(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Write While You Wait Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter It may not seem like it, but my children’s book, K-9 Kudzu: Observations of a Working Dog Who Loves to Play, is progressing. Gina Laiso, Integrita Productions, is very close to sending us a draft copy of the entire book with color illustrations. Once that occurs, we’ll start tweaking the images. While publishing a book, it’s normal for authors to have time to begin … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Write While You Wait
Old Order Amish
Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Author Jim Potter Interviewed by Author Bill Bush Author Bill Bush, prolific writer, interviewed me in August for his website. He posted it on September 1, 2022. The post was so well-received, I asked Bill if I could add it to my website. He agreed. Bill and I have been friends ever since I attended one of his book signings in Newton, Kansas. He's friendly, helpful, open, and talented.</p If you like … [Read more...] about Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush
Indie Book Publishing – Q & A
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Indie Book Publishing - Q & A Message sent by Michael: “Hi Jim, I was wondering if I could chat with you over the phone sometime in the next few days. I have some questions about publishing. I'm working on getting an ISBN, copyright, etc., but I'm not sure how to go about it.” My reply: “CONGRATS on your big progress! I didn't think you'd get back to writing your books until your baby grandchildren were … [Read more...] about Indie Book Publishing – Q & A
Book Marketing “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Book Marketing Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish (a novella) Published authors will tell you that writing their book was the beginning, not the end of the journey. That’s certainly true for me. I still have a lot to learn about book marketing. I was so naive in 2007 when I published my first book, Cop in the Classroom: Lessons I’ve Learned, Tales I’ve Told. It’s an exaggeration to say that I was expecting … [Read more...] about Book Marketing “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Book Release: Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish (a novella) Chapter 1: Deputy Jennings Meets Rosanna Yoder “How can this be happening to me?” thought Rosanna. Earlier, Adam, her husband, had remarked, “We sure had a gully washer overnight!” “How are my flowers?” she had asked, concerned about filling business orders prior to the upcoming holiday. “Those in bloom took a beating, but the others may come … [Read more...] about Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
