Writing Wednesday – Self-Publishing

September 3, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

I was too impatient to wait for a “real publisher”… and I ended up as an indie author with six books on Amazon and elsewhere. Authors know that publishing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every path—self-publishing, working with an indie press, or chasing a traditional deal—comes with its own mix of freedom, work, frustration, and reward. Self-publishing is … Continue reading Writing Wednesday – Self-Publishing

A Book Cover is Born

June 17, 2017 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Official Unveiling You are the first to see the cover design for my up-coming novel, Killer Serve, the second in the Tennis Team Mystery series. Don't you love it?? The novel will be available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon July 27, 2017, but in the meantime I’m celebrating this milestone. The cover for Killer … Continue reading A Book Cover is Born

Book Cover Design: Step by Step

March 11, 2014May 27, 2014 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 1 Comment

My second novel is finished and back from the editor. It's time to create an eye-catching cover that will make a reader click on the e-book or entice a book store customer take a copy to the cashier. I'm learning step by step. Each cover gets a bit easier and a bit more involved. For … Continue reading Book Cover Design: Step by Step

Tattered Cover Books

October 3, 2013October 13, 2013 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 2 Comments

I traveled to Colorado for several reasons: family, friends, and outdoor fun, but one of my favorite stops was Tattered Cover Books in the LoDo neighborhood of Denver. I visited twice in the space of a week. The popular two or three story store reminded me of an old, well-funded library . . . comfy … Continue reading Tattered Cover Books