DAN ALATORRE

I was having a really bad day the other day, the kind where a lot of things kept going wrong – and all of a sudden it was starting to look like the whole rest of the world wasn’t the problem, I was.   I hate when that happens.   And worse, it wasn’t a “this […]

Get my newest cookbook “All American Favorites” on preorder today at Amazon for just 0.99 cents. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8BJ13A The regular price will be $2.99, so ORDER TODAY! Preorder price ends 5/13/2015. Summertime family events have the great foods we all enjoyed growing up, and this book has the over-the-top good recipes that will make YOU the […]

Yesterday we put out a list of helpful hashtags. Today we narrowed it down to just a few daily ones that might help on whatever day you post and need to do a little pubbing, plus some others that look helpful. DAILY #SundayBlogShare #MondyBlogs #IndieTuesday #WriterWednesday (or #WW or ##WW) #IndieThursday #FictionFriday #FictionFridays #FridayFlash #FridayReads […]

I’m happy to share some great ideas and suggestions I’ve gathered over my time as a bestselling author. We’ve talked about marketing https://atomic-temporary-57188753.wpcomstaging.com/2015/03/01/learn-to-embrace-whatever-success-comes-your-way/ and building a fan base, but what comes before that? My bestselling cookbook “35 Great Recipes You Wish Your Mother Made” became my first big hit, and it was a result of […]

Other Books By Dan Alatorre Savvy Stories: Funny Things I learned From My Daughter (Savvy Stories series) “A funny look at the many lost, magical moments of childhood, viewed through the heart of a father.” Every kid does funny stuff, whether it’s a baby wanting to see how many toys will float in the dog’s […]

You should have an “About The Author” section at the end of you book, so fans who want to know a little about you can find out where to go. Some authors have a lot there, some have very little. Look at some authors you like and see what they do. Here’s mine. Best-Selling author […]

Sometimes, you need a little help. Okay, a lot of the time. Well, why struggle alone? Recently we discussed getting your massive tome written “Get It Out of Your Head And Into The Computer” here https://atomic-temporary-57188753.wpcomstaging.com/2015/03/15/tips-for-new-authors-get-it-out-of-your-head-and-into-the-computer/ Now we need a few ways to get your stuff noticed. Use these hashtags to connect with authors and/or readers. Try […]

You wrote a story and posted it on a critique site! How brave of you. The world will now see what you’re up to. And comment on it. (We talked a little about getting your story written here https://atomic-temporary-57188753.wpcomstaging.com/2015/05/04/breaking-down-your-crazy-massive-epic-saga-into-a-manageable-story/ ) You click “submit post.” Then you hold your breath… Will they love it? Is fame […]

To get my infinitely valuable blog post about HOW TO WRITE GOOD DIALOG, and to possible open a dialog with me, the master of dialog according to, well, me, simply click on the CONTACT ME button above and mention “Dialog” and I’ll email it to you. (In my recent post on helpful editing strategies https://atomic-temporary-57188753.wpcomstaging.com/2015/05/03/never-edit-blindly/, […]

And I thought I should tell you now, before you click through and think you’ve gone to the wrong place. More helpful writer stuff coming tomorrow Probably. Thanks for being loyal! Dan