When Anthologies Attack: With author Abby L Vandiver

Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller Abby L Vandiver is an established, accomplished author in the community - respected for her work and always kind presence. But, when Abby published a six-story anthology, Candy Canes and Corpses, in late November with eleven other authors, she experienced the worst of what Amazon - and subsequently readers - had to offer. After removing the original anthology from sale, renaming it (Mistletoe & Murder), and six authors dropping out, the anthology is back on track with great reviews and amazing sales. But, it was still a harrowing experience for this author, who kept her dignity during the ordeal.

Join Author Angie Martin as she chats with Abby and delves into the story of the anthology that started with such promise and took her and the other authors down a crazy road they never expected - one of Amazon's paving.

Angie Martin: bit.ly/thrillingbooks
Abby L Vandiver: www.abbyvandiver.com

Abby's bio:
WALL STREET JOURNAL & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, Abby L. Vandiver has always enjoyed writing, combining that with her gift for telling stories and love of mystery, she became an author.

Although she writes mostly mystery, Abby has co-written a historical/women's fiction novel with author and friend, Kathryn Dionne under the pen name Kathryn Longino, and a Kindle World, historical/sci-fi fiction book, Countdown to Atlantis. That book was inspired by the A.G. Riddle's book, The Atlantis Gene.

Abby, a former lawyer and college professor, has a bachelor's degree in Economics, a master's in Public Administration, and a Juris Doctor. A lifetime resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Abby spends all of her time writing and enjoying her wonderful grandchildren.