Paperbacks & Pixels

11/25/2025

Listen, I know you’ve heard it all before…

“Just market your book!”
“Use social media!”
“Build an email list!”
Blah blah blah. My clients heard it too—and still felt stuck.

That’s why I created the Reader Relationship Sprint. Because authors don’t need more random advice. They need a clear system.

Before joining, most of my students were completely overwhelmed.

Here’s what their weeks looked like:

Monday: Try a new tactic.
Tuesday: Forget to post.
Wednesday: Panic about visibility.
Thursday: Watch sales stall.
Friday: Wonder if their book would ever reach the right people.

Now? They’ve got a real plan. A reader relationship system that works—and feels doable week after week.

And here’s the kicker: I guide them through it in just 1 hour + 7 days of short set-up exercises.

Inside the Reader Relationship Sprint, I show you how to plan and set up your entire 2026 book marketing strategy—step by step.

No fluff. No gimmicks. Just momentum.

It’s only $17. Click the link, and I’ll show you how.

11/03/2025

Want to know how to hit #1 on Amazon - if your book is new or old. Comment CHECKLIST and I'll send you my Amazon bestseller strategy.

10/31/2025

If I were to publish a book next year, these are the things I would do. Just comment "STARTER" to get my strategy for selling books.

10/21/2025

Real authors. Real breakthroughs. Real community.

Ever wonder what happens when you finally find the right support—and a circle that gets it? Marcia, Kevin, and Megan came in with big ideas and bigger doubts. Three months later, they’re launching new books, connecting with readers, and (finally) enjoying the process again.

What changed? Personalized strategy, honest feedback, and a community that cheers every win—no matter how small.

Curious if Author Ecosystem Circle could be your turning point? DM me “CIRCLE” for a behind-the-scenes look at our next session. ☀️

Let’s build your author ecosystem—together.

10/17/2025

Struggling to grow your author platform?

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to guess your way through. After 35+ years in publishing, I’ve seen three strategies move the needle for authors who’ve published but still feel invisible:

1. Focus on your *author identity*—not just your book. Readers connect with people, not titles.

2. Choose one marketing channel to master first. Overwhelm kills momentum; clarity builds it.

3. Leverage AI tools for smarter outreach (not just more noise). The right tools save time—and sanity.

Curious how these play out for real authors? Let’s talk. Drop a comment or DM if you’re ready to build an audience that actually sticks around. 😊

07/17/2025

Most authors think they need to write 20 books to make money. That's wrong.

At Fine Homebuilding magazine, we used expensive market research to turn magazine articles into bestselling books. Sarah Susanka wanted to write a generic architecture book. Our research showed people actually wanted smaller, smarter homes.

"The Not So Big House" became our first blockbuster seller.

The breakthrough isn't writing more books - it's aligning your expertise with what people actually want. It takes 2-3 books to find this sweet spot, not 20.

Want my complete market research method (the same process we used at Fine Homebuilding)? Comment "RESEARCH" below and I'll send it over.

06/05/2025

Writers: Stop waiting to be "ready" for Instagram! 📱✨ Just finished this manifesto about why we freeze at social media (hint: we forget we already know how to tell stories).

What's YOUR biggest Instagram fear? Mine was video... until I remembered vulnerability makes great writing too

Authors already have what it takes to win at Instagram. Look at others for inspiration, experiment fearlessly, embrace video's vulnerability, and use your storytelling skills. Every post is a micro-story. You wrote a book—Instagram is just another page. Start badly, start scared, start anyway.

01/10/2025

I share no-nonsense publishing strategies that actually work, combining old-school wisdom with fresh digital tools. No cookie-cutter formulas or empty promises—just practical ways to get your books into readers' hands while keeping your sanity (and creative spark) intact.

11/01/2022

Did you heard? The justice department blocked the merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. The justice department justice department showed that the deal would harm competition in the market for the US publishing rights to anticipated top-selling books. What are your thoughts on this?🧐 let us know below! 👇
Read more on: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/90798-court-blocks-penguin-random-house-s-s-merger.html

10/31/2022

We wish you all a very spooky Halloween!! 🎃👻

10/17/2022

This is Harry the cat here at Paperbacks and Pixels. He's getting ready for Halloween, and working on a new kids' book about how to best keep people from reading books by sitting on them, or by guarding them as shown here 🤣.