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It’s that time!  Today’s author interview is with Deborah Byington.  She’s written a great mystery-police thriller.  Pick up your copy today!  A Killer Among Us.

Deborah is a former member of RWA and was the founder of the Heart of the Sound RWA Chapter in CT as well as president of their Outreach chapter, a mentorship for new authors. She previously published AloneTogether in the early 90’s as well as 2 novellas. She lives now lives Johnstown PA Today, I’m interviewing a fellow Pennsylvania lady.  We have to stick together.  I met her about two years ago on Facebook and we’ve become fast friends.  Love her work.

Never give up the dream. Had I heeded this advice I might be successful now What authors did you dislike at first but grew into?

Lisa Scottoline I read one of her early books and couldn’t finish it but I’ve since become a fan.

What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?

That’s a hard one I’m not sure I can answer that. There are many I’ve read that I thought would make good movies compared to some that have been and were not worth it.

For a Killer Among Us, I called 6 different police departments all over the country and got so many different answers to the same questions. My previous book spent time interviewing Navy personnel. then, of course, basic research for rules, regulations, codes,

I read a lot of true crime and newspaper accounts and personal experiences with various relationships or by observing people. I’ve been all over the country so I have a wide variety of personalities to choose from. A Killer Among Us

Why a mystery cop romance?

I prefer romantic suspense over straight romance. I”ve written straight romance and read so many they all seem the same lately. I chose a cop, because there are too many private detectives and heroines going off on their own to solve a crime that seems unrealistic

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Yesterday, I did a Facebook Take Over, and I want to thank everyone for coming!  I’m hoping you’ll stop back by today to see Sha Renee at 12, CST and Ophelia Bell at 5, CST. Win some great prizes and meet new authors!  They’re really good too!  You won’t be sorry!

Mixed Author Takeover Event!

And don’t forget to enter my Rafflecopter!   Remember!  If you win a free copy… Leave a review!

Just starting!  I’m taking over the Mixed Genre Event, hosted by Very Sherry Terry, going on right now!  Join me!  Hit the ‘going’ button, then the discussion tab!  Sign up for the gift cards and free stuff!

Author Take Over Event!

I’m horrible at marketing.  I don’t feel comfortable spamming Facebook or my blog.  I’m hoping that reviews or word of mouth will do better.  It doesn’t, so I need to condense and spend less time marketing on ‘0’ returns and more on actual sales. Contemporary Native American Romance is a small niche.  Very small.  I have to find my readers and that’s not easy.

Often, I’m scrambling to find out which websites drags traffic to Amazon.  The easiest way to see who’s buying or at least clicking on your links?


And it’s free. After you set up a Free Account, create different links for the same product.

For instance: Facebook links on certain channels for my novel Little Sparrow.  http://amzn.to/2sSQRiO

Now, my blog link to Little Sparrow. http://amzn.to/2sSVRE6

When I do an author interview or takeover, I’ll use a different one.

Each day, I check Bitly to see which ‘channel’ had the most clicks.  This should, in theory, tell me where my traffic is coming from.  If it is 75-100% from Facebook, I know it’s time to do some Facebook ads. If it is from my blog, maybe an Amazon ad would be better. If one site is giving me top sales, well, it’s time to promote there!

The number of links you create will depend on what feedback you’re looking for.  You can even create links per ‘page’ that you’ve promoted on.  I will, once things settle down.  I have a lot going on right now.

I haven’t given this a lot of effort yet, I’m not great at marketing.  I dabble occasionally.  I’d rather be writing or …. freaking edit-freaking-ing my latest piece.  Which is what I should be doing now. We’re giving away 25.00 Amazon Gift Cards!  Come join me Friday at noon, EST for the kickoff of VerySherryTerry’s Summer Fun, Mixed Genre Takeover event!  I’ll be there until 4pm.  I’d love to meet some new friends and give away some gift cards and ebooks! That’s a lot of authors!  Pick your genre and join us!  Go to the Takeover Event!  click going, then on Friday at noon, click on the discussion tab.  Hope to see you there! A great showcase for some easy reading.  Pick out a new favorite read for your child.

Source: ‘Author Showcase’ Featured Genre for June ‘Children’s Books’ Featured author Maretha Botha. I met Fransisco a while ago on Scribophile.com.  He ‘wowed’ me with his writing.  Delving deep into the erotic center of a woman is easy for this man.  And he does it so well.  I had the privilege of reading his debut novels, The Horsemen of Golegã,  and I’m hooked.  Keep a look out for Fransisco.  He’s going places.


Website and Blog: http://franciscocordoba.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franciscocordobaauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CordobaContact How are you publishing this book and why? (*e.g. Indie, traditional, or both)

I’m going Indie for The Horsemen of Golegã. While there’s a certain amount of kudos attached to being picked up by a traditional publisher, I’m pretty much over needing the confirmation I’d get from that. I’ll admit I’m also terrified of submitting and being turned down, and I don’t have time to wait around while someone else makes a decision about whether my work is good enough or not. I want to sell my books, and I want the readers to tell me if they like them. I also want the lion’s share of any sales, and you don’t get that with a traditional publisher. Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?

It was something about an alligator that was green. I was three. I dictated, my mother wrote. Then she gave me a lollipop and told me not to run with the stick in my mouth. I ran, promptly fell over, and learned why I shouldn’t run with a stick in my mouth.

Sorry, see what happens when you activate old memories? How do your friends and family feel about your writing?

My immediate family, my wife and son, are wonderfully supportive. The Horsemen of Golegã often have dinner with us. My wife and I share the outlining of the stories. My fourteen-year-old son tells me his favorite activity is to hang out and read or watch TV, or play video games, knowing that we are plotting in the next room. Apparently, this is his concept of home. That’s kind of cool.

I don’t have a wide circle of friends. The few that do know are ambivalent. I don’t talk about it much now. 

Occasionally, mostly as a result of real life stresses though, not because I can’t think of what to write. Sometimes I just have to walk away from the writing for a bit because of real life, although that in itself is stressful. Best for me is to chat to my wife or a writing friend, or disappear and be completely alone for a while.

I would think for a lot of people, active discussion with someone who is interested would be a huge help. How much research do you do?

It depends on what I’m writing. For The Horsemen of Golegã, I draw on my own knowledge of horses, people, Portugal, Canada, various other countries, and ESL teaching. Otherwise, I wait until I have a specific need and then go do specific research.

For example, in Loving North, Candice has a massive nightmare. I did some online research into night terrors and nightmares, discussed the issue with a few people who had experienced these things, and got on with writing. I try hard not to get swept up in google searches because that directly and negatively impacts my writing time. It’s a question of finding the right info, finding it fast, and moving on.

Keep on the lookout for this wonderful author.  I know I will!



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