Authors, Blogging, Book Reviews, Books, Indie Author, Non Fiction, RBRT, Reader's Spot, Rosie Amber's Book Review Team, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

From blog to bestseller #wwwblogs

It only seems like a few weeks ago that I did my closing down ceremony on an old year and embraced the new, and yet here we are in June! I vowed back in January to create an uplifting year with plenty of opportunities and a perfect balance between health, life, and writing. So far… Continue reading From blog to bestseller #wwwblogs

Fiction, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

Is the Writers’ Notepad Becoming a Thing of The Past?

Do you use notepads to plot out your stories? When I was young, I could always be found wedged between my bed and the radiator with a notepad and pen in hand. As writers, we are always creating something, whether that’s a scene, new idea, character bio, or even a poem/story. I loved writing and… Continue reading Is the Writers’ Notepad Becoming a Thing of The Past?

Bookouture, Books, Fiction, Romance Fiction, Social Media, Writing

Author Interview – Meet Kelly Rimmer #Romance

I am delighted that author, Kelly Rimmer, could join me for a chat about her new release, When I Lost You, celery sticks, and how characters take over. Over to you, Kelly: The Fun Stuff: What part of the world do you come from? I live in rural New South Wales, on the eastern side… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet Kelly Rimmer #Romance

Blogging, Fun Stuff, Social Media, Word Press

Blog Makeover

Inspired by Sue Vincent’s recent post prompting us to do our ‘housekeeping’ tasks to keep our blogs as highly visible as possible, I decided it might be a good idea to give my online home a total overhaul. De-cluttering is one of my favourite hobbies, and if I ever feel my energy levels begin to… Continue reading Blog Makeover

Authors, Blogging, Books, Fiction, Harry Potter, Indie Author, Pinterest, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Young Adult

Author Interview – Meet @LisaShambrook #TuesdayBookBlog #YA

I'm delighted to be joined by my second guest of the day, fellow YA author, Lisa Shambrook, as we chat about chocolate, killing off characters, and her latest release.  Over to Lisa: The Fun Stuff: What part of the world do you come from? I live in the gorgeousness that is West Wales. I have… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet @LisaShambrook #TuesdayBookBlog #YA

Books, Fiction, Friday Five Challenge, Fun Stuff, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

Would You BUY or PASS? Good Friday: Dreams & Nightmares #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Here is my contribution for this week: Happy Easter!  It was fairly easy to choose a theme for the Friday Five this week and so in honour of our UK Bank… Continue reading Would You BUY or PASS? Good Friday: Dreams & Nightmares #FridayFiveChallenge

Authors, Books, Fiction, Non Fiction, Romance Fiction, Social Media, The Writing Process, Wellbeing, Writing

Meet Author and Charming Man @PeterJonesAuth #TuesdayBookBlog #Romance

  When I started on my personal development journey and devoured every self-help book on the market, I discovered an author who managed to combine life, love and goal setting with a huge dollop of humour. This man became my go-to resource when I needed a metaphorical kick up the behind. After reading all of… Continue reading Meet Author and Charming Man @PeterJonesAuth #TuesdayBookBlog #Romance

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Feed an Author – Leave a Review #bookreviews

Feedback of any kind, whether you are an author, crafter, baker or therapist, is a lifeline to continued success.  We all crave that positive remark, or a pat on the back when someone enjoys our products. I have always tried my best to leave feedback wherever possible.  Sometimes that might be a Facebook review for… Continue reading Feed an Author – Leave a Review #bookreviews

Authors, Blog Tour, Books, Fiction, Romance Fiction, Social Media, Writing

Author Q&A with Ben Starling #Romance #TuesdayBookBlog

I am delighted to be hosting a Q&A with author, Ben Starling, as he travels the blog-o-sphere on his 'Something in the Water' tour. First of all, tell us a little about yourself. What is the coolest thing you’ve ever done? I once fell through the ice in a lake. Fortunately I was near the… Continue reading Author Q&A with Ben Starling #Romance #TuesdayBookBlog

Books, Friday Five Challenge, Fun Stuff, Non Fiction, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

Would you BUY or PASS? 1,000 Places to See Before You Die #FridayFiveChallenge #NonFiction #Travel

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? 1,000 Places to See Before You Die #FridayFiveChallenge #NonFiction #Travel