Also please check out Libro FM. It works on a credit system but you can designate a local bookstore to support whenever you buy a title. libro.fm

There’s a petition to change the proposed royalty system. Please take a moment to sign. 3/
chng.it/PmJBjnddyP

Here is his longer, more in-depth video with a petition. It’s a complicated situation, but basically they’re creating a special pool of authors that’s going to leach royalties away from titles you buy individually with credits. 2/

youtu.be/xhTmMv_s578?...

These pics are nothing. I’ve seen branches with moss hanging off the end like a giant green q-tip. Most seen while driving when I couldn’t take pics

I’m Val Neil, autistic author of dark fantasy featuring neurodiverse protagonists. I have two books and I’m working on the 3rd. I also raise jumping spiders. Have about 30 not including babies. Pic in comment so I don’t jumpscare anyone.

This makes a Geo seem a lot cooler than what Ned Flanders taught me youtu.be/VbQ8TFRDfU0?...

Oooh I like that cover!

That's awful! So sorry you had to deal with that.

Publishing/Marketing slides valneil.com/wp-content/u...

Annnnnd I just realized that's the wrong lecture. Never uploaded the second one. 🤦‍♀️ It's been awhile. The one I linked is more about craft and only covers publishing at the 1:34 mark. I'll upload the slides for the other one and link.

You're welcome!

Just a note on 50books. It's a great resource but you're expected to use the search function and not ask beginner questions you can easily find. They also have a most of their conventions posted on youtube for free.