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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sixteen novels and former pediatric ER doctor CJ Lyons has lived the life she writes about in her cutting edge Thrillers with Heart. CJ has been called a “master within the genre” (Pittsburgh Magazine) and her work has been praised as “breathtakingly fast-paced” and “riveting” (Publishers Weekly) with “characters with beating hearts and three dimensions” (Newsday). She's an internationally known speaker and has sold over a million books in the past year via her indy publishing in addition to working with NYC traditional publishers. Learn more about CJ's Thrillers with Heart at www.CJLyons.net and everything she knows about being a bestseller at www.NoRulesJustWRITE.com.
I really enjoyed watching the video. Thank you, CJ and Joanna.
This has to be the highlight of the Con so far … I took copious notes. Thank you to CJ and Joanna … nicely done!
Thanks C.J. That was awesome! And packed with information. Thanks for sharing.
So many GREAT points, C.J.! About practice and the first book usually not being “the one”–the hardest thing I ever did was let my very first novel go as a learner’s permit. Also, giving readers time to find your book = HUGE! Empowering authors…
shew. I’m still trying to get over your very first book deal heartbreak. Omg~ 😛
Thanks for this wonderful interview! C.J. really is the best~ :o) <3
Wow! Thank you C.J. Lyons and Joanna Penn for such a wealth of insight and information. I thoroughly enjoyed it all, and especially enjoyed the insights about pricing, and email. I think the reminder that we are writing for our readers was also tremendously helpful. I appreciate it!
I enjoyed this, especially being NEW at this world!!
Great interview! I especially liked the part about using a newsletter to connect with readers.
This was great. I am going to have to listen to it again!
That was an awesome interview, thank you both for such fascinating and wonderful information! You’ve inspired me! ~ Julie
ha she offered a longer workshop – we may take her up on it next year 🙂 we love her.
Thanks, everyone! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the interview! We were trying so very hard to cram as much actionable info in there for you all.
Happy writing,
CJ
IndieReCon – You could easily have CJ Lyons for an entire day. Great command and articulation of the entire process with superior results to give it all credibility. Joanna, superb job also steering the video conversation. – Gary Allen VanRiper
I really loved this interview! It is really helpful, thank you!! (:
This post is really helpful. As an ER doc myself, I admire your bravery to leave your practice and immerse yourself in writing. Very inspirational! Jennifer