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My BookBub Deal Experience
A Detailed Look at Costs, Results, and Lessons Learned
Feb 12
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The Death of the Author
When Intention Meets Interpretation
Jan 12
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From Chaos to Craft: One Indie Author's Year in Review
So, I am writing this on January 5th (and posting it later!), which means I’m fashionably late for the New Year reflection party.
Jan 7
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A Deep Reflection on Book Review Strategies
One Self-Published Author’s Honest Experience
Nov 28, 2025
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A Dance with Mary-Sue
Why Flawless Heroes Feel Flat in a Fallen World
Oct 31, 2025
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It's All Greek To Modern Readers
A case for prioritizing accessibility in a post-literate society
Oct 7, 2025
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The Numbers Game
When Your Creative Heart Meets the Lonely Reality of Obscurity
Sep 23, 2025
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A Story's Birthday
Thoughts on an Indie Book's Release Day
Sep 17, 2025
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Beyond the Trope
Articles from the mind of Author - Jessica Barberi, who believes the most compelling stories grow not from worn tropes, but from the rich soil of human complexity.
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