The second picture Donna discovers in Vincent’s sketchbook depicts him as a child playing the mandolin. She is struck by his stance—one foot forward—which seems to reveal his unassuming, humble nature. With just a few simple lines, Vincent
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The Boy: artwork that inspired the family saga, “The Bird that Sang in Color”
Posted by Grace Mattioli in The Art in "The Bird that Sang in Color" | 0 commentsThis is the first picture in Vincent’s sketchbook that Donna discovers in The Bird That Sang in Color. Music is woven into the image—albums surround Vincent—but the drawing also captures another kind of music: the music of childhood. A time
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The Artwork that Inspired the Family Saga, “The Bird that Sang in Color”
Posted by Grace Mattioli in The Art in "The Bird that Sang in Color" | 0 commentsAbove is a drawing of a character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. In Chapter Three of my newest novel, The Bird That Sang in Color, Donna discovers her brother Vincent creating this sketch. The theme of art runs throughout the
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Indie Author Marketing: Exposure Over Sales
Posted by Grace Mattioli in Indie Author Series | 0 commentsAs indie authors, it’s easy to get caught up in sales rankings—especially on platforms like Amazon, where a single book can have multiple category rankings. However, it’s vital to remember the bigger picture: exposure matters more than immediate
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Indie Author Marketing Strategy: Pre-Publication, Publication, and Post-Publication
Posted by Grace Mattioli in Indie Author Series | 0 commentsA solid marketing strategy is essential for indie authors who want to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively. I divide my marketing plan into three key phases: pre-publication, publication, and post-publication. Pre-Publication Phase
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