The first thing I want to say about the Indie Scene is that, since I am a part of it, I have decided to devote half the books I read in 2014 to indie and self-published authors. While many indie and self-published books do rise to the top in sales, it’s more difficult for us small-scale […]
C. Hope Clark, female sleuths, indie authors, mysteries, mystery series, self-published authors, strong regional settings, strong women, writingLate in April I announced that I would be searching for an agent to represent my second in the Emma Golden mystery series, The Difficult Sister. Yesterday I entered into an agreement with Irene Kraas, Kraas Literary Agency. She, forthwith, released the manuscript to editors at six publishing houses. Now I get to sit on […]
C. Hope Clark, Funds for Writers, Irene Kraas, Kraas Literary Agency, literary agents, Low Country BribeWhen you read a book, leave a review somewhere. Wouldn’t you like the same? —C. Hope Clark The sentiment above struck home for me because as a reader I do want to share the joy I find in reading with others. And while I talk to my friends and we share recommendations, it seldom goes […]
C. Hope Clark, Caroline Graham, DCI Barnaby, Funds for Writers, Midsomer Murders