TLRivera

Renovations and Lack of Motivation

So, I’ve been MIA for a few weeks now. Partly because we’ve been renovating our bathroom the whole summer. But mostly, it’s because I’ve been seriously lacking the motivation to keep my social media pages up to date. I’ve not even been writing my second novel, and I’m halfway through, but I haven’t written anymore.Continue reading “Renovations and Lack of Motivation”

Barnes & Noble Coupon Code

So, I forgot to give you guys the coupon code to get my ebook for free on Barnes & Noble. Oups. Hihi. My bad. But worry not! Here is the coupon and I will extend the free promotion on B&N until the 16th of July to make up for the loss time. So, here isContinue reading “Barnes & Noble Coupon Code”

Free eBook Version of My Book Dark Was the Night!

(So, I’m a bit late on this one. Sorry. But we are renovating our bathroom, and it’s pandemonium right now in our house.) Something thrilling this way comes! Care to expand your reading list this summer? Why not give my book a try? The ebook version will be free during the month of June 2022!Continue reading “Free eBook Version of My Book Dark Was the Night!”

New Gig, BookLife Indie Author Forum and Book Update

I know I’ve been MIA from my blog for some time now, but I’ve been quite busy looking for a writing gig. Times are hard, and finding a good remote writing job with a flexible schedule is challenging. But I managed to find a gig for Collider. If you’re interested in movies and TV shows orContinue reading “New Gig, BookLife Indie Author Forum and Book Update”

The Story Nobody Wanted

Besides being a self-published author and trying to be a traditionally published one, I’m also an essay writer. I’ve been more successful in that department, mostly writing about parenting. If ever you’re curious, here is my portfolio: https://tanialorenarivera.writerfolio.com/ I’ve been in that game for three years now, and I’ve become pretty good at guessing whichContinue reading “The Story Nobody Wanted”

Five Months After I published My Book. So, What Now?

So what now, indeed? That is the question that has been dancing in my head since the Holidays. What more can I do to promote my book? I’ve done promotions. I’ve shared my good reviews on social media. I’ve done giveaways. I’m running ads on Amazon and Facebook/Instagram. I published the book trailer on YouTube,Continue reading “Five Months After I published My Book. So, What Now?”

Christmas Book Giveaway

I’m hosting a Christmas Book Giveaway event on Facebook for all my followers! How to participate? First, follow the link below to enter the event on my Facebook page, then, read the following paragraph for all the instructions. I hope to see you all there! https://fb.me/e/1gh7vVl5g Enter for a chance to win one of threeContinue reading “Christmas Book Giveaway”

The Evolution of a Book Cover

Whoever said ‘don’t judge a book by its cover ‘ never had to sell one. This is the boring story of the cover design of my book. How it started, where it went, and how it ended. Exciting stuff! So, I knew I needed a kick-ass cover in self-publishing my first book. I scouted aContinue reading “The Evolution of a Book Cover”

75% Off

My ebook, Dark Was the Night, will be 75% off in Barnes & Noble until November 30th. I hope you pick up a copy, and if you do, please leave a review. We poor, poor indie authors count on your organic reviews to get noticed.

Reality Check

It’s been about two and a half months since I released my book, Dark Was the Night, on ebook and printed formats. I’ve submitted my novel for several reviews, and they have been good. I’ve been posting ads on Amazon, Bookbub, BookLife, and Publisher’s Weekly, which have resulted in precisely one sale. I’ve promoted myContinue reading “Reality Check”