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Karlene is a romance author, professional marketer, chaser of conspiracy theories, and connoisseur of fine whiskey.

Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Participate in NaNoWriMo This November

Karlene Cameron will be participating in NaNoWriMo 2022 to complete the novel, The Wuivre.

NaNoWriMo is here!

It’s that time of year again! November is here, which means for many writers, it’s time to dive into National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. For the uninitiated, NaNoWriMo is an annual event where participants try to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. While that may sound like a daunting task, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider giving it a shot this year. NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month, is an annual event during which writers from all over the world attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in just 30 days. While that may sound daunting (and it is), participating in NaNoWriMo can also be a lot of fun. After all, there’s nothing quite like the camaraderie of fellow writers banding together to reach a common goal. Plus, it’s a great way to jumpstart your writing career. Here are just a few.

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5 Best Online Book Review Sites for Indie Authors

One of the best ways to gain exposure for your new book is through a book review site. But there are so many different online resources available that it can be overwhelming to select which site is the best option for your masterpiece. I know. I think I’ve combed through them all.

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What You’ll Need to Turn Your Book Into a Movie

Film producers love using books as the inspiration for their latest blockbuster, but having your book made into a movie is task heavy and requires a fair bit of perseverance, grit and luck. While we’ve all heard the success stories of authors such as J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins, and Stephen King, to get your book adapted into a movie, you need far more than just a bestselling novel. Today, I’ll share the writing techniques and the follow-up steps you need to use to have the best chance of your book being picked up by movie producers and developers.

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4 Side Hustles That Can Help Fund Your Writing Hobby

From the time I was a young girl, I’ve been a creative soul. Whether I had an instrument in my hand, a microphone at my mouth, stage lights on my face, or fingers gripping a pen, I was never without a way to express my creativity. And while my father was very supportive of me, he’d often wink and tell me, “Don’t quit your day job.”

I would groan and roll my eyes, but I’m thankful my father instilled in me a healthy dose of reality. Continue reading “4 Side Hustles That Can Help Fund Your Writing Hobby” →

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Sneak Peek at Dark Storm, Book 3 of the Dark World Trilogy.

Spoiler Alert: If you have not read Dark Awakening or Dark Gathering, do not continue! Doing so will spoil the mind-blowing, action-packed plot twist you won’t see coming. (Okay, maybe the marketer in me is shining through, but consider yourself warned!) Continue reading “Sneak Peek at Dark Storm, Book 3 of the Dark World Trilogy.” →

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How Becoming an Author Taught Me Perseverance

I work in digital marketing so I like to think I’m fairly savvy with newer technologies. Despite this, I’ve never been a guest on a podcast or created one myself. Continue reading “How Becoming an Author Taught Me Perseverance” →

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Packing for your white-water adventure — what to bring

You have only one dry bag…don’t get carried away!

My first raft trip was pretty rough. I didn’t bring chapstick so my lips looked like cracked cement by the end of the trip. They hurt even worse. To spare you all the confusion, anxiety and yes, pain, here are some things I’ve learned to pack that come in handy when preparing for a white water adventure. Continue reading “Packing for your white-water adventure — what to bring” →

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How Dark Awakening made the top 9% in Amazon sales (in its category) without a big marketing budget

Dark Awakening Makes the Top 9% in Book Sales

Let’s face it, most authors would love to hear their book has hit the USA or New York Times Best Seller list.

But in reality, making any romance Best Seller list takes a lot of work and a bit of luck. Of course, this is assuming you have a good book that readers love.

So when Dark Awakening made the top 9% of sales in its category, Continue reading “How Dark Awakening made the top 9% in Amazon sales (in its category) without a big marketing budget” →

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4 Reasons Why the Whole30 Diet Doesn’t Work

Karlene Cameron takes part in Dry January along with 5.1 million other people.For a few years now, my husband and I have dedicated January as “Sober January.” Apparently, we’re not alone. Over 5 million people take part in “Dry January!” I guess we’re not the only ones who want to give their liver a holiday!

This year, we upped the stakes and decided to expand “Sober January” to “Live Well January” and embark on a Whole30 diet to cleanse our systems and begin to take off some of those unwanted holiday pounds. Continue reading “4 Reasons Why the Whole30 Diet Doesn’t Work” →

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