The hard work doesn’t end when your book goes to the printer. As a self-publishing author, some of the most important financial decisions you’ll make about your book happen just afterward, when you’re determining where and how it will be sold.

What do these two things have in common? They both take. for. ever. And the similarities don’t end there.

Think writing the book is the hardest part? Think again.

I’ve worked in and around publications throughout my career, but I had no clue what to expect when it came to working with an illustrator on a whole book. Fortunately, I was in great hands.

My newsletter subscribers submitted some great questions about the book-writing process, and I answer them in this post.

Think writing a children’s book is easy? Think again. Take a tour of my 1.5-year (and counting) journey.

Publishing is a complex industry, often shrouded in mystery. Here’s a quick look at how I learned about and chose hybrid publishing to get Mortimer the Terrier into the world.

Did you know Mortimer the Terrier is based on a true story? He is — and he’s got a great backstory.

Mortimer the Terrier’s Second Chance is, ostensibly, for kids ages 2-8. But if I’m being honest … I wrote it for little Kristin, too.