by Lisa Norman

Interactive storytelling is transforming the way readers engage with narratives. It's no longer just about following a story—it's about shaping it.

This emerging trend allows authors to connect more deeply with their audience. Every choice the reader makes—provided and limited by the author—can alter the course of the story, making their experience personal and immersive.… Read the post

by Lisa Norman

“I am a warrior, so that my son may be a merchant, so that his son may be a poet.”

This quote, often attributed to John Quincy Adams, stuck in my brain the first time I heard it.… Read the post

by Lisa Norman

So, you’re going to have an author website! Great! You’ll want a couple things:

• a domain name — the address people type in to get to your website. It’s usually your own name if you can get it, or you might need to buy one, although you can use a free one from some platforms;
• and hosting—a home where your website will live.

by Lisa Norman

One of the greatest delights of my business is working with authors, watching stories come to life, watching books come into existence.

Lately, I've been struck by how often we must wait as authors, and how often that waiting takes new authors by surprise.… Read the post

by Lisa Norman

There's a secret power in the traditional book world, a cohort of people who determine the success or failure of published books. And most authors don't even know they exist.

As a small indie publisher, I've been told that if I truly want to succeed, if I want to play with the big kids, I need to gain the favor of a book distributor.… Read the post