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Selling Books at Markets
...is another way to sell self-published books. As a self-published author, there are limited places I am able to sell my print books....

Maria P Frino
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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Dealing with Reviews
This can be an author's nightmare or dream. Receiving a 1-star review can be devastating for any author, but especially so for one who...

Maria P Frino
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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Writing is a Profession
... so don't ask an author for a free book. Would you ask someone in any other profession to give away their product or time for free?...

Maria P Frino
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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My interview with John Paul Young
I had the pleasure of interviewing John Paul Young and 'love was really in the air'. It is a fabulous interview and you can - Listen to...

Maria P Frino
Apr 26, 20222 min read
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Film Adaptations - Your Book as a Movie
I would love to see my science fiction drama - Xenure Station Trilogy adapted as a movie if only to see how the futuristic sets would...

Maria P Frino
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Merry Christmas Readers
Wishing you all the best for this holiday season. Hello to all my readers and book lovers in general. Well, 2021 is coming to a close and...

Maria P Frino
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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Giveaways, Author Talks and other Book Marketing Tips.
For self-published authors, it can be difficult to know how and where to market their books. Social media sites are the obvious choice,...

Maria P Frino
Nov 6, 20213 min read
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How Much do Authors Actually Earn? Author's Earnings are a Touchy Subject
This is not a subject I like talking about. But... I'm going to because many readers think authors are compensated well for their work....

Maria P Frino
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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The Pros and Cons of being a Self-Published Author
My novels and short stories are available online on most good book sites including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Book Depository,...

Maria P Frino
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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My Latest Novel is Published - Two Men in a Shed
Maria P Frino's latest novel, Two Men in a Shed is available now. Buy as an eBook or print. Reviews are welcome. 18+ readers.

Maria P Frino
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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When There is More to a Story
Sometimes a story needs to be longer than a short one. My sci-fi short story, Xenure Station: A Billion Light Years, is now a trilogy.

Maria P Frino
Jun 26, 20212 min read
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Self-publishing is a Learning Curve. Is it Worth the Work?
I have self-published some short stories and one debut novel. In 2021 I will publish another two novels - Xenure Station Trilogy, a science

Maria P Frino
May 25, 20212 min read
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When You Buy a Book, What Influences Your Purchase?
You're ready to buy a new book, what influences your purchase? Is it a bestseller? The cover? The synopsis?

Maria P Frino
Jan 16, 20212 min read
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Book Launch Done and Dusted. Finally!
I launched two short stories and my debut novel in November and December 2019. They are available on Amazon Kindle and selected bookstores.

Maria P Frino
Oct 10, 20202 min read
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Write What You Know - Part I
This is a piece of advice I learned early on in my writing career. We have discussed this topic a few times at my writing group, Write on...

Maria P Frino
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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What We Should do When COVID-19 is over?
We are living through the worst pandemic in history. We are making history as I write this blog. What will happen once this is all over?

Maria P Frino
Apr 2, 20203 min read
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My Books are now available as Print Books on Amazon
My books are available as print books on Amazon Kindle. Print versions of The Decision They Made and Xenure Station: A Billion Light Years.

Maria P Frino
Mar 16, 20201 min read
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What Makes A Writer?
I've been asked many times why I write? My answer is always the same, "It's my passion." Writers come in all shapes and sizes. All different

Maria P Frino
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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Writing Groups - Why Authors Benefit from Joining One.
Why joining a Writing Group can be a good thing for any writer. All authors have to start somewhere and this is a way to hone your skills.

Maria P Frino
Jan 6, 20205 min read
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My Debut Novel is Here - The Decision They Made
The Decision They Made, my debut novel is now available on Amazon Kindle. Stay tuned for more news on this title in 2020.

Maria P Frino
Dec 1, 20192 min read
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