Mary House: Recognized as Female Patriot of the American Revolution

During this Women’s History Month, and ahead of the nation’s 250th celebrations, I have the great fortune of announcing a new Revolutionary female Patriot. I spearheaded an application with the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to prove a new female American Revolutionary-era Patriot.

Mary House owned and operated a boarding house in Philadelphia, the House Inn. Because she paid taxes on the inn, her support tax directly helped fund the Revolutionary war. Just two blocks from the famous State House, where Revolution was debated and the Declaration of Independence signed, the inn was a respected political hub, frequented by familiar founding fathers.

In this press release issued by NSDAR, Pamela Wright, NSDAR President General and the National Society’s volunteer elected CEO, says, “We are thrilled to add Mary House to our list of verified female Patriots. As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, DAR members across the country are concentrating on sharing the stories of these amazing Americans, helping contemporary U.S. citizens understand the relevancy of Patriots to our lives today. As a female entrepreneur myself, I am inspired by the story of Mrs. House.”

The star on this map shows the location of the House Inn. To red outline to the left is the State House. The red outline down and to the right, is the Arch Street Quaker Burial ground where Mary House was buried.

The House Inn hosted Thomas Jefferson and Other Founders

Mary House was a wise entrepreneur. After her husband died, the widow established the boarding house, which quickly became known for what was then called “fine entertainments.” It offered quality lodgings, good food and refreshments, and above all an atmosphere that encouraged convivial engagement. It quickly attracted founding fathers familiar to us now. Silas Deane, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson. Mary recognized that congressmen visits to Philadelphia would increase as Revolution rumbled through the colonies. Consequently, she wisely moved her already established House Inn closer to the action, to Fifth and Market Streets. Like the famed City Tavern, the House Inn was a gathering place for end-of-day political discourse over dinner and drinks.

Finding Mary House and Proving Her as Patriot

Although I spearheaded the search and the NSDAR application, the journey to validate Mary House’s Patriot status was a collaborative effort. It took multiple years and involved more than 15 individuals across five NSDAR chapters and three states, along with additional historians and translators. To submit an application for patriot status for Mary House, we found and proved lineage to a living descendant. That descendant is also related to two other significant figures: Jefferson and the subject of what I call my Eliza Project.

Mary House’s Daughter, Eliza Trist, Went West & Kept a Journal

Mary House is significant in her own right as a supporter of the Cause and an entrepreneur. She is also the mother of Eliza House Trist—a woman who traveled west in 1783, two decades before Lewis and Clark. Eliza Trist kept this journal for Thomas Jefferson. Trist met Jefferson when he lodged at the House Inn. The two became significant in each others lives, and long after her westward journey, Eliza Trist’s grandson married Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughter. Consequently, this new NSDAR member on this application, is related to House, Trist, and Jefferson.

To be frank, I feel like we’ve hit the NSDAR’s version of a quadfecta or superfecta. Myself, and this incredible network of genealogists and historians, have correctly proven four positions significant to the NSDAR. New female Patriot. New Female Explorer. New member. And all connected to Thomas Jefferson.

The only known portrait of Eliza House Trist. From the Ledger book of William Bache, National Portrait Gallery.

What will the Patriot Status Achieve?

Mary House was buried in Philadelphia, in the Quaker Arch Street burial ground, which was built over in the late 1800s. Eliza Trist is buried at Monticello. Neither woman has a gravestone, and their contributions have never been granted state historical markers. As I mentioned in the press release, “The goal is to ensure each of these women has a grave marker and historical recognition… In honor of the 250th, we are striving to broaden the narrative we tell about the founding of this country. Eliza and Mary matter. Who we tell our origin stories about matters so more of us can envision ourselves contributing to our future.”

The Permission slip provided by the Quakers to bury Mary House in the Arch Street grounds.

To learn more about Eliza House Trist

I am producing a more comprehensive and widely-accessible narrative for Mary House and Eliza Trist. For now, you can learn more about Eliza House Trist’s journey when you pre-order a copy of The Travel Journal of Eliza House Trist, 1783-84. It’s a brand new transcription, with a brief introduction. For the first time, her journal is replicated as she originally wrote it. In this beautifully hardbound book, is an all new introduction and a map of her journey. The book publishes April 15th.

 

Writing Female Historical Characters that Resonate

They walked through ancient empires, scaled snowy mountains, and defied societal norms, yet countless women from history remain silent, their stories lost in the shadows of their male counterparts. As I work on documenting the life of Eliza House Trist, I recognize that we writers have the power to resurrect these voices. Fully crafting female historical characters, we can allow them to resonate with readers of all ages, and also illuminate the richness and complexity of the past.

But how do we create these women who leap off the page and touch hearts across generations? Here are three key ingredients:

1. Unveiling the Human Beneath the History

While historical context paints the backdrop, don’t let dates and events overshadow your character’s inner world. Dive into their hopes, fears, vulnerabilities, and passions. Make them laugh, cry, yearn, and rage. Readers connect with characters who feel real, whose triumphs and stumbles mirror our own.

2. Challenging Norms of Female Historical Characters

Don’t shy away from portraying the limitations women faced in their era. Whether it’s societal expectations, legal restrictions, or even the physical realities of life, these constraints often fueled unique forms of resilience, resourcefulness, and rebellion. Show how your character navigates these obstacles, revealing both the external struggle and the internal growth it sparks.

3. Finding the Universal in the Specific

While historical details bring authenticity, the core of your character’s journey should resonate with readers beyond their time period. Is it a fight for justice, a yearning for love, or the quest for self-discovery? Grounding your historical narrative in timeless themes ensures your characters speak to readers across generations, sparking empathy and understanding.

Examples of Writing Female Historical Characters

For further inspiration, dive into the works of authors like E. Carson Williams (Lis), whose newsletters celebrate the bravery of lesser-known women who are deeply inspiring to young girls today. (Her answers to reader questions are worth readings and the Mewsings from her cats are also hilarious.) Or author Linda Sittig, whose books and blog—StrongWomeninHistory.com—illuminate the lives of female pioneers and history-makers.

For an example of how to make history also wildly entertaining, immerse yourself in podcasts like The History Chicks. Bethany and Mini uncover the extraordinary stories of women hidden in the annals of history, like Mexico’s La Malinche. Don’t have time for a 90-minute podcast? You can check out their minicasts and each podcast begins with a 30-second summary.

Need some practical resources? Check out my own guide on researching women like a historical novelist to help you write beyond the genealogy of a figure. By learning more about their networks and connections, you can weave them into narratives that captivate, educate, and feel more like our own lives.

By bringing female historical characters to life, we not only honor their legacies but also expand our understanding of the past and present. So, pick up your pen, tap your keys, and let the forgotten women sing their stories – the world needs to hear their voices.

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Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark: Animals Near Extinction

This week we attended a Richmond Forum lecture with Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark project, in collaboration with National Geographic. As someone who cherishes the art of photography, I am inspired by Joel Sartore’s mission. He’s striving capture the essence of 15,000+ insects, creatures and animals near extinction. Why did Joel kick off this incredible project? View some of the photos below, and read on about the impact Joel hopes to make. 📸✨

What is the Photo Ark project?

Sartore initiated the Photo Ark project out of a deep concern for the accelerating loss of species around the world. Too many animals are near extinction. Witnessing the devastating impact of habitat destruction, climate change, and other human-induced threats on wildlife, he felt a compelling need to take action. The project started in 2005, aiming to photograph 15,000 species that are on the brink of extinction—those with the smallest numbers and/or protected in captivity. His goal is not merely to create a stunning visual archive but to raise awareness about the precarious state of these creatures—both great and small.

Joel Sartore’s photo of Kindu, a Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon (Cercopithecus ascanius schmidti). Kindu was hand raised at the Houston Zoo. During bottle feedings, Kindu was given a surrogate stuffed animal that he still loves.

What do Joel Sartore’s Photos capture?

The captivating photos captured by Sartore span a wide array of species, from the tiniest of insects to the most majestic mammals (like this elephant and her baby). His lens doesn’t discriminate, encompassing the beauty and fragility of life in its myriad forms. Each image tells a story of a species fighting for survival, serving as a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the intricate web of life on Earth. On simple black or white backgrounds, the creature’s eyes are clear and vivid, and if possible, they’re looking directly into the camera. That kind of eye-contact resonates with us humans, and increases our empathy.

A federally endangered three-year-old cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) named Hasari at White Oak Conservation Center.

Why the Photo Ark images are important?

Through the Photo Ark, Joel Sartore hopes to evoke a sense of urgency and empathy among the global audience. By showcasing the incredible diversity of life facing extinction, he aims to kindle a collective commitment to conservation. Sartore’s believes awareness and education will inspire us to take action to safeguard these species and their habitats.

An endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered hatchling green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What you can do to help animals near extinction.

We can lend a hand to these awesome creatures, too. Joel’s friendly advice is to begin right in your backyard (or patio or front stoop). Instead of a lawn we douse in chemicals, Joel recommends planting native plants and grasses. It will reduce pollution of the waterways. And pollinators will have more food to thrive. Don’t have a yard? Pick one creature—insect, bird, buffalo—and give them the voice, funding, and support they need.

If you want to delve deeper into the magical world of the Photo Ark, hop on over to his website to run through the gallery of Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark. There, you can immerse yourself in the beauty and fragility of our planet’s incredible biodiversity.

Let’s be the superheroes these creatures need. Support conservation groups, volunteer for wildlife causes, or just spread the word. (Ahem, share this blog.) Let’s make sure that the Photo Ark isn’t just a gallery of memories. Let’s make it a call to action for a better, wilder world.

A brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus) at the PanAmerican Conservation Association in Gamboa, Panama.

 

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3 Unique Travel Tips for Historic Adventure in 2024

 

my cat on my old suitcases
My cat, Leo Linguini, ready to stop me from packing. Guess he thinks I’ll travel with these in 2024 (only to book events).

2024 travel adventure awaits!

Ahhh, the well-worn passport, the dog-eared travel journal, the anticipation buzzing in your bones. Perhaps, like me, your travel bug has bitten, and 2024 promises to be a year of historic exploration.

For history lovers like me, travel isn’t just a journey—it’s a time machine. But in the thrilling (and sometimes overwhelming) world of organizing history-related trips, how do we ensure our journey truly immerses us in the past? How do we put down the phone, the tech gadgets, and travel to the past? Ditch the dog-eared guidebooks and embrace these three unique tools for 2024:

1. Travel and Connect with a Scrapbook

A dear friend has just embarked for Paris, making me long, once again, for my 40 day journey to France—out of which my book Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log was born. I realize now, that this collection of travel essays and photos is essentially a scrapbook from my trip. Writing daily, I learned, can help us remember our trip more clearly.

Sometimes I carry a small sketchbook to capture the essence of each historic site through impressions of the five senses. While you can journal every day, you can also go wild with it. Sketch the vibrant colors of a marketplace, or jot down the evocative smells of spices in a bustling bazaar. Paste in ticket stubs, maps, postcards, and other everyday ephemera from each historic site. This creates a tangible record of your journey, a tactile souvenir that transports you back to each place with a touch and a glance.

2. A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Every Era

Forget the overstuffed suitcase! Embrace the capsule wardrobe concept, packing versatile pieces that mix and match. But let’s take it one step further, and create outfits appropriate for each historic site. Think flowing maxi dresses that transition from Roman villas to medieval markets, or a sleek blazer that elevates street-style in Berlin and museum visits in London.

This not only reduces luggage weight, but also allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of each place, blending in like a time traveler who just stepped off a train from another era. Check out capsule wardrobe and historical outfit ideas posted on my Travel With Adventure Pinterest page. With these tips you can be seeped in history, not loaded down with baggage from home.

3. Historical Fiction and Book Pairings

Immerse yourself in the past through the power of storytelling. Choose a historical novel set in your chosen destination and read it alongside your trip planning—or even on the train or flight to your destination. Imagine wandering the streets of medieval Prague while reliving the adventures of a young alchemist in “The Golem,” or feeling the thrill of the French Revolution as you trace the footsteps of Victor Hugo’s characters in “Les Misérables.” If you’re heading to America’s east coast or New York, I’ll humbly suggest Carrying Independence so you can step back in 1776 before your flight lands. Literary pairings can deepen your understanding of the places you visit, creating a richer and more emotionally resonant experience.

Remember, the most important thing is to find ways to connect with the past in a meaningful way. These non-tech options for your 2024 adventures can enrich your historical exploration and create cherished keepsakes long after you return home.

For more adventurers, travel tips, and bookish news, I hope you’ll also sign up for my monthly insider newsletter, Chasing Histories. Until then, happy travel planning. Where are you going?

Writing Time for Authors is Found Using Math

If you’re an author, you need writing time. There are gobs of blogs out there loaded with advice about how to squeeze it in. Most of this advice is word-based. Get up earlier and join the #5AMWritingClub! Keep a notebook in your car! Write on weekends or week nights! Set word minimums! Set maximums! Set times! Set days… Geez willikers! Enough already.

What writers need to sort out their writing time, in order to manage writing and business hours, is simple. It’s just math. Plain ol’ simple math.

Why Math Matters to Authors Seeking Writing Time

I can hear you groaning. You didn’t become an author to do math! However, today’s authors have two time-hungry tasks. Writing and Business. Consequently, doing a little number-crunching now to determine how and if you can swing those hours can save you gobs of time and heartache later.

First, the writing time. In order to finish writing a book, or to write the next one, you need good, solid, butt-in-chair time. You need writing hours, not mere minutes, for words to get on pages.

Secondly, for each book completed you need business hours. Those hours are mostly devoted to marketing—newsletters, websites, talks, and more. You know, the things that actually tell readers about books, so you can sell books, so you can write more. Managing those requires a plan, and time to devote to it (read how Elizabeth Carson Williams learned about this author planning business).

As a result of the two tasks required, you need see how much time you really have to devote to writing and business. And that begins with finding out just how open or jammed-packed your life really is.

Examining Your Current Life Hours to find Writing Time

There are 168 hours in a week. Eight hours each day are recommended for sleeping (not sleeping impacts creativity, and that’s a whole other article). That leaves you 112 waking hours for all things required of your current life. Family? Job? Eating? Gardening? Groceries?

It doesn’t matter if you’re pursuing writing as a second career or as a career change, it is time for an honest examination of your life NOW to sort out how writing and marketing/business tasks will fit into that 112. Here’s a simple chart. Fill it in, and add it up to see what’s available.

Writing Time: Author Life Hours Chart Karen A Chase

If your TOTAL HOURS was zero (or less than)

Oh boy. Your life seems like it’s already squeezed so tight! So, perhaps this isn’t the best time for you to take on a huge project (which a book absolutely is). Better to know this now than tax yourself, or your family, even more. However, even if you have 112+ life hours now, it doesn’t mean giving up the dream of writing. It means you have two choices:
1) Adjust your life to make room for writing (even if it’s for the joy of it and not publishing)
2) Delay writing the book/novel/story until you have more time

If your TOTAL HOURS allow for some writing & business hours

Perhaps this little bit of math enabled you to determine your available hours. Perhaps you’re retired, and you know thirty hours are wide open to you. If it’s just three hours, it will absolutely take you longer to write and publish a book, or you may want to also adjust your life to gain more writing time. Whether it’s a little or a lot of hours, your next equation is to divide (oh no, more math) writing hours and business hours.

How to Divide time between Writing Time and Business Hours

This chart of writing versus business hours will help you determine how to divide those hours based on where you are in the publishing process—from no book, to book launch, to in between launches (maintenance).

Writing Time: Author Business vs Writing Hours Karen A Chase

What do you instantly notice? That’s right, at no time are you only writing. Why? Readers need to hear about your book! And they need to hear about it from you, not just your publisher (if you have one they’ll only do so much). As your publishing date comes around, the marketing simply needs more of your attention.

An Example of the Author’s Math

If your head is swimming from all the above, let’s go through an example. Let’s say your life commitments are 108 hours:

  • 112–108 = 4 hours/week for writing and business tasks

What this means for each week is:

  • No book yet or between publications = 3 hours writing, 1 hour business
  • Pre & Post-launch = 1 hour writing, 3 hours business
  • Launch Month = 0 writing, 4 hours business

It’s up to you to decide when you will spend those hours. At lunch? Evenings? Tuesdays at 5AM? Regardless, consistency usually helps authors stay on track. Define the days and times, and always separate the writing from the business hours. Your creativity needs space away from to-do lists (which is all marketing really is, but that’s also another article).

 

A Final Word on Using Author Math to find Writing Time

No matter how it adds up, being honest now—about your life and the realities of publishing today—can equal less stress. The math can help you get a handle on your time commitments, and help you recognize how (or if) writing can fit with your reality. Okay, that’s enough math today. A+ to you for hanging in through this whole article… it’s time (for those who have it) to become the BOSS of your author business.

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This article originally ran in the members-only newsletter for James River Writers, a literary community supporting and inspiring authors through monthly Writing Shows, an annual writing conference every October, and more. Join JRW today! For a deeper dive on the above topic, and managing the business of being an author, pick up my latest Brand the Author (Not the Book): A Workbook for Writing & Launching your Own Author Brand Plan.

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What is author branding?

What is an author brand?

If you’ve attended a writing conference you’ve probably heard the term “author brand.” What is author branding? And why does it matter to authors? Let’s answer these questions.

What is an author brand?

Simply put, an author brand is your unique collection of fonts, colors, words, and imagery that are consistently applied to your platform tools to authentically convey your message to your readers.

After you’ve read that definition, I can pretty much guarantee you want to run off and pick fonts and colors (don’t!). Let’s first dive into what traditional branding is and isn’t.

What is author branding?

The old cattle brand, the uniquely-shaped iron rod used to identify the cows owned by a rancher, started the whole concept of branding. As marketing folks got a hold of the idea, we began to deepen what branding is, so it’s no longer just a logo. (You can read more about whether you need an author logo here.) Today, branding is about the feeling your customers get when they think about you and your products.

Why does an author brand matter?

For an author, your brand should remind readers about why/what you write, deepen their connection to you via their senses and encourage them to subscribe to your newsletter or order more books from you as you continue to publish.

Think of a brand you love… let’s pick one that has nothing to do with publishing. Chewy! Chewy sells products and food for pets. They have a chew-toy looking logo. The blue and yellow icon is on their site and all over their boxes. They have fun, playful verbiage on their materials. Adorable pet photos. Even their tone is as friendly as a cuddly yellow Lab—when a customer service rep emails me, they tell me, “Pet Leo for us!” All the marketing pieces (platform tools) they create and all the ways I interact with them (through my five senses) work together to make me do three things. It makes me remember them. It deepens how I feel about Chewy. It makes me want to act—I willingly order more stuff Leo does not need.

So, to sum up, a good brand will do three things to your customers: ignite memory, feeling, and action.

Examples of author brands that ignite?

If you visit the sites of authors Austin Kleon or Bradley Harper, very quickly you’ll get a sense of how different these two authors are. You’ll learn who they are, what they write, and they both give you a way to stay connected so you hear more about them. Meg Medina, Latina author, also has a solid brand, and her blog posts continue to deepen the reader’s connections to her making you want to learn more about her bold Newbery award-winning books.

But how can you ensure your author brand will ignite memory, feeling, and action in your readers? To do so, it must have three attributes.

Every author brand must be unique, consistent, and authentic.

An author brand is unique. Now that you’ve seen Austin’s website, if you are an author that does similar creative-drawing-focused books, you can’t mimic him. Why? You aren’t him.

As an example, let’s look at Southern fiction novelists. Don’t they all write fiction set in the south? Yep. However, if we examine just one, like author Leah Weiss, there are aspects about Leah that are inherently her. She was born and stayed in the south. She first published late in life, after retirement. She writes gritty southern fiction set in Appalachia. Very few southern authors own all three aspects at once. When you combine them with Leah’s colorful sense of style and grace, you get a brand that is unique to Leah alone.

An author brand is consistent. If Leah’s website looked as it does, but her Facebook page and bookmarks looked entirely different, you would think something was off. That “off” feeling is what happens when a brand isn’t consistently applied across all the materials your readers see or touch or experience. Consistency is what ignites and solidifies your reader’s memory.

An author brand is authentic. It must be said… your brand cannot be faked. If Lea’s author photos on her website and Facebook pages show how colorful and stylish she is, but she starts showing up to author presentations in a grey t-shirt and faded jeans… inauthentic. If the verbiage on your author site is all cheery and you are really morose or grouchy, it won’t jive. Politicians are experts at being inauthentic, and in today’s transparent world it’s increasingly hard to get away with saying one thing and doing another. (I’m looking at you Boris Johnson—bye-bye).

So, how do you achieve a unique, consistent, and authentic author brand?

Now that you know the answer to “what is author branding,” you’re probably wondering how to create a brand truly all your own.

First, you need a plan. Not one that is willy or nilly. You need a logical brand plan that is written down so you can follow it. There are three ways to get a written author brand plan. Muddle your way through (the worst way). Hire a brand designer (not always the most affordable). Or learn via writing conferences and workbooks. Lucky you… I have the book for you!

I’ve distilled my experience as a branding expert working with authors into a step-by-step workbook to help people structure their own written author brand plan. If that interests you, hop on over to my Brand the Author (Note the Book) page and learn more. Or subscribe to my blog (top, right column of this page) or to my author newsletter.

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Guest Post: Michael L. Ross – Washington’s Drummer Boy

The Revolutionary War didn’t start in Concord or even Boston—it had its beginnings earlier and more widespread than what appears in your seventh-grade history book. One of those beginnings was the Pine Tree Riot (or White Pine Rebellion) in New Hampshire. And one of its youngest participants would one day meet Washington.

What was the Pine Tree Riot?

The Crown claimed that white pine trees in colonial forests were the property of the Crown because of their use as masts on Royal Navy ships. The sawyers (those who made their living working timber) in New Hampshire disagreed, resulting in one of the first fights in the Colonies.

What started the Pine Tree Riot?

One of the leaders among the sawyers, Ebenezer Mudgett, had been arrested days before for possession of white pine logs without the Crown’s mark.

The sawmills banded together and arrested the local Crown sheriff, surprising him in bed early in the morning. The sheriff grabbed his pistols, but when momentarily distracted he was overcome by the mob, his horse’s tail clipped, and he was run out of the county.

Muggeridge was also a ringleader in the rebellion. He and his adopted son, Billy Simpson, fled the county for a time in fear of redcoat retribution.

The account of the event appeared in the New Hampshire Gazette, on April 24, 1772. The event and Billy will be featured in my upcoming book, A Drummer Boy for Washington.

White Pine Rebellion as reported by the New Hampshire Gazette

Billy Simpson Beyond the Riot

Early in the American Revolution, Billy Simpson became a member of George Washington’s Honor Guard, a group charged with defending Washington in battles. Billy met Washington as a protégé of Nathaniel Folsom, a friend of Mudgett. Simpson was among the youngest of the 180 members of the Guard, serving as a drummer boy. At the time Billy joined, he was only twelve.

Drummer boys did not have a glamorous life. They performed all the drudge work, had to attend school in off-hours, and were in the thick of battle with no weapons (and a rather loud instrument drawing attention to themselves). The Guard, and Billy, were in every battle with Washington until it was disbanded in 1783.

Washington's Drummer Boy
Illustration commissioned from Martins Isaiah Ajogi of Billy and George Washington

About Michael L. Ross

Michael L. Ross is a lover of history and great stories. A retired software engineer turned author. The Search was his second book in the Across the Great Divide series. Find him and his books online at HistoricalNovelsRUs.

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Brand the Author (Not the Book) Giveaway

Yes, I said, “giveaway.” In honor of the upcoming launch of my 4th book, Brand the Author (Not the Book), I’m giving away 24 copies of my author branding workbook coupled with the incredible Kris Spisak’s The Novel Editing Workbook.

Brand the Author
Enter for a chance to be one of 24 lucky winners by May 12th.

Talk about a wonderful pairing! If you want to write books and publish long-term, these two author workbooks will help you succeed. I promise!

The Novel Editing Workbook, a guidebook for both traditionally or indie-published writers, teaches the art of self-editing to help authors take their work-in-progress to the next level. It is the perfect complement to Brand the Author (Not the Book), which I wrote to guide you step-by-step through the process of structuring your own written author brand plan.

Sounds too good to be true? Not at all! Twenty-four winners will receive one of each book. And ONE of those lucky winners will receive both books PLUS a box of author-related goodies (it will absolutely include chocolate).

Be the Boss of Your Author business with The Novel Editing Workbook and Brand the Author (not the Book). Click here to get all the details about how to enter to win. Note: If you are a current subscriber to my newsletter, you will need to enter your email address again.

Good luck! Write on!

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