Sometimes you need to take a break. You can't be healthy, happy and at peace if you don't allow yourself to step away for a while. I know writers who write every day. Many of them write at a certain time every morning. Not writing on one day can make them feel immense guilt. What… Continue reading Writing vs Not Writing
New Release: One Day in October
Gita is 40+, single and not ready to mingle. She has her own structured daily life and a cafe to run. She also has her elderly parents who are a handful. One day, when enough is enough, Gita decides to leave her comfort zone. That one day, turns out to be extra special. Available on… Continue reading New Release: One Day in October
An Introvert
She liked stillness, with her eyes on a book. Filling her mind with stories, she lived happily with her imaginary friends. When they wanted to break into her peace, she wished she could stay in bed with her book. Often, she did just that. It was easier to tell them that she was unwell rather… Continue reading An Introvert
A New Cover for my First Ever Self Published Book
Some of you may remember that I self published my first fiction book on Amazon Kindle in 2017. It was titled Just me, the Sink & the Pot. It also had a terrible cover. I changed the cover twice after that but something was nagging at the back of my mind. So here is my… Continue reading A New Cover for my First Ever Self Published Book
Building Your Author Brand
You're writing a book. Or you've just finished writing one. You want readers for your books. There are so many books to choose from on every online platform and physical bookstore, so WHY should anyone want to read your book? Well, perhaps they have developed an interest in you as they follow you on Twitter/Instagram.… Continue reading Building Your Author Brand
Grief & Love – a poem
If you love, You cannot escape grief. If you care, You must accept pain. If you feel, You will surely fall. And if you live, You just go on.
Anxiety And My Writing Process – Sudesna Ghosh — Dann Alexander
For the second time, I’m happy to welcome back to these pages my colleague Sudesna (Sue) Ghosh. Based in India, Sue is an author, cat mom and advocate for mental health and animals. You will find her Amazon Author Page here and on Twitter . Anxiety sucks. It’s been my friend/enemy for some years now. […]Anxiety… Continue reading Anxiety And My Writing Process – Sudesna Ghosh — Dann Alexander
The Odd One Out
She never fit in. Shame and frustration filled her days. Being different seemed like a curse until she got older. Years of tears and wisdom taught her to respect and love her strangeness. It was better to be sensitive and an introvert than to pretend to be someone she wasn’t. In fact, she never could… Continue reading The Odd One Out
New Release: Mita’s Dilemma
Happy Publication Day to me! My new romance novella is available on Amazon sites worldwide from today! Please consider leaving a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads if you enjoy my book. Thank you and happy reading! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CF2M76Q
Cover Reveal: Mita’s Dilemma (A Romance Novella)
So I decided to write another romance. I started with zero plot or characters in my head. No basic outline. All I knew was that I had procrastinated for long enough -- it was time to write. This book was so much fun to write because I let the characters take me through it step… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Mita’s Dilemma (A Romance Novella)
