We recently read an article that said the average income for a published author is less than 10k a year. If you factor in that Ebooks are easily pirated and copyrighted material is easily duplicated, the average income drops significantly. One reason that we O’Garas offer ebooks exclusively through Amazon is that if a Dear…… Continue reading Why Bother?
Tag: Books
Do you read?
Do you read? Books are all the things you’re thinking of right now. Books are movies in your mind’s eye while you are reading. They are tickets to far away lands, windows into other humans’ lives and vessels to worlds unknown. Books are a way to connect with other people who share the same interests…… Continue reading Do you read?
Reading is an acquired taste
Humans who love reading do not understand others who don’t enjoy reading. We readers look at the non reading humans like they are aliens. Think of it this way. Not everyone likes tacos or chocolate. I’m not sure why but they don’t. Reading lovers unite! Let us the book lovers push our love for reading…… Continue reading Reading is an acquired taste
Day 89
I admit it. I am a book snob. A book in the hand is better than a book on a screen. I have a dirty little secret. I cheat on my books with audio books in the car. It’s my guilty pleasure. Let’s keep that just between us.
Day 22
Writer’s Log Day 22… Finished the draft of Prayer After Prayer, a new book I’m working on. Handed off to my first editor, AKA my mother. She gets a first look at all my work. Well, most of it. Why? Well, she’s my mother. Do you have a Mom? I mean you must since you…… Continue reading Day 22
12 Days of Christmas Give Away!
Starting Sunday December 13 through December 24, we will choose one of our Facebook followers to receive a gift from us. Here’s all you need to do: Like our Facebook page and share it with your friends. That’s it. You’re in!
Reading is Everything
If you don’t read you are missing out on a magic that is unmatched by any other force in the universe. There is nothing you can say to change my mind. Books are the gate and you have the key.
We ❤️ you!
Thank you! We had a record breaking month! Thank you for taking a chance on us and reading our words! The O’Garas
Read a Children’s Story Book
If you feel sad or bored read a children’s book. I just read Mary Poppins. So fun. Reading children’s books reminds me how it felt when my imagination was louder than my doubt. When I was less afraid and more adventurous. Suddenly my feet feel lighter.
Do you use Goodreads?
I enjoy Goodreads. You should try it. It’s like Facebook for readers. You can keep lists and read reviews. Try it. If you do, look me up and send me a friend request.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 