My latest guest post for Jane Friedman’s newsletter about an email I received from “Colleen Hoover” and being a literary citizen.
Published authors: Like me, I bet you receive daily emails and direct messages from supposed reviewers, book clubs, TV producers, and popular authors, that offer you some amazing marketing and promotion opportunity, for a price. 🤑
@tericase.bsky.social explains these scams and how to spot them.
@tericase.bsky.social explains these scams and how to spot them.
No, Colleen Hoover Did Not Email Me: Current Scams Targeting Authors | Jane Friedman
If you receive solicitous emails from book clubs or famous authors, follow these simple steps before replying or clicking on any links.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My latest guest post for Jane Friedman’s newsletter about an email I received from “Colleen Hoover” and being a literary citizen.
Reposted by Teri Case
Published authors: Like me, I bet you receive daily emails and direct messages from supposed reviewers, book clubs, TV producers, and popular authors, that offer you some amazing marketing and promotion opportunity, for a price. 🤑
@tericase.bsky.social explains these scams and how to spot them.
@tericase.bsky.social explains these scams and how to spot them.
No, Colleen Hoover Did Not Email Me: Current Scams Targeting Authors | Jane Friedman
If you receive solicitous emails from book clubs or famous authors, follow these simple steps before replying or clicking on any links.
janefriedman.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Published authors: Like me, I bet you receive daily emails and direct messages from supposed reviewers, book clubs, TV producers, and popular authors, that offer you some amazing marketing and promotion opportunity, for a price. 🤑
@tericase.bsky.social explains these scams and how to spot them.
@tericase.bsky.social explains these scams and how to spot them.
Congratulations on the May 14th release of Serving Salvation, Book 2 @jthume.bsky.social
And great podcast this week! youtu.be/Of9YUyeA27M?... #books #BookSky #Bskybookclub
And great podcast this week! youtu.be/Of9YUyeA27M?... #books #BookSky #Bskybookclub
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May 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Congratulations on the May 14th release of Serving Salvation, Book 2 @jthume.bsky.social
And great podcast this week! youtu.be/Of9YUyeA27M?... #books #BookSky #Bskybookclub
And great podcast this week! youtu.be/Of9YUyeA27M?... #books #BookSky #Bskybookclub
Great advice from @tiffanyyatesmartin.bsky.social about ROI as an author, including her trademark experience. I always enjoy interacting with Tiffany, but we recently bonded over the trademark process. Read more about it: foxprinteditorial.com/2025/04/03/w... #BookSky #books
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Great advice from @tiffanyyatesmartin.bsky.social about ROI as an author, including her trademark experience. I always enjoy interacting with Tiffany, but we recently bonded over the trademark process. Read more about it: foxprinteditorial.com/2025/04/03/w... #BookSky #books
Reposted by Teri Case
It can costs thousands of dollars in lawyers' fees to apply for trademark for the name you publish under. But if you do it yourself, the cost is $350. Author @tericase.bsky.social generously outlines her step-by-step process.
AI Made Me Want to Trademark My Name. Here's How I Did It. | Jane Friedman
How one author protected her brand without hiring a lawyer. It just takes time, patience, and a few hundred dollars.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It can costs thousands of dollars in lawyers' fees to apply for trademark for the name you publish under. But if you do it yourself, the cost is $350. Author @tericase.bsky.social generously outlines her step-by-step process.
Here's my guest post in Jane Friedman's newsletter about the steps I took to successfully get a trademark for my author name while on a budget. #booksky janefriedman.com/ai-made-me-w...
AI Made Me Want to Trademark My Name. Here's How I Did It. | Jane Friedman
How one author protected her brand without hiring a lawyer. It just takes time, patience, and a few hundred dollars.
janefriedman.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here's my guest post in Jane Friedman's newsletter about the steps I took to successfully get a trademark for my author name while on a budget. #booksky janefriedman.com/ai-made-me-w...
The CC & JT Amateur Hour podcast brings me joy (and not just because they mention me with good humor). I'm ready for your next manuscript, JT! youtu.be/yMM-c9zPt_I?...
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March 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The CC & JT Amateur Hour podcast brings me joy (and not just because they mention me with good humor). I'm ready for your next manuscript, JT! youtu.be/yMM-c9zPt_I?...
These two not only share an honest look into their indie-publishing lives, they make me laugh weekly. youtu.be/Lijo-a5CNVU?... #indie #publish #books #booksky #writing
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February 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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December 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Tis the season, and I am able to suspend my disbelief about storylines while watching Hallmark Christmas movies, but the one thing I can’t get past is the number of mid-length wool jackets the MC is able to pack in one suitcase 🤣🧥🧥🧥🧥🧥🧥🧥🎄🎄🎄❄️☃️ @hallmark.bsky.social #christmasmovies #hallmark