Who we are
Burning Embers is a community of authors who wish to come together and help one another out to achieve the dream of authorship. It takes more than one person to make a book a success. No one fights a battle alone. This is why we’ve come together to make authorship fun again and to lend a helping hand.
Latest Blog Posts
Publishing Costs
Publishing Costs: Publishing costs can run anywhere from $0 – as much as you desire to spend. I have not spent a single dime on any of my current publications, self-published or traditional published. Here are a few various categories that may cost money: Editing: As...
My Thoughts On Self-Publishing
Self-Publishing Why Self-Publish A Book? I have multiple self-published short stories. Most of them are related back to my Realm of the Light Series specifically or my Rai Saga in general. Two are a children’s Fantasy Series, The Sykar Series, about a...
Traditional Publishing
Traditional Publishing Why Traditionally Publish A Book When I Can Do It Myself? There are a quite a few pros to publishing with a publisher. First, you have the resources of your publisher to help you market and sell books. That by itself is potentially...
Apple Books – A Game Changer?
Back in the saddle y'all! Let's get to it!! Wow, it's been a while since yours truly has written anything for Burning Embers. To be honest I needed a break and I thank JQM for handling things while I was on hiatus. So, what's brought me back to the typewriter? What's...
My Opinion on Vanity Presses -A JQM Article
So, before I begin I want to say that this is in no way anything more than the personal opinion of JQM. I have nothing against Vanity Presses in the book publishing world. For some people and some projects it is the perfect option. I am not an expert...
Why I Hybrid Publish
Why I Hybrid Publish Not every title deserves to be published with every publisher, nor should every title be self published. I felt like Cosby Media Productions was the correct home for The United. But my short stories were not a good fit with any publisher.Some...
Publishing Helps from A Community
Publishing Helps from A Community So this is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, and brings a tear to my eye every time I think of it. I love my Author Friends. I am so grateful to them for all their help and support. I have not had to spend a single...
The Revenge of the Fifth!
HEHEHEHE! I am a bit of a Star Wars Geek, can you tell? To many today is Cinco de Mayo. Yeah, and to all you who celebrate that holiday, may you have a great day. But to me, it is the birthday of my Uncle. Many Happy Returns Uncle! I love you (even though I really...
Editing on a Budget
Budgetting is not easy for authors, especially self-published & authors signed with small publishing companies.The best way to get solid editing on your manuscript, without spending any money to it would be to barter editing services with fellow authors.Meaning...
Beta Reading 101
BETA READING 101 BY JQM This is my FREE introductory course to BETA Reading by JQM. Before I begin, let me honest with you. I am no expert on editing. My degree is in Anthropology with an Archaeology Emphasis and dual minors in Russian and Geology. I...
Monthly Topic
Each month Burning Embers will focus on a topic for our blog posts. If you have a recommendation for an author topic then feel free to suggest it. We’re always open to new ideas.
August 2020 Topic
Cover Design
This month will be talking about cover design for your eBooks, Paperbacks and Audiobooks. We’ll go over the why, what and where for cover design.
