Social Media – it’s definitely taking over! Trying to become efficient on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook is a bit trickier when you have a business approach. AND when you are someone who doesn’t like social media because of all the negative comments, it’s pretty hard to warm up to the need to master these sites. Prayer definitely needed here!
Dealing With Writer’s Block…
Writing is directly affected by mood. It’s like the connection between what you’re supposed to do and what you really want to do. When I find I’m having a slow start on writing any part of a novel, I find it helps to concentrate on my favorite character. I am not a fan of brainstorming but it’s really an essential tool of writing. To develop your characters, section off your blank paper (8 1/2 x 11″) with three vertical lines drawn equally apart, top to bottom. At the top of one column, write the name of your main character. Over the top of another column, write the name of your villain and over the remaining column, write the name of your victim (one character may be a combination of these – like the hero might also be the victim). Under each name, list 4 of that character’s strengths. Skip a »
Movie: I Can Only Imagine!
This movie doesn’t hold back the truth, regardless of the pain it must have caused Bart Millard, the real man behind the story. And the story is worth your time. Don’t miss this movie about a struggle to survive and to rise above abuse and find one’s place in this world… the place God has chosen for you. That’s the only place worth being.
Alexa Tours the World!
Here she is in the Dominican Republic, in Puerto Plata! My son, editor, and LLC partner, Dan, is taking our main character, Alexa Silven, with him as he tours the world. The books are available on iTunes/iBooks, Amazon, and B&N. Check us out at cbhoffmann.com. Do make sure you spell Hoffmann with 2 f’s and 2 n’s…or you probably won’t find us!
New Book on Audible.com
Just got this great news from Audible.com: We are happy to confirm that your audio updates to “Consuming Fire: An Alexa Silven Novel ” is now live! The audio has been updated on the live channels of Audible, Amazon and iTunes. Existing customers can access the new audio by re-downloading their book. ACX isn’t a live channel that customers can access to purchase your audiobook and so the audio won’t be updated on your production page at this time.
California Radio Interview
cid:0F12CE55-965C-468E-B81F-A9089062ECFB/50C5FAD5-ED7F-4A6A-B1F7-DA024BE3A80F@cfl.rr.com This is the link to the first 1/2 of my interview with Casey Freelove, Host/Production Director of FM 104.5/AM and 950 KAHI Radio! And what a great host he was! Below is the link to the second 1/2 of our interview. I am grateful to God for each and every door that He has opened and is opening! cid:AF3D8550-C32A-43B3-B414-BF1A4B9AC459/267EA2EA-9D4E-4AED-BD5A-BDC643E70679@cfl.rr.com
Photo of Segment with WPTV
This was my first TV interview, conducted by News Anchor John Favoli, on 4/4/18 in their WPTV channel 5 studios. To view the entire video segment, click on this link: https://www.wptv.com/about-us/as-seen-on/west-palm-beach-native-authors-new-book Only God can open doors no man can close – Praise His holy, powerful, & magnificent name!
Appearance with John Favoli of WPTV in West Palm Beach
Wow! Things surely happen fast! Got a call at 8 AM yesterday that I had to travel down to West Palm Beach (3 hours south) to appear on a live segment of WPTV channel 5. Mr. Favoli was Check out the link below and let me know what you think of my first live TV interview!! https://www.wptv.com/about-us/as-seen-on/west-palm-beach-native-authors-new-book West Palm Beach native authors new book Author C.B. Hoffmann and West Palm Beach native speaks about her new novel from the Alexa Silven Trilogy.
Radio Interview – Pray for Me!!
Please!! That’s an honest request! And tune in if you can Thursday, 4/5, at 8:30 EST, 5:30 PT to this station: KAHI RADIO will conduct a LIVE radio interview Thursday, 4/5. The interview will be conducted by Casey Freelove and will take about 10-15 minutes. LIVE audio stream at www.kahi.com
Can’t Wait!
It’s my first paperback version of my book, Consuming Fire: An Alexa Silven Novel 4th Edition. I really appreciate Amazon making it available in paperback format. And soon, it will be available on Audible.com. Whichever you choose, you’ll find it unique and action-driven, minus the cursing, gratuitous sex, and drugs or alcohol. You don’t need them. This book is for real. Try it out!