Authors, Books, Children's Fiction, Indie Author, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Young Adult

Author Interview – Meet Stephan Myers #Children’s author

Today I am joined by author, Stephan Myers who writes beautifully illustrated children's fiction. The Fun Five: 1 What part of the world do you come from?  I was actually born in Hull but coming from a forces family we moved around a lot. 2 What did you want to be when you grew up?… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet Stephan Myers #Children’s author

Authors, Books, Fiction, Indie Author, Self Publishing, The Writing Process, Young Adult

Happy Release Day – Guardians of the Sky #YA #Fantasy by S L Wilson

I’d be interested to know if every writer feels this way, but when I release a new book I have a giddy moment of hysteria followed by a desire to shovel copious amounts of cake!  Giving up alcohol two years ago put the kibosh on swigging a gallon of celebratory bubbles, but a large mug… Continue reading Happy Release Day – Guardians of the Sky #YA #Fantasy by S L Wilson

Authors, Books, Fiction, Indie Author, Mystery, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Thriller, Thriller/Mystery, Writing

Author Interview – Meet @DreaDamara #TuesdayBookBlog #Fantasy

Today I am joined by fantasy and thriller author, Drea Damara. The Fun Five: 1  What part of the world do you come from? I grew up in rural North Central Illinois on the outskirts of a small town of about 1,400 people. 2  What did you want to be when you grew up? I… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet @DreaDamara #TuesdayBookBlog #Fantasy

Authors, Books, Fiction, Indie Author, Non Fiction, Self Publishing, Social Media, Wellbeing, Young Adult

Cover Reveal – Guardians of the Sky by @ShelleyWilson72 #YA #Fantasy

I am so happy to share the cover reveal for Guardians of the Sky, the second book in my Guardian Series.  Due for release on Friday 22nd January 2016 and available as eBook and paperback via Amazon. Blurb for Guardians of the Sky (book two) Can one girl sacrifice herself to save the one she loves…… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Guardians of the Sky by @ShelleyWilson72 #YA #Fantasy

Biographies, Books, Fiction, Harry Potter, Indie Author, Non Fiction, RBRT, Rosie Amber's Book Review Team, The Writing Process, Wellbeing, Writing, Young Adult

The Good, The Bad & The Cover Reveal #TuesdayBookBlog #YA

Over the past week, I have read some amazing blog posts by my favourite bloggers highlighting the best bits of 2015.  From favourite books to fulfilling projects, these articles were fun and inspiring. For me, 2015 sucked!! Then I did my annual ‘closing down ceremony’ where I write down all the good points (family day… Continue reading The Good, The Bad & The Cover Reveal #TuesdayBookBlog #YA

Authors, Blogging, Books, Fiction, Indie Author, Romance Fiction, Self Publishing, Writing

Author Interview – Meet Susan Buchanan #TuesdayBookBlog

Today I am joined by, Susan Buchanan, author of contemporary fiction and mum to two 'wee cherubs'. Over to Sooz… The Fun Five: 1. What part of the world do you come from? I am from just outside Glasgow. I now live the other side of Glasgow, so I haven’t really gone very far, albeit… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet Susan Buchanan #TuesdayBookBlog

Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Social Media, Wellbeing, Writing

What Would You Tell Your 16 Year Old Self?

I don’t know about you, but as the end of a year approaches I can’t help but reflect on what I’ve achieved over the past twelve months.  I guess it’s the non-fiction writer in me, but I do like to check in with myself occasionally and ensure I’m on track with what I hoped to… Continue reading What Would You Tell Your 16 Year Old Self?

Biographies, Books, Conn Iggulden, Cycling, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Reader's Spot

Reader’s Spot – Meet Kevin, a fan of #histfic and #biographies

The ‘Reader’s Spot’ feature shares the bookish love of our readers, from young adult to romance, chick-lit to murder mystery.  We look at where they shop, why they read a specific genre, and where to find them on social media.  Whether you are a reader looking for new books, or a writer wondering what your… Continue reading Reader’s Spot – Meet Kevin, a fan of #histfic and #biographies

Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Non Fiction, Reader's Spot, Writing Tools

Meet an avid reader on the ‘Reader’s Spot’ #TuesdayBookBlog

The ‘Reader’s Spot’ is a new feature where we will share the bookish love of our readers, from young adult to romance, chick-lit to murder mystery.  We will look at where they shop, why they read a specific genre, and where to find them on social media.  I hope you enjoy this series. If you… Continue reading Meet an avid reader on the ‘Reader’s Spot’ #TuesdayBookBlog

Blogging, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, NaNoWriMo, Writing Tools

Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo

November is here, the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween have slipped back to the cemetery, and we are discarding the pumpkin soup in exchange for hot dogs and fireworks.  Yes, it’s nearly bonfire night, that time when we ‘celebrate’ the near explosion of our houses of parliament. For me, November is when I get to… Continue reading Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo