It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.
The awesome co-hosts for the March 4 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, and Natalie Aguirre!
March 4 question - What elements do you include in your book launch? Or what do you have in mind for your future book launch? Or what advice do you have to offer to others planning to launch a book?
First, my advice is find out what is working for book launches now. What worked for mine, most of which came out last decade, won’t work now. Everything is changing so fast and you’ll need to tap into the current trend. Check with authors such as Elizabeth S. Craig, Angela Ackerman, and Anne R. Allen. They post great tips on their sites and are happy to guide new authors.
We are good for April but need another one or two co-hosts for May. And hosts for the summer! Let me know when you can help in the comments or send me an email.
The Novelry is looking for writers to join The Big Idea Challenge for March! Lots of cool stuff, so check out their site.
We are also saying goodbye to Louise Barbour (Fundy Blue) as an admin. She was such a great addition to the team, bringing a breath of fresh air with her. Louise, you will be missed big time!
And finally, the A to Z Challenge kicks off April 1! Visit the site for details.
New Releases!
Plot Twist by Elizabeth Spann Craig
Something old, something new, something borrowed, someone's through.
Universal buy links here
Happy Birthday to Us! by Sherry Ellis (Official website)
Celebrate the joy of sharing a birthday with America!
Buy Links: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and Bookshop
Balance of Nature, Book 3 of the prehistoric trilogy Savage Land by Jacqui Murray
A tribe haunted by the past. Lies that threaten the future. A reason to find the truth.
Available exclusively on Amazon as print or digital
Ruthless Kingdom by Cathrina Constantine
Two Kingdoms - Two Kings
One King Vows to Rule Them All
Find it on Amazon
Jewels of Darterra by J. Lenni Dorner
Do some people having more options impair the existence of others who were born with a distinct path and purpose?
Find it on Barnes and Noble and Smashwords
The Rebel's Redemption (Sagebrush Springs Book 2) by Melissa Maygrove
A Confederate past. A Union widow. One chance to make peace—with her and himself.
Release scheduled for March 31st – pre order on Amazon
March Movie Preview
Here are the theatrical releases for March. Descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snark provided by me.
6 –
The Bride
Director – Maggie Gyllenhaal
Stars – Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jale Gyllenhaal
In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride, sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change.
Looks like a dumpster fire. It will make us long for the Sting and Jennifer Beals version.
13 –
Undertone
Director – Ian Tuason
Stars – Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Michele Duquet
The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.
A24 Studio’s motto – Making sure you never get a good night’s sleep again!
20 –
Project Hail Mary
Directors – Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
Stars – Ryan Gosling, Milana Vayntrub, Ken Leung
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.
Does it have to take two and a half hours to save the world? Can’t he do it in ninety minutes?
27 –
They Will Kill You
Director – Kirill Sokolov
Stars – Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Myha’la
A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery.
It’s like a horror take on John Wick. Come for the blood and gore, stay for the blood and gore…
What advice do you have for those about to launch a book? Can you help co-host the IWSG? Picking up some new books? And what March movies capture your attention?
