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Denise M. Colby

Historical Romance Sweetened with Faith, Hope, & Love

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OC Romance Writers Meeting 3.11.23 Handouts

PDF of the presentation slides

10-Ways-to-Improve-SEODownload

Below are some handouts that were discussed during our meeting

On-Page-SEO-ChecklistDownload
CategoryTagsOrgHelpBlankDownload
Blog-SEO-Tracking Excel FileDownload

Blog posts about SEO – Additional content/support

Testing out Alt Text Example

Adding SEO with Book Reviews

Custom URL and How To Make One

Using a Blog SEO Checklist to Streamline Your Blog Post

Bible Verse 1 Corinthians 13:7 written over a photo of a ranch entry with wood and dirt path
Bert the Rooster in When Plans Go Awry drawn by Kyle Colby

Meet Bert the rooster in When Plans Go Awry - releasing June 2024

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Two of my favorite things! #christmastime #disneyo Two of my favorite things! #christmastime #disneyornaments #christmasmugs #radiocityrockettes #nytrip
Best buds 🐕‍🦺🐓 Best buds 🐕‍🦺🐓
Today is the last day!! All three of my e-books a Today is the last day!! All three of my e-books are on sale right now on Amazon for .99 cents! When Plans Go Awry A Slight Change of Plans No Plan at All Buy one for yourself and another to gift to someone (just use the buy for others link). These make great digital stocking stuffers! Go here to see the entire series - https://amzn.to/48kfabK Looking for more books to fill your kindle with? Check out Scrivenings Press (my publisher) website for ALL the links on almost ALL their books. That’s over 200 different e-books all at .99 cents each. https://scrivenings.link/blackfriday . There’s a link for every book on sale! Sale will run through 11:59pm on 12/1 in the US and in the UK.
The saga continues…. Let me know in the comments The saga continues…. Let me know in the comments if you want to to continue to follow Ace and Bert’s journey. 🤣
All three of my e-books are on sale right now on A All three of my e-books are on sale right now on Amazon for .99 cents! https://amzn.to/48kfabK. #booksale #inspirational romance
If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, check ou If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, check out all of these great reads you can access for FREE. Hurry this link ends November 30. https://books.bookfunnel.com/kindleunlimitedonlynovember/kqhnw6g6yl
My publisher is having a SALE And all three of my My publisher is having a SALE And all three of my e-books are now on Amazon for .99 cents! When Plans Go Awry A Slight Change of Plans No Plan at All Buy one for yourself and another to gift to someone (just use the buy for others link). These make great digital stocking stuffers! Go here to see the entire series - https://amzn.to/48kfabK Looking for more books to fill your kindle with? Check out Scrivenings Press (my publisher) website for ALL the links on almost ALL their books. That’s over 200 different e-books all at .99 cents each. https://scrivenings.link/blackfriday . There’s a link for every book on sale! Sale will run from 11/26-12/1 in the US and 11/28-12/1 in the UK.
And then there is the highland cow (who is not nam And then there is the highland cow (who is not named). He wants to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving too.
Bert wanted to get in on the action and wish every Bert wanted to get in on the action and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We all are so thankful for all of you! Many Blessings and Happy Reading
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiv Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
There have been soooo many great books released th There have been soooo many great books released this year. As a reader I'm so thankful for the options available to me. Check out these great finds in this promotion - but hurry - this link ends November 30. https://books.bookfunnel.com/beyondthebookery/llf0swa6g1
All three of my e-books are on sale right now on A All three of my e-books are on sale right now on Amazon for .99 cents! When Plans Go Awry A Slight Change of Plans No Plan at All Buy one for yourself and another to gift to someone (just use the buy for others link). These make great digital stocking stuffers! Go here to see the entire series - https://amzn.to/48kfabK Looking for more books to fill your kindle with? Check out Scrivenings Press (my publisher) website for ALL the links on almost ALL their books. That’s over 200 different e-books all at .99 cents each. https://scrivenings.link/blackfriday . There’s a link for every book on sale! Sale will run from 11/26-12/1 in the US and 11/28-12/1 in the UK.
Friends 🐓🐾🐕‍🦺 Friends 🐓🐾🐕‍🦺
Our dog Ace playing with his new friend Bert. Afte Our dog Ace playing with his new friend Bert. After a full day, he seems to be left behind outside. At least he’s not ripped to shreds. A friendship in the making #saveyourselfbert
I can’t believe I never posted these! I’m a su I can’t believe I never posted these! I’m a sucker for bookstores and finding bookish things - including an entire aisles of journals. And I love this display of fall oriented books. What’s your favorite thing about bookstores?
I found a Bert dog toy 🐓 watch my story for a s I found a Bert dog toy 🐓 watch my story for a sneak peek on what happens next.
This month the Readers Comfy Porch Club is reading This month the Readers Comfy Porch Club is reading my book When Plans Go Awry. We will be discussing it on Thursday over a zoom call (4pm PST/7 EST) if you are interested in joining sign up for our FB group page to get the zoom link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/readerscomfyporchbookclub/
The cover of No Plan at All coming to life. My pub The cover of No Plan at All coming to life. My publisher sent me this. What do you think? I’m part in awe and part terrified of this technology. 🤪🤣 It definitely gives you more of a visual vibe!
Last month at the OCRW October Birthday Bash, When Last month at the OCRW October Birthday Bash, When Plans Go Awry was awarded 3rd place in the Historical Category of the 2025 Book Buyers Best Contest. And then my second book, A Slight Change of Plans won Best Genre Category in the Book Cover contest. I’m very honored! And grateful 🥹 It was so fun to see familiar faces and celebrate this organization’s birthday and all the wonderful stories written by so many authors.
It’s a set! The Best-laid Plans set! With the 4t It’s a set! The Best-laid Plans set! With the 4th book joining in May 2026 🥰🥳
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