & Review
Posted on December 20, 2010 · 1 Comment
Today’s give-away is The Butterfly Key by Andrew Neudecker. Remember to sign up by leaving a comment here, on my Books by Joy FaceBook page, or email me privately at joydekok@pitel.net. The interview. . . JOY: Where did you get the idea for The Butterfly Key? ANDREW: Shortly before Christmas of 2008 my wife Nicole [...]
Joan Hochstetler – Author Interview and Review
Posted on December 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Today’s giveaway features a Christmas story by author Joan Hochstetler. To sign up for One Holy Night leave a message here on the blog, on Books By Joy on FaceBook, or email me at joydekok@pitel.net. Let me introduce you to Joan. . . J. M. Hochstetler was born in central Indiana, the daughter of Mennonite [...]
Book Sales and Some Risky Thoughts
Posted on December 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is a touchy subject for authors and publishers. There is the assumption that all published authors are raking in tons of money. Let me assure you, this is false. Then there are the questions like, “How many copies of your book have you sold?” When sales are slow, this can cause the heart of [...]
