Category: Non-fiction

When my book Star Struck became live as a paperback in September, I opened a Facebook launch group to spread the word. (I've since revamped it and you can read why in Cover Story) From there, I wrote a post for my Books & Reviews site and also recruited as many bloggers as I could and  people who would… Continue reading How I promoted my book.

I love book covers and these days there are some fabulous ones around.  So I am showcasing some of my favourite ones.  More will be added as I come across them. I have contacted the authors to get some more information on the covers, so check back again to see what else has been added.… Continue reading Book Covers

In the 1990’s I answered an advert in the local paper looking for writers to join a writer’s circle. We met at the local hospital once a fortnight. A topic was set and each we’d each read out what we had written and the others would comment on it. It was by listening to other… Continue reading A Writer Lot

Sometimes people think writing a book is easy, but it really isn't. It may be enjoyable, but it is like any job, hard work and frustrating at times. Writing a first draft is a  difficult process for me. It takes a lot of concentration and copious amount of notes, then there is all the self… Continue reading Writing is Easy – isn’t it?

There are many benefits to being an independent author. You make all the decisions Publish when you decide Make instant changes to your book Promote as much as you like Sell direct Keep stats So benefits all round? Not quite. Writing is the easy and the fun part. Promoting and Selling is a lot more… Continue reading Being an Indie Author