Posts by D. H. McKee

Publishing Checklist: ARCs

I’m currently running through a checklist of things to do before getting your book published. One of the things on...

Balancing Tension and Humour

It’s a tough thing to do: blend humour and tension. It’s something I try for in every piece of writing...

How to succeed in publishing*

Hey folks, here’s a great viewpoint on publishing by a favourite writer of mine, A. Lee Martinez. If you haven’t...

The Generation Glamp

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Marketing for Introverts

I’m not an introvert, but I play one on TV. This article has some useful information for marketing strategies. Especially...

Canadian Crime T-Shirts Available

T-shirts available. A bunch of different images. https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Canadian-Crime-Collage-by-zuckervati/153489032.6VDG0

For Independent Authors: The Ultimate Guide to Publishing Wide

I’ve been trying to figure out what’s the best way to publish. Should I go “wide” or stick with Amazon...

How to Write a Book in 2023: The Ultimate Guide for Authors

Hey, ever wanted to know how to write a book? Me too. Check out this pretty solid list of steps....

7 Classic Thriller Tropes That Have Stood the Test of Time

What, there’s seven of these tropes? Just kidding. There are literally hundreds of tropes just for thrillers. It’s difficult to...

24 Great Prize Ideas for Book Promotion Contests and Giveaways

One idea is an e-reader pre-loaded with your book. Sounds expensive, but fun. Single books are a classic giveaway prize...