Tag: writinglife

Embracing life in the slow lane: Postcard from Ireland and France ☘️🇫🇷

September 16, 2023

Book news: My fifth book, The Bad Neighbour, became a number one bestseller in several Amazon categories, which I was extremely pleased about! I hope some of these readers will be interested in the next novel I’m working on with some of the same characters, who I can’t bear to part with just yet. After … More Embracing life in the slow lane: Postcard from Ireland and France ☘️🇫🇷

From dark days to OMG: How I got my 2nd publishing deal

May 24, 2018

As announced in my April post, my novel THE GIRL IN HIS EYES will be published by Bloodhound Books in September 2018 The due date, 18 September, is coincidentally the day after my birthday so I’ll have no excuse not to celebrate! Yesterday I handed in my last structural edits and now the copywriter will get … More From dark days to OMG: How I got my 2nd publishing deal

How to get a novel written despite chronic illness via @bookish_yogi #writingtips

September 27, 2017

Author Rachel Burton shares her tips on how best to manage your writing practice for those with a long-term health condition. They were gleaned from the process of writing her debut novel, The Many Colours of Us, published in April 2017 by HQ. However, most of them sound to me like excellent suggestions for anyone who … More How to get a novel written despite chronic illness via @bookish_yogi #writingtips

Writing and Living: How I Do It #guestpost #amwriting #writerslife

September 7, 2017

This week my guest is author Louise Walters, who shares how she finds time to write, edit and publish while looking after her 5(!!) children. Hats off to Louise. I am impressed, and vow to stop watching any more addictive TV crime dramas or twisty thrillers. Soon.  Given this is a subject close to my heart, I … More Writing and Living: How I Do It #guestpost #amwriting #writerslife