I've been growing as I learn new things. Lately, I've been learning a lot on Canva , and that means some things on my site and in my newsletter will be getting a few "upgrades". I've also upgraded my editing process, which I've shared in my newsletter for the 1st this month. If you missed it, you can sign up for my mailer HERE . I really like Canva. I use it for all of my posts on Instagram and Facebook. I also use it for my banners, advertising, and more. I've been grouping

In 2007, I published my first book. I was so excited to finally be published that I opted out of the publisher's offered editing. I was confident that my story was perfect. When I got my copies and started reading the book, I began spotting all the errors and felt incompetent. I was a good writer, but it wasn't showing that. My editing alone wasn't enough. But I also didn't know how to edit back in those days either. In time, I did learn how to self-edit before having someone

Time is still slipping away from me--we're already in the middle of the first month! Can you believe it? I don't make New Year's resolutions, but if I had, this would be about the time when they begin to fizzle. Do you have that problem? What do you do to stay motivated? I'd say for the last ten years maybe, I've been setting goals instead of resolutions. I'll set goals for the whole year and then smaller goals for each month that connect to each of the bigger goals. I set my

Are you getting whiplash from Instagram's changes? You're not alone--me too. The bad part about things, I knew nothing about it until I started seeing posts from people I wasn't following. I guess IG was thinking I needed to see these posts--you know, based on the algorithm, which I'm still trying to figure out lol. I see more "suggested" posts than posts from people I actually follow and want to see. It's frustrating, but what can we do, right? So, I thought I'd begin the ne

It's hard to believe this is the last Saturday of the year. The entire year. Looking back on the year, I'm amazed at how well it turned out. This is probably my best year. When I began publishing my books independently, around 2010, I initially used Amazon because I couldn't afford to hire someone to bind my books. Amazon did all that, and it didn't cost me anything. Of course, they would take their cut, which I was okay with. Up until 2024, they were the only place my books

Evie Cross moved to Haven Creek to start over. Putting her past behind her, she hopes the small town will accept her and take her in. When the murders begin, Evie wonders how incompetent the police can be. Telling everything to the reporters--Evie knows they can't be that stupid. Calling it robberies gone wrong. But then she's attacked. And none of her things are missing. If that's enough, the murders are in order by name... Including her attack. Being the only one to survive

Hello, I'm Amber Grosjean. I am a wife, mother, grandmother (they call me Nana), writer, friend, and the list goes on... I was a writer long before I was any of those things, but I was a wife and mother before I became a published author. I had faith that I was created for something. For the first 10 years of my life, I had no idea what it was, and I tried to give up. I was among the many who attempted suicide, and I'm one of the few who failed. It's the only thing in my life

Things that I find comforting, I wouldn't call habits... When I'm feeling low or lower than low, listening to music and singing along usually perks me up. The better the beat, the better I begin feeling--songs like Best News Ever by MercyMe or Fight Song by Rachel Platten. I love a variety of music—country, Christian rock, normal rock, R & B, pop, etc. If there's a beat and I can understand the words, I'm gonna listen to it. And if I listen enough, I learn the words, and when

I enjoy these little moments like viewing into a window of a house that's still being built. Life is kind of like that; a person is always growing and moving forward. I've officially been using my real name as my author identity for one year now, which means it's time for a change. I'm always changing, evolving so to speak. I think all authors are. I love that I get to do that. During the last few years, I've been trying hard to be a better author, a better marketer, or bette

Thanksgiving (in the US) happens this month. This is usually the time when we think of all of the things we're thankful for. It should be daily, but it is what it is. I do try to give thanks as often as I can, even when it isn't on a daily basis. I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for my readers and fellow authors who have helped me along the way. I want to thank everyone for their support, guidance, and love! You are the reason I keep writing. You are the reason I haven'

Hello! I'm Amber Grosjean, and I am an author. Here are a few facts about the author.... I began the journey when I was 11 years old....

When I was in high school, I have a night that I will always remember. Before this night, I had no issues with bats what-so-ever, but it...

I love a good haunted place. I've seen a couple of shows where "real" investigators toured haunted places. I don't know if those shows...

There is nothing to be ashamed of for being scared of anything. It doesn't matter what it is. It is part of life. We're all scared of...

October is all about Halloween. I just love horror movies, it's my favorite genre in the movie world. I look forward to October for this...

Some authors create their own covers, some hire a designer to make them. Each of us have our own system in creating the cover for each...

Continuing with the unseen story series, this week, let's talk about book titles. What's in a name? As a writer, how did you come up with...

Did you know that on November 21, 2024, I published my first book under this name? It has been one year now that I've been using my real...

This is the last post for the "Questionables" series for now. Here's the question... Thinking back to all the books you've read or...

For today's blog post question, thinking about one of your characters. It can be from a book you wrote or one of your favorite books...