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This is the place for writers and readers alike who have always wanted to know about the book they hold in their hands. Phoenix is AJ's fourth book and here we will be following it from concept to paperback to AudioMovie and beyond.

It takes more than just words to make a book, far more. So here you will follow AJ through the creative process - ideas, research, deadlines, editing, and production. You'll also find posts from Eli, AJ's manager, as she handles all the behind-the-scenes details.

Archive for October, 2011:

Door Sign

Written by AJ on October 24, 2011 – 6:27 pm

I’m done with research. I’m done with mapping it out. I’m done with getting ready.

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He Said, She Said

Written by AJ on October 23, 2011 – 9:15 pm

What can you do about dialogue?  There are a lot of options.

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QR Codes

Written by Eli on October 20, 2011 – 3:12 pm

We’ve all heard of bar codes, but what are QR codes?

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Hold The Line

Written by AJ on October 14, 2011 – 12:51 pm

As a follow-up to “So you’re ready for an Agent”, I recommend that you know where your line is before you look for an agent.

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Book Signing Events

Written by Eli on October 8, 2011 – 12:17 pm

When you get invited to your first book signing event, you are going to be ecstatic. While you should be happy, you should also try not to get your hopes too high. Until you’ve sold hundreds of thousands of copies and been on the NYT Bestseller list (probably a few times) people are not going to plan their day around your event and drive across town to see you.

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So You’re Ready For an Agent . . .

Written by AJ on October 5, 2011 – 5:04 pm

I’m going to start this entry with things I have heard from other authors. Authors I would have described as having “good luck” with getting their first book published.

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