PEOPLE ASK ME HOW I MAGIC UP IDEAS. HERE’S THE SECRET BEHIND MY CREATIVE PROCESS (HINT: IT DOESN’T INVOLVE WHISKEY… FOR ONCE)

by turndog

“How do you come up with your ideas?” asks a friend of mine. “What’s your creative process like?” he continues, staring at me with eager eyes, it’s as if he expects me to have a secret formula of sorts. The truth is, I...

My Friend is Miserable & Pessimistic, But Even His Story Is Interesting Beyond Words

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One of my friends is a good lad, but boy-oh-boy does he see the glass half empty. You know the type: He’s the guy who wins the lottery and is down in the dumps because of all the congratulatory (aka: lend me some money) phone calls. He also owns his own company,...

How To Crash Your Site On Your Biggest Day (TWICE!) And Still Be Crazy Successful

by turndog

Welcome to TURNDOG TALKS TO: the time of the week I interview people with a story to share. Today is a re-do, because I’m sharing my amazing talk with Jaime Tardy once again. Jaime released her long anticipated book last week, and I cannot wait to share it with...

An Honest Insight Into a Self-Published Book Launch: The Cringeworthy Numbers

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I recently wrote the hardest email of my life. It was about my latest novel’s launch period (TICK to the TOCK – January 08 – January 31), and I included as many stats as possible: The Good, The Bad, The Downright Terrifying. I value transparency and...

I Wrote a Book About Dying & Cried 37 Times, Yet Still Discovered Happiness

by turndog

My latest novel, TICK to the TOCK is an emotional rollercoaster of a story. To give you an idea about the potential tears you may shed, this is what a few people have said: “The final scenes between these two was somewhat heart-wrenching. I definitely felt my...