by Diane Hatz | Jan 8, 2024 | Indie Writing & Publishing
You’ve written your book – congratulations! Before publishing, though, there are three major steps left–one of the most important being editing. Producing a draft is not writing a book. Writing is rewriting. I read that when I first started out, and it’s always...
by Diane Hatz | Jan 2, 2024 | Self Care/Spirit
Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, I’ve committed myself to Daily Intentions. Rather than making a long list of most-likely unachievable goals once a year, I believe I’m more effective by setting an intention every day, whether it be big or small. Resolution versus...
by Diane Hatz | Dec 18, 2023 | Self Care/Spirit
I first wrote this article about having the holiday blues last year and wanted to repost it because the global epidemic of loneliness and isolation is only getting worse. I’ve also been struggling recently, feeling shunned by my profession of twenty-five years and...
by Diane Hatz | Dec 8, 2023 | Musings
Happy Holidays to you and yours! I’m on a couple-day break as I gear up for (hopefully!) the final edit of Fallen Spirits before it goes off for a copy edit and proof, so I wanted to take a minute and wish you a wonderful holiday season. As 2023 begins to wind down,...
by Diane Hatz | Nov 26, 2023 | Books
If you’re looking for a fun, unique gift for a reader on your holiday list, Rock Gods & Messy Monsters is on sale today through Tuesday, November 28th, on Amazon US and UK. US Paperback link – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCSCZH22 UK paperback link...
by Diane Hatz | Nov 14, 2023 | Books, Newsletters
I’m happy to report the relaunch of Rock Gods & Messy Monsters was successful – probably because of the change in the book cover and having someone more knowledgeable doing Facebook and Amazon ads. (I gave up trying to figure them out…) I’ve been selling...
by Diane Hatz | Oct 11, 2023 | Books
Today, October 11th, is the official relaunch of Rock Gods & Messy Monsters – and it also happens to be my birthday. Read on for info, updates, and more! Rock Gods & Messy Monsters Relaunches Rock Gods & Messy Monsters officially hard launches today,...
by Diane Hatz | Sep 7, 2023 | Books
Today, Rock Gods & Messy Monsters turns one year old. It seems like yesterday I was crying over which publishing platforms to use along with pricing and royalties and which marketing services to utilize. I mean, what the heck was I doing? I still have a lot to...
by Diane Hatz | Aug 17, 2023 | Newsletters
Hi all! I hope your summer is going well – and isn’t too hot. Even here at 7,200 feet in Santa Fe, it’s a little too toasty for me…. Hopefully, you are in a pool, ocean, or air conditioning. I’ve been working on the Rock Gods & Messy Monsters relaunch (info...
by Diane Hatz | Jul 27, 2023 | Books, Video
Just a quick hello to let you know that I’m busier than ever – getting ready to hard launch Rock Gods & Messy Monsters in October, starting my fifth rewrite on the new book, and putting together a more detailed marketing plan for RGMM. As part of that, I’ve...
