Tag: Authors

Writers' Tools of the Trade, writing romance

TOOLS OF MY TRADE: #1 DROPBOX

I’ve been thinking lately about what I use the most, what I love the most, and what makes Cat Johnson, both the brand and the author, who and what I am. I’ve narrowed it down to 7 things (for now) so I’ve decided to do a series of posts, one each day this week, and share my favorite things. I’m only as good as my tools, and I’m sharing them with you here with the disclaimer that just because I love these tools doesn’t mean they’ll be to everyone’s taste. So, that said, here we go. Tool of the trade #1: Dropbox Though they won’t be in order of importance or value to me for the entire week, tool number one truly is THE MOST VALUABLE TOOL I USE, hands down, all caps because I can NOT stress this enough or love it more. Dropbox in an online file storage system that is FREE to use for the basic account which I have yet to even come close to filling up even with keeping all my writing, stockart, coverart, music files and other assorted important documents in it. What’s so cool? From my MAC I can open, edit and save […]

Romance Reviews

When you love somebody…

When you love somebody, let the whole world know. Being self-centered (I blame it on the fact I’m an only child), I’m talking specifically here about readers and authors. Love an author? Leave them a written review on Amazon, or Barnes & Noble or Borders or AllRomance for the books of theirs that you have read. Hell, even if you love their written voice and their other books but didn’t particularly care for this one certain book, write that too. That’s perfectly fine. Honest, well thought-out, intelligent reader reviews are always welcomed by any author. Tastes are subjective. I refuse to drink Diet Pepsi but love Diet Coke. Half of the world probably feels the exact opposite. The same goes for books. As long as the reader explains what they did or did not like about a particular book then everyone can benefit from the review–the author, other potential readers and the reviewer themselves. So when you love something, don’t set it free like that old saying goes. Review it instead! Oooo and I almost forgot. I just posted the first three complete chapters of Educating Ansley as a free sample. HERE

Events

The RT Booklovers Convention (#RT11) in Pictures

  TUESDAY NIGHT~WE ARRIVE 1 of the 3 living areas in our suite on the 32nd floor at the Westin Bonaventure for RT WEDNESDAY~LET THE FUN BEGIN! THURSDAY~Panels, Parties & the Faery Ball                       FRIDAY~ Passed in a whirlwind with my Club RT time,  the eBook signing, the ARe Cafe Suite Party & Heather Graham’s Vampire Ball, none of which I got pictures of. (I hang my head in shame) ~ SATURDAY~ The big book signing & Mr. Romance Contest   SUNDAY~ the long journey from CA to NY