Category Archives: Literary Characters

I’m Back; Progress on the Sequel

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Marty Martins

Apologies for the long hiatus from blogging.  I’ve been tied up house-hunting, house buying, packing, moving, unpacking, and all the related work of getting set up in a new home.  I’ll do my best to be a more faithful blogger … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Me

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Marty Martins

Eva Coppersmith interviewed me for her blog over at Eva’s Sanctuary.  She also reviewed The Blizzard and, I’m happy to report, gave it her highest rating.  So, if you want to learn more about me or read her opinion of … Continue reading →

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Developing a Cover: Createspace Report Card – Part 4

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Marty Martins

At some point as I was writing or editing The Blizzard, I began imagining what the cover should look like.  Illustrations of that creative process follow below and were pretty firm by the time I contracted with Createspace to print my book. Createspace … Continue reading →

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