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One Week – One Thing
ONE week from today, on March 2nd, The Wayward Spy will be available for the world to read. With only ONE week remaining as an unpublished author, I want to talk about ONE thing. And it’s a simple thing — Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up. The journey to March 2nd has been two … Continue reading
Two Weeks – Two Ways
The countdown to The Wayward Spy continues apace. March 2nd. Just TWO weeks to go! To mark the occasion, I bring you this week’s writing topic – TWO ways to plot. Most fiction writers are either plotters or pantsers. (Whatsers? I’ll explain.) Plotters are writers who create an outline for an entire story before they … Continue reading
The Ultimate Spy Thriller Giveaway
Congratulations to Greg from Minnesota – the winner of The Ultimate Spy Thriller Giveaway! Thank you to everyone for entering.
The Wayward Bling
Fellow CamCat author, Brandie June, and I have teamed up to run the Ultimate Spy Thriller Giveaway in advance of the launch of The Wayward Spy. In addition to an autographed hardcopy of the book (due out 3/2/21), the winner will receive a spiral notebook with The Wayward Spy cover on it (and maybe a … Continue reading
Three Weeks – Three Ways
Countdown to The Wayward Spy is now at THREE (!) weeks (March 2nd). To mark this occasion, I thought I’d post about THREE ways I edit my own writing. If you have other editing tips, feel free to share in the comments. Timeline – The Wayward Spy is a fast-paced thriller that takes place over … Continue reading
Four Weeks – Four Inspirations
“Where do you get your story ideas?” It’s one of the most common questions people ask me. With The Wayward Spy hitting the shelves in FOUR (!) short weeks (March 2nd), I thought I’d share FOUR things that spark my imagination. Most of the ideas I have will never find their way into a story, … Continue reading
Win Spy Bling in THE WAYWARD SPY Contest
Who wants to win a free autugraphed copy of The Wayward Spy? I have teamed up with fellow CamCat author, Brandie June, to offer a cool prize package to thriller fans. The contest winner will receive an autographed hardcover copy of The Wayward Spy and a spiral notebook with The Wayward Spy cover on it. … Continue reading
Interview with Fellow CamCat Books Author – Brandie June
Fellow CamCat Author, Brandie June, interviewed me about The Wayward Spy. Check it out here: https://www.brandiejune.com/post/interview-with-author-susan-ouellette
Book Marketing?
Marketing? You mean to tell me I spent all this time writing but there’s still more work to be done? Marketing?!? No doubt, the thought of marketing intimidates most fiction writers (at least those of us who are “normal” – i.e., introverts!). But marketing is a necessary part of being a successful author. And now … Continue reading
Publishers Weekly Review – THE WAYWARD SPY
I’m thrilled to share the first publishing industry trade review for The Wayward Spy. Publishers Weekly calls it a “gripping debut and series launch….Ouellette, a former CIA analyst, brings plenty of authenticity to this fast-paced spy thriller. Readers will look forward to Maggie’s further adventures.” Read the rest here. 71 days until publication!