text: by Gina Ardito | Feb 1, 2017 | Amazon, anniversary, Avalon Books, Bookstores, Indie Publishing, Self-Publishing, Social Media, The Bonds of Matri-money, The Future of Publishing, Writer's life
  Well, lookie there! It’s February 2017, and ten years ago this month, my very first published manuscript, THE BONDS OF MATRI-MONEY, was released by Avalon Books.So much has changed in the book world since those long-ago days.The e-reader burst on the scene, and...	
  Dear Romance Blogger: Maybe You’re Reading the Wrong Books
  by Gina Ardito | Jan 29, 2016 | bloggers, different romance, I Read Indie, I Write Indie, Indie Publishing, Reading, romance, romance without cliches, sweet romances, writers
  Recently, I read a blog post from a romance blogger/reviewer complaining that she was “done” with contemporaries because they were all full of the following (this is not the complete list, just what I remember off the top of my head):Step-brother...	
  I Read Indie: A Goal for 2013
  by Gina Ardito | Jan 13, 2013 | Amazon, Goals, I Read Indie, Indie Publishing, Reading, Reviews, Self-Publishing
  This past year, I dove into the self-publishing (aka indie) market with two of my paranormal manuscripts, Eternally Yours and Chasing Adonis. As part of that commitment, I began reading other self-published works to see what the market had to offer. What I found...	
  Why I’ve Embraced Indie Publishing as a Writer
  by Gina Ardito | Aug 26, 2012 | Advice Whether You Want it or Not, Indie Publishing, Writing and authors, writing tips
  Previously, I covered why I’ve embraced indie publishing as a reader. Today, I’ll tackle the other side of the coin, indie publishing as a writer. One of the biggest pieces of advice writers will hear (and repeat) is “Write for yourself.” But...	
  Why I’ve Embraced Indie Publishing as a Reader***
  by Gina Ardito | Aug 10, 2012 | 50 Shades of Grey, Indie Publishing, library, publishing secrets, romance, The Future of Publishing
  The other day, I headed to my local library and strolled over to the paperback fiction section. I began perusing the titles on the spines, looking for something to check out. What did I see? A whole lotta the same. Nothing new or the slightest bit...