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

January 22, 2016January 28, 2016 shelleywilson72

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

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Author Interview – Meet @DreaDamara #TuesdayBookBlog #Fantasy

January 19, 2016January 28, 2016 shelleywilson72

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

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Would you BUY or PASS? Fat Chance by Nick Spalding #FridayFiveChallenge

January 15, 2016January 18, 2016 shelleywilson72

Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you fancy… Continue reading Would you BUY or PASS? Fat Chance by Nick Spalding #FridayFiveChallenge

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

January 11, 2016January 18, 2016 shelleywilson72

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

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Would You BUY or PASS? Diary of a Single Wedding Planner #FridayFiveChallenge

December 18, 2015December 21, 2015 shelleywilson72

Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you fancy… Continue reading Would You BUY or PASS? Diary of a Single Wedding Planner #FridayFiveChallenge

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Author Interview – Meet Susan Buchanan #TuesdayBookBlog

December 15, 2015December 21, 2015 shelleywilson72

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

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Reader’s Spot – Meet Bookworm and Reviewer, Rosie Amber

November 29, 2015December 2, 2015 shelleywilson72

Here on the ‘Reader’s Spot’ I share the bookish love of our readers, from young adult to romance, chick-lit to murder mystery. Whether you are a reader looking for new books, or a writer wondering what your readers want, I hope you find this series enjoyable. Next up to the Reader’s Spot is Rosie Amber, an avid… Continue reading Reader’s Spot – Meet Bookworm and Reviewer, Rosie Amber

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Do You Judge a Book by its Cover?

October 20, 2015October 25, 2015 shelleywilson72

Q. Do you judge a book by its cover? Every Friday I take part in Rosie Amber’s Friday Five Challenge. An exercise whereby you have five minutes to decide if you would BUY or PASS a book based on the cover, blurb and the reviews. The books we choose cover a wide variety of… Continue reading Do You Judge a Book by its Cover?

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Selling Your Books at Craft Fairs

October 6, 2015October 12, 2015 shelleywilson72

Gazing out of the window, I see grey skies, muddy puddles and a blustery wind, forcing my neighbours to grip tightly to their umbrellas and briefcases, as they hurry to work. For me, however, I have the luxury of tapping away on my keyboard, still wearing my fluffy pyjamas, no make-up and nursing a steaming… Continue reading Selling Your Books at Craft Fairs

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Using the Radio to Sell Books

July 14, 2015August 14, 2015 shelleywilson72

There are a multitude of platforms available for an author to push their products, meet like-minded folks and share the joys (and woes) of writing. I, for one, love using Facebook and Twitter. My blog is another platform that opened up an online community that I happily call my extended family. My three kids, on… Continue reading Using the Radio to Sell Books