Category: on marketing, promotion and the rest

Extract from The Girl in His Eyes & Win a paperback! đŸŽƒđŸ“­

October 28, 2018

A short post today, to a. share an extract of my latest book and b. let you know, if you don’t already (why not, where have you been?) that there’s a Rafflecopter giveaway of THE GIRL IN HIS EYES currently running on My Reading Corner. Three winners will be picked at random on Halloween! (To … More Extract from The Girl in His Eyes & Win a paperback! đŸŽƒđŸ“­

Why my next library talk will NOT involve an overhead projector

April 24, 2018

One evening last week, while sensible people headed outside to enjoy the unseasonal British heat, I arrived at a community library to deliver a talk about my debut novel BLIND SIDE. For some reason I’d decided it would be worthwhile to give this talk in conjunction with a PowerPoint presentation, though I’d delivered it au … More Why my next library talk will NOT involve an overhead projector

Life as an Author, six months on #Sundayblogshare #writinglife

January 29, 2017

As it’s half a year since my first novel Blind Side hit the digital shelves last July, and almost a year since my book project was funded (February 2016), I thought I’d take a peek back at the year. Yes, I’m a bit late with this looking back stuff, but I’ve been busy. “How I walked into my … More Life as an Author, six months on #Sundayblogshare #writinglife

Good News, or OMG something really weird is happening with my book (it’s selling)

December 23, 2016

First I want to wish all my blog’s readers – whether you’ve been with me from the start (have a special Christmas kiss) or you are freshly following, intermittent or have dropped by for a quick peek – a peaceful and contented Christmas. Or a jolly, merry, boozy one if you prefer. Now I want you to imagine this post strewn with enticing decorations and drifting … More Good News, or OMG something really weird is happening with my book (it’s selling)

Blind Side Christmas price cut, #FridayBookShare and other news

December 16, 2016

Christmas offer – Blind Side 99p/$1.25 on Amazon For a limited time only from 16th December, Blind Side e-book will be on sale on Amazon at a greatly reduced price (99p, $1.25 or equivalent). If you’re tempted, why not check out the reviews! This is a great time to grab a copy for your Kindle or (if you can work out … More Blind Side Christmas price cut, #FridayBookShare and other news

A new title, a cover and other news

July 5, 2016

Yes, that’s it. The new title. My book is now called BLIND SIDE. RIP Ghosts of Chechnya. It’s been a painstaking process getting to the new title. Blind Side was my idea, but some consultation and dithering was involved before the final decision. Now I’ve chosen the title I’ve actually got to get used to it, which is not so easy after … More A new title, a cover and other news

The Right Title

May 28, 2016

Everything is steaming along nicely with my Unbound book, I’m pleased to report. The publication date is not yet fixed but is expected to be around late July. The manuscript is now with the copyeditor to check the nitty gritty. Soon a designer will be working on the cover (the one I’ve used to illustrate … More The Right Title