Etta James, people, had one of the most soulful voices in the history of modern music. I remember hearing her song "At Last" used in a commercial several years ago, which brought it back onto my radar after first having heard it in my teens. Now "At Last" is, of course, a love song, and … Continue reading At Last…
publishing
They Got So Much Things To Say Right Now…
Okay. Any post that has a Bob Marley quote as it's title is going to be at least 39% better than one that doesn't [citation needed], so you're clearly in for a real treat, right from the get go. And you can utilize this fact anywhere, not just in my blog, so... you're welcome for … Continue reading They Got So Much Things To Say Right Now…
Cover Reveal
At one point in this blog's history writing about work in progress was a regular occurrence. I blathered on to whip up interest, or so I was telling myself. But I have a colleague who father was an author of some note, and who said that she learned from his example to not talk about … Continue reading Cover Reveal
Riffing on Insta
I have had an Instagram account for a while. I think I signed up during the Great Depression, maybe 1934 or so. My memory, no doubt thanks to my brain having become shriveled during the quarantine, especially concerning dates, especially the date I started on Instagram, is very fuzzy. If I'm being honest it's the … Continue reading Riffing on Insta
The Scoop
Did you ever get the scoop? Were you ever the first to know what everyone else would soon be talking about? Well, if not and if this is something that appeals to you - being in the vanguard, being the first to know... I'm sorry. You aren't in this case. Yeah, this is kind of … Continue reading The Scoop
Newness
It's 2019. I'm sure most of you are aware of this by now, and those who aren't... well I tip my cap. Your New Year's Eve celebration must have been epic. I'm not a New Years resolution sort of guy. Haven't been for a long time. I don't really know why I stopped the practice, … Continue reading Newness
And It’s Off!
The Count of Carolina has been sent off to the publisher. Think I'll take a few days off. Then I'll start book three.
“Strike that… reverse it.”
I gave this blog entry a title which many people will recognize immediately as a quote from one of the great philosophers of our time, Mr. Willy Wonka. I did that because I'm talking about fixing things, about making them right. When I write a book, before even my advance readers get their hands on … Continue reading “Strike that… reverse it.”
Cover Reveal
I'm happy to be able to show you all the brand-spankin' new cover for The Beauty of Bucharest, but before I do I'd like to tell you how it came about. I had been flailing around with various attempts at designing it myself and coming up with results that looked little better than the cat I colored … Continue reading Cover Reveal
Promotional Considerations Provided By…
One of the hats you wear when you are an independently published author is that of a publicist. I find it an odd, ill-fitting hat that makes my head itch a bit, and when I wear it, I feel a little like this is how I look: But I understand it is necessary that I … Continue reading Promotional Considerations Provided By…
S.J. Varengo - Author 