by Judith Briles | Aug 12, 2025 | Book Awards, Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd
An Unexpected Honor Arrives in My eMail Box on Sunday Late Sunday afternoon, I usually settle into catchup viewing time. A movie. Streamed shows. Last Sunday, it was “The Gilded Age” on HBO. Often my computer is on my lap as I work on Tuesday’s blog. Notified that new...
by bookshepherd_admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Author Success, Publishing, Writing Success
At any given time, you will be in a group of people. Many of them within the group desire to write and publish a book. Some will say it out loud, others internalize it … think about it: “someday” I’ll write my book. Why write a book? Let me...
by bookshepherd_admin | Jun 3, 2025 | Author Success, Book Success
Attendance at libraries picks up this month … June officially launches library summer events. For authors, libraries can be your best friend. here are over two million libraries globally and they spend roughly $31 billion annually! In the U.S., library...
by Judith Briles | Jan 28, 2025 | Author Success, Blogging
Author Alert: Is Your Blog M.I.A. … Missing in Action? Is your blog stumbling or limping along? Is it failing to be noticed in social media? Do you forget to use essential hashtags and media handles? Are you, as an author expert, missing in action? No more …...
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Book Industry News, Publishing Predators
Oh, what a tangled web they weave … publishing predators are breeding with the surge of authors now by-passing traditional publishing. Over half of books published today are by the self and indie publishers. Traditional publishers are taking notice and are now...
