Inspirational people surround us at every turn. To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a weekly look at the women who are my artistic inspiration. Last week I honoured author, Jill Murphy for creating one of my… Continue reading Monday Muse – #YA Lessons with Cassandra Clare #MondayBlogs
Tag: YA
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
#BookReview Fire & Flood by @AuthorVScott #YA #TuesdayBookBlog
#BookReview Fire & Flood (Book One) by Victoria Scott #YA My Rating: 5 out of 5 I discovered this book on a rainy afternoon as I browsed my local bookshop. The beautiful cover drew me in straight away, and the blurb intrigued me, offering a story about a mysterious competition through treacherous terrain to win… Continue reading #BookReview Fire & Flood by @AuthorVScott #YA #TuesdayBookBlog
Reader’s Spot – Meet Bookworm and Reviewer, Rosie Amber
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
#BookReview Shadows at Sunset by @TonyaRoyston #YA
Shadows at Sunset by Tonya Royston My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Shadows at Sunset is the first book in the Sunset Trilogy and introduces us to Laken Sumner and her wolf, Dakota. Laken has an ability that enables her to talk to animals. The writer's love of animals and nature is clearly… Continue reading #BookReview Shadows at Sunset by @TonyaRoyston #YA
BUY or PASS? Young Adult Romance #FridayFiveChallenge
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… Continue reading BUY or PASS? Young Adult Romance #FridayFiveChallenge
Guest Interview: Meet Helen Boswell #YA & #NA Author
Today I am joined by Helen Boswell, author of the Mythology Series. The Fun Five: What part of the world do you come from? I'm originally from upstate New York (Albany and Buffalo), but I currently live in sunny south western Utah. Quite a change, but I love the mountains and endless blue skies… Continue reading Guest Interview: Meet Helen Boswell #YA & #NA Author
Series or Standalone Novel?
Over on my Facebook page, we had a great debate going about the popularity of a series over a standalone book. The consensus was in favour of the series. Although, there were quite a few who, like me, enjoy reading a standalone novel after completing an epic sequence of books – a bit like having… Continue reading Series or Standalone Novel?
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
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
Shelley Wilson Author 