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Cindy Hogan on Writing Suspense

Join us for author Cindy M. Hogan’s second podcast interview with us on Suspense. She talks about her formula for writing suspense, discusses the differences between suspense and thrillers, and explains some of the sub-genres of suspense as well as a few subtle differences in MG, YA, and adult suspense novels. Remember to comment on one of her interviews to be entered in the drawing to win a signed copy of her book Watched. Learn more about Cindy and her books at her blog.


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Podcast: Author Cindy Hogan on the Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing

Join us as author Cindy Hogan talks about the difference between suspense and thrillers, explains her unique method for planning and writing a story, and goes through the steps she’s learned on how to best self-publish a book with the least amount of pain.

1. Write and revise book
2. Have book professionally edited
3. Get ISBN #
4. Design cover (tricks with “createspace”)
5. Send finished project out to distributors
6. Find a printer
7. Promote/advertize book
8. Distribute ebook (smashwords)

Comment on her interview for a chance to win her book Watched! For more info visit her blog: cindymhogan.blogspot.com


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