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Chris McClelland, multiple award-winning short story writer and novelist, also sometime writing coach

Chris McClelland's World War Two Romance, IN LOVE AND WAR named a #2 Best Selling YA military fiction e book by Amazon! Star-crossed lov...

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Blog #145; Some Additional Thoughts on Self-Publishing

 My original thoughts on self-publishing were that I would end up having some of my work in print no matter what, that no New York publisher could stand in the way of me and eventual publication.  That the best of my writing would survive past my time on this planet, and that my step-sons, nieces and nephews and their children will  one day live on to see the kind of person I was, and particularly, the kind of writer I had become.  I believe I have achieved that goal and now have left a lasting legacy I can be proud of.

Monday, April 7, 2025

Blog #144; Reaching Out to Readers

 I have noticed that in my latest give away, I have had a few readers from Germany and the UK ordering copies.  Seeing as these countries participated in the war, I am happy about this and my interest is peaked, but I do wonder if you could give me some feedback when you have finished the books?  What rang true to you?  What seemed false?  How can I improve my writing about this era in history in your country?  I am curious what the  readers think about them.

Friday, April 4, 2025

Blog #143; Free Give away of Novel and Novella

 In the next few days, I am going to give away digital copies of two books I have written: the novel IN LOVE AND WAR and the novella Under Old Glory.  Be sure to get your copies soon!!



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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Blog # 142; to Self-Publish or Not Self-Publish

  A while ago, I made the decision to start self-publishing  my books, around 2015.  I have sold (or given away) a few thousand books, and have had a modest success critically.  I do have a novel that I am shopping around with LDS publishers, and I ask that you wish me luck for that.  I have no idea if I will be successful in this venture, but I know I will always have some readers if I self-publish.