Martin Hayes

I have spoken to so many unpublished authors lately and they get so discouraged by the rejection letters they receive by agents and publishers. Remember, an agent rejects 96% of all submissions. The publisher rejects 96% of the agent’s submissions. So if you do the math, the chances are slim, but not impossible. Timing and [...]

I’ve been working my tail off on promoting my book. I hope I see some results soon. You think that when you become published that you sell all these books and your only worry in the world is your next books deadline. That wouldn’t be a problem because I have so many written already, but [...]

Marketing has been such a pain. It seems that books are sold in droves all over the world but few people want to follow a new author. Why is that? Even the most seasoned authors and best selling authors come up with some terrible content and bad ending seem to be in every book. [...]

So ten years ago I get this great idea from my wonderful mother. As she reads some of my poetry she tells me I should write a book. I have written nearly 10 books since that time. I sent my work out to many agents and landed 3. I picked one and 3 years later [...]