Authors, Self Publishing, The Writing Process, Writing, Young Adult

An Indie Author is Never Alone

Writing is a solitary profession, and there have been many articles, blog posts and memoirs written about the isolation of crafting a novel. When you pour ideas from your head onto the page it is an individual goal. However, after this is complete, there are a huge team of people waiting in the wings who… Continue reading An Indie Author is Never Alone

Self Publishing, The Writing Process, Uncategorized, Writing, Young Adult

Do You Have Lucky Pants?

Do you have a lucky pair of pants, carry a charm with you at all times to inspire good fortune, or consult the astrological gurus before you set foot outside your front door?  No?  Then read on... I wrote this article for my motivational blog as it seemed appropriate for that audience, however, the more I looked… Continue reading Do You Have Lucky Pants?

The Writing Process, Writing, Young Adult

Pantser or Plotter?

With the release date for my debut young adult fantasy book, Guardians of the Dead getting closer (26th February 2015) the time felt right to review my writing notes for the sequel, Guardians of the Sky. When I first began writing I was a classic pantser – I wrote blindly, hoping to get to the brutal end… Continue reading Pantser or Plotter?

Self Publishing, Writing, Young Adult

Taking advantage of Kindle Pre-Order

  Taking advantage of Amazon's pre-order facility for Kindle books opens up a new dimension for the self-published author.  You can load your book as early as ninety days before the release date. If you haven't quite finished the finer points of your manuscript but still want to benefit from promoting prior to sale then… Continue reading Taking advantage of Kindle Pre-Order

Authors, Blog Tour, Writing

The Genesis Saga Tour

  I’m grateful to my host of this seventh post of THE GENESIS SAGA TOUR, and to Nonnie Jules of 4WillsPublishing who arranged it all! The full lineup for this tour can be found @ http://wp.me/P43s9i-2g My purpose, is to give readers a greater familiarity with planet Genesis – within the Equations universe created by… Continue reading The Genesis Saga Tour

Authors, Writing, Young Adult

Cover Reveal – Guardians of the Dead by S.L. Wilson

  It is my absolute pleasure to share the cover design for my debut Young Adult Fantasy book, Guardians of the Dead.  This is the first in the Guardian Series and is due for release on 26th February.  If you enjoy YA/Supernatural/Fantasy then take a peek. Before the excitement gets to you and you scroll down there is even… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Guardians of the Dead by S.L. Wilson

Authors, Writing

Nicholas Rossis Blog Tour

  RUNAWAY SMILE By Nicholas Rossis   Book Blurb I woke up this morning and I had lost my smile and it wasn’t my fault and I looked everywhere and it was gone. Then I met a workman and a king and the best salesman in the world and a clown and no-one wanted to… Continue reading Nicholas Rossis Blog Tour

Authors, Romance Fiction, Writing

Author Interview – Sue Moorcroft

    Today I am joined by award winning romance novelist Sue Moorcroft as we chat about Malta, frizzy hair and irresistible heroes. The Fun Five 1.  What part of the world do you come from? That's a surprisingly hard question to answer!  I was born near Monchengladbach in a British Army Hospital so I'm British,… Continue reading Author Interview – Sue Moorcroft

Authors, Writing, Young Adult

Author Interview – Carol Hedges

Today I am joined by Carol Hedges as she chats about her latest release, and drinking an awful lot of Prosecco! The Fun Five: 1.  What part of the world do you come from? I was born in Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire.  It was one of the 'new' Garden Cities that were built in… Continue reading Author Interview – Carol Hedges

Authors, Writing, Young Adult

Guest Author Interview – Lynette Creswell

Today I am joined by my twin soul Lynette Creswell.  We have so much in common we could write a book about it!  Fortunately Lynette is far too busy with her young adult series and latest release to concern herself with my claims on her soul!  Over to Lynette. The Fun Five: 1.  What part… Continue reading Guest Author Interview – Lynette Creswell