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Notes from The Literary Consultancy's conference 2013 - Writing in a Digital Age: "Literary Values"
One of the panel discussions at the recent TLC conference was about literary values. How has the digital age changed literary values?
A definition that was put forward of 'literary fiction' was: writing that uses language in an interesting way, re-invents language in a way, challenges the world. I think a quote from author Hilary Mantel was that literary fiction provides us with "news from the world".
There was a lively panel discussion on this subject. There definitely seem to be two camps: those who think self-published writers should be burned at the stake, and those who welcome the innovation and change that has been forthcoming from the diversity and wealth of new fiction and non-fiction flooding the market with the digital revolution.
Personally, I think this an exciting time for literature in general, and if we as self-published authors make the most of it we can enhance the publishing industry.
One important point that was raised was that with the ease of self-publishing, it is very easy for writers to publish 'too quickly'. I agree with this. You can write a story today and upload it onto Amazon Kindle tomorrow. In most cases that story will be in need of editing.
Editing is such an important part of the publishing process. New writers often don't appreciate how important it is. It's an easy trap to fall into: new writers are keen to publish their masterpieces to the world, but it is so important to hold back, take time to make sure the work is as perfect as it can be before it's published. The reason self-published writers are getting a bad reputation is because of those who are too eager to push the button and publish.
I am strong supporter of independent writers and I know there is a wealth of talent out there. But--and it's a big BUT--lots of authors cut corners when it comes to editing and this leads to all of us getting a bad name.
For example, one of the panel members at the conference, Andrew Franklin, of Profile Books, stated that the "overwhelming majority" of self-published books are "rubbish". He said being a self published writer is like standing naked in the pitch dark. He said a "miniscule number" of self-published writers will break out and succeed. He called the self-publishing world "deeply corrupted", referring to how it's possible to buy Facebook 'likes' and friends. He said to compare self-published books to traditionally published books, is like comparing Alcopops to good quality wine. While I totally disagree with all of that and feel he went a bit too far, worryingly I can see why he said it.
I read a lot of independently published books because I want to support indie authors, but some of the books make me wonder if writers are taking themselves seriously. There is no excuse for publishing a sub-standard book. If you're a traditional publisher or a self-published author, you must make sure your product is the best it can be before you publish it.
The e-book and digital age is a great opportunity for talented authors and authors who care about their craft, who care about the future of literature, to carve a niche for themselves in an industry that was once beyond their reach. It makes no sense to bring down the industry by letting standards drop. All writers should get their books professionally edited and proofread before publishing. Anything less leaves the door open for critics such as Andrew Franklin to make such sweeping and derogatory remarks about self-published books.
I don't know how many times I have repeated myself about this issue, but it is an ongoing one. People can forgive maybe the odd typo in a 200 page book, but where you find a typo on each page or every other page, it is really off-putting. From my own experience of reading lots of indie books I do know that more writers are investing in an editor these days because I am finding less editorial issues. I hope that somehow the message is getting across to people that it's unacceptable to call yourself a writer and yet produce a book riddled with grammatical and typographical errors.
The message is: take your time and make sure you edit your work, get feedback from a proofreader or beta readers.
One of the other points that was brought up by editor Toby Lichtig in this panel discussion, that I agree with, was that in the old days of publishing there were gatekeepers i.e. editors who would decide whether a piece of work was ready to be published. With the ease of self-publishing, the gatekeepers are no longer there. This not only means that people can publish whenever they want, easily, but it means that writers are not being challenged to improve themselves.
Writers can only become better at their craft when there is criticism of their work. They are then forced to try harder, push themselves further. One of the concerns raised in the panel discussion is that with this ease of publishing writers won't be taking the time to develop their craft.
The other side to this argument is that perhaps what readers want from fiction is changing, perhaps the old 'literary values' are no longer a prerequisite. Maybe I am just a dinosaur holding pre-historic views about the need for good editing in fiction.
An example is the growth of fan fiction.
Fan fiction, for those who are not familiar with the term is where readers will go onto various forums/websites that have been set up to enable them to make up stories using their favourite characters from fiction. Probably the most famous recent example of where something like this made an impact is the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series. That series started off as fan fiction on a fan fiction forum, where the Twilight characters were used to create a new story. That went on to be published by a major publishing house and sold millions.
Fan fiction is on the rise, whether we like it or not. The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series, is an example, in my opinion, of traditional publishers letting 'literary values' slide in favour of making money from a popular fad. I haven't read (and have no desire to read) the series, but from what I have heard, it was badly edited, if indeed it was edited at all. One panel member, editor Sally O-J, made a good point that perhaps if it had gone to a good editor it would not have sold as many copies as it did. It was the flaws that maybe made it popular. An editor may have changed it and it would not have been what the readers of that particular fan fiction wanted.
So, we can see that it's not only self-published authors who sometimes skimp on editing, but why is it always self-published authors who are blamed for this lack of standards? Makes you think, doesn't it?
The panel discussion highlighted that literary values are changing. Most fan fiction, it was stated, leans towards the Erotica genre.
Sally O-J said that it is worth looking at fan fiction to see what people like reading. Trends seem to go out into the world from these fan fiction websites.
'Literary fiction' as a genre does not appear to be at the forefront of this new digital age, and I don't think that is only down to self-published authors. Readers are voting with their feet. One of the most popular genres at the moment is crime, and with the rise in fan fiction, Erotica and Fantasy fiction are more popular.
The panel discussed the new Kindle Worlds product. This allows readers and writers to publish fan fiction and get paid for it. Ready made characters from popular fiction of the past can be utilised to create new stories.
I'm on the fence about that really. As a writer I like to create my own characters so Kindle Worlds doesn't appeal to me at all. But with the success of 'Fifty Shades' this is obviously a market Amazon want to tap into. There's undeniably a large readership for this type of thing.
To sum up, I would say that there is still a divide between traditional publishers and self-publishers, with strong attitudes held by each side. The tone of the debate made me realise that there are still some in the traditionally published world that will never accept indie authors. However, it seems that the boundaries are blurring with the likes of E.L. James being published by a large publishing house, and fan fiction becoming more acceptable as a product with 'Kindle Worlds'.
Literary values are changing, it seems, but one good thing that seems to have come out of the new digital age is that more people than ever before seem to be picking up books, or e-readers, and reading. That has to be a good thing, right?
A definition that was put forward of 'literary fiction' was: writing that uses language in an interesting way, re-invents language in a way, challenges the world. I think a quote from author Hilary Mantel was that literary fiction provides us with "news from the world".
There was a lively panel discussion on this subject. There definitely seem to be two camps: those who think self-published writers should be burned at the stake, and those who welcome the innovation and change that has been forthcoming from the diversity and wealth of new fiction and non-fiction flooding the market with the digital revolution.
Personally, I think this an exciting time for literature in general, and if we as self-published authors make the most of it we can enhance the publishing industry.
One important point that was raised was that with the ease of self-publishing, it is very easy for writers to publish 'too quickly'. I agree with this. You can write a story today and upload it onto Amazon Kindle tomorrow. In most cases that story will be in need of editing.
Editing is such an important part of the publishing process. New writers often don't appreciate how important it is. It's an easy trap to fall into: new writers are keen to publish their masterpieces to the world, but it is so important to hold back, take time to make sure the work is as perfect as it can be before it's published. The reason self-published writers are getting a bad reputation is because of those who are too eager to push the button and publish.
I am strong supporter of independent writers and I know there is a wealth of talent out there. But--and it's a big BUT--lots of authors cut corners when it comes to editing and this leads to all of us getting a bad name.
For example, one of the panel members at the conference, Andrew Franklin, of Profile Books, stated that the "overwhelming majority" of self-published books are "rubbish". He said being a self published writer is like standing naked in the pitch dark. He said a "miniscule number" of self-published writers will break out and succeed. He called the self-publishing world "deeply corrupted", referring to how it's possible to buy Facebook 'likes' and friends. He said to compare self-published books to traditionally published books, is like comparing Alcopops to good quality wine. While I totally disagree with all of that and feel he went a bit too far, worryingly I can see why he said it.
I read a lot of independently published books because I want to support indie authors, but some of the books make me wonder if writers are taking themselves seriously. There is no excuse for publishing a sub-standard book. If you're a traditional publisher or a self-published author, you must make sure your product is the best it can be before you publish it.
The e-book and digital age is a great opportunity for talented authors and authors who care about their craft, who care about the future of literature, to carve a niche for themselves in an industry that was once beyond their reach. It makes no sense to bring down the industry by letting standards drop. All writers should get their books professionally edited and proofread before publishing. Anything less leaves the door open for critics such as Andrew Franklin to make such sweeping and derogatory remarks about self-published books.
I don't know how many times I have repeated myself about this issue, but it is an ongoing one. People can forgive maybe the odd typo in a 200 page book, but where you find a typo on each page or every other page, it is really off-putting. From my own experience of reading lots of indie books I do know that more writers are investing in an editor these days because I am finding less editorial issues. I hope that somehow the message is getting across to people that it's unacceptable to call yourself a writer and yet produce a book riddled with grammatical and typographical errors.
The message is: take your time and make sure you edit your work, get feedback from a proofreader or beta readers.
One of the other points that was brought up by editor Toby Lichtig in this panel discussion, that I agree with, was that in the old days of publishing there were gatekeepers i.e. editors who would decide whether a piece of work was ready to be published. With the ease of self-publishing, the gatekeepers are no longer there. This not only means that people can publish whenever they want, easily, but it means that writers are not being challenged to improve themselves.
Writers can only become better at their craft when there is criticism of their work. They are then forced to try harder, push themselves further. One of the concerns raised in the panel discussion is that with this ease of publishing writers won't be taking the time to develop their craft.
The other side to this argument is that perhaps what readers want from fiction is changing, perhaps the old 'literary values' are no longer a prerequisite. Maybe I am just a dinosaur holding pre-historic views about the need for good editing in fiction.
An example is the growth of fan fiction.
Fan fiction, for those who are not familiar with the term is where readers will go onto various forums/websites that have been set up to enable them to make up stories using their favourite characters from fiction. Probably the most famous recent example of where something like this made an impact is the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series. That series started off as fan fiction on a fan fiction forum, where the Twilight characters were used to create a new story. That went on to be published by a major publishing house and sold millions.
Fan fiction is on the rise, whether we like it or not. The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series, is an example, in my opinion, of traditional publishers letting 'literary values' slide in favour of making money from a popular fad. I haven't read (and have no desire to read) the series, but from what I have heard, it was badly edited, if indeed it was edited at all. One panel member, editor Sally O-J, made a good point that perhaps if it had gone to a good editor it would not have sold as many copies as it did. It was the flaws that maybe made it popular. An editor may have changed it and it would not have been what the readers of that particular fan fiction wanted.
So, we can see that it's not only self-published authors who sometimes skimp on editing, but why is it always self-published authors who are blamed for this lack of standards? Makes you think, doesn't it?
The panel discussion highlighted that literary values are changing. Most fan fiction, it was stated, leans towards the Erotica genre.
Sally O-J said that it is worth looking at fan fiction to see what people like reading. Trends seem to go out into the world from these fan fiction websites.
'Literary fiction' as a genre does not appear to be at the forefront of this new digital age, and I don't think that is only down to self-published authors. Readers are voting with their feet. One of the most popular genres at the moment is crime, and with the rise in fan fiction, Erotica and Fantasy fiction are more popular.
The panel discussed the new Kindle Worlds product. This allows readers and writers to publish fan fiction and get paid for it. Ready made characters from popular fiction of the past can be utilised to create new stories.
I'm on the fence about that really. As a writer I like to create my own characters so Kindle Worlds doesn't appeal to me at all. But with the success of 'Fifty Shades' this is obviously a market Amazon want to tap into. There's undeniably a large readership for this type of thing.
To sum up, I would say that there is still a divide between traditional publishers and self-publishers, with strong attitudes held by each side. The tone of the debate made me realise that there are still some in the traditionally published world that will never accept indie authors. However, it seems that the boundaries are blurring with the likes of E.L. James being published by a large publishing house, and fan fiction becoming more acceptable as a product with 'Kindle Worlds'.
Literary values are changing, it seems, but one good thing that seems to have come out of the new digital age is that more people than ever before seem to be picking up books, or e-readers, and reading. That has to be a good thing, right?
Interview with Wendy Janes
I've been following Wendy Janes online for a while now. She's very friendly and supportive. Wendy recently released a collection of short stories, "What Tim Knows", so I invited her here to chat about that and to find out a bit more about her.
INTERVIEW WITH WENDY JANES
I’ve enjoyed reading your interviews with other authors, so it’s rather lovely to be here myself. Thank you for inviting me, Maria.
It's great to have you here, Wendy. Please introduce yourself.
OK, how to introduce myself? Here we go…
I live in South London with my husband and my youngest son. My work history includes (in no particular order) teaching drama and English, serving drinks in a pub, general admin at a design company, and selling lingerie. Working as a freelance proofreader for various publishers has kept me eagle-eyed and busy for many years now, and more recently I have ventured into indie publishing, first as a proofreader and soon after as an author. While I proofread many different genres, I tend to focus on writing women’s contemporary fiction.
I also work for The National Autistic Society’s Education Rights Service. I strongly believe that children should receive the right education to meet their needs, and this is one of the themes that I’m exploring more often in my writing.
Tell us about your latest book.
My latest book is a collection of six short stories entitled What Tim Knows, and other stories. Each one focuses on a character who plays a supporting role in my novel, What Jennifer Knows. Their tales would have got in the way of Jennifer’s story, so I’ve given each of them their own space in this collection. It was an enjoyable challenge to ensure that while each story stands alone and can be read independently of the novel, they each contain links with the novel. The main one being that Jennifer makes an appearance in each; in the first as a young student, and the last as a grandmother.
The title of the book is taken from the last story in the collection. I chose it because Tim, Jennifer’s grandson, has received such warm feedback from readers, and he’ll always have a place in my heart.
That's a great idea. I also intended to write a book of short stories featuring characters from my novel A Time to Tell, a while back. If I get time, I may do that one day.
How much research do you do when writing a book?
I do a lot of research online. I have great fun double-checking dates and information when I’m making any cultural references. For example, the first couple of stories in What Tim Knows, and other stories are set in the 1960s, and while I was alive at that time, I was a little too young to have any memories of which Beatles and Beach Boys albums were available in the UK. In fact, even in the stories set during the years I’d listened to the Top 40 on the radio and watched Top of the Pops on the TV, I still had to double-check who was in the charts.
I also enjoy researching online for far more than dates and facts. For example, in What Jennifer Knows one of Jennifer’s friends, Sue, performs at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. I read lots of blogs to find out about the recruitment of volunteers, rehearsal schedules and what happened from a performer’s point of view on the day. Barely any of this background research is included in the novel, but it was needed to help me make Sue’s experience feel authentic for the reader.
That's one of things I love about writing novels, we learn so much while researching :)
What are some of the pros/cons of being an indie author?
I know this is a subject that’s been expounded upon by those with far more experience than I have, so I’ll not pontificate at length, but just take one pro and one con from my experience so far. The main pro for me is the freedom to choose my own team of editors, proofreader, and cover designer. The main con is the amount of work it takes to try and make myself visible to readers. That’s why interviews like this and opportunities to do guest blog posts are so valuable. Thank you, Maria.
You're welcome. I agree, it's hard to stand out from the crowd these days. I know so many talented authors who never sell any books.
Do you do your own proofreading or use a professional?
I use a professional – always. I wouldn’t dream of proofreading my own work. I know there are some people who can, but I’m not one of them. Most of us are too close to our words, and therefore we only read what we think is there rather than what is there.
The prices for proofreading can vary greatly, as can the way we work. I encourage all authors to contact a selection of proofreaders and ask lots of questions. I am aware that some authors can’t afford a proofreader. Rather than skip the proofreading stage, I strongly advise they consider other options such as a skills swap with someone, e.g. a cover design for a proofread. I love this sort of exchange of professional skills.
As I’m regularly booked up, I have a list of proofreaders and editors that I can recommend to authors. Rather than take up too much space listing them here, authors can get in touch with me via any of the links below, and I’ll email the list to them.
That's wonderful, thanks Wendy.
What advice would give your 16-year-old self?
I’d tell her to lighten up and stop worrying. My advice would run something like this:
‘Wendy, please stop wasting hours staring out the window at the bloke who lives in the house opposite. He’ll never notice you, and, believe me, it doesn’t matter. You’ll do fine in your exams, so keep up the revision and get out of the house once in a while and enjoy yourself. Adulthood isn’t as scary as you fear it will be, and I promise that you won’t end up in a chilly flat, with only a couple of cats for company. Oh, and when you’re twenty-one you might want to skip that decision to have your hair cut very short – not your best look.’
Ha,ha!
What is your favourite film?
My favourite film is The Dish. Based on a true story, it’s a beautifully observed drama, set in a small town in Australia whose satellite dish is the world’s only hope for receiving the historic images of man’s first steps on the moon. I laugh and cry in equal measure every time I watch it. If you’ve not seen it yet, I thoroughly recommend it.
I haven't seen that. I'll check it out :)
Which social media sites can you most often be found on?
The social media site I feel most comfortable with is Twitter, where I tweet as @wendyproof. I’ve made lots of supportive friends there, and discovered so much useful information too. I like to scroll through to see the titles and links to blog posts and then I choose which ones to visit. Often I pick out the best line from someone else’s blog post and enjoy the mental exercise of making it fit the 140 character limit in order to tweet it. I far prefer to share other people’s content, but have been known to shout out about my own writing on occasion too.
I'm a bit like that too :)
What do you enjoy most about the writing process?
For me this seems to vary from book to book.
Previously it’s been the last stages of bringing sentences to life with a final polish. At the moment I’m having a wonderful time developing a storyline and a cast of new characters for my next novel. Even when I’m not actually sitting at the PC writing about them, my characters stay with me and chat with me while I’m out shopping or cooking supper. They whisper to me as I lie in bed at night. We’re plotting and planning together, creating obstacles and solutions, learning more about each other every day.
LOL Sounds familiar ;)
Thanks for being a wonderful guest, Wendy!
*************************************
Author links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendyproof
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/wendyjproof
Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/Wendy-Janes-...
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/106071781...
Goodreads Author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon author page UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B016J66C9G
Amazon author page US: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B016J66C9G
Website: http://wendyproof.co.uk/about-me/
What Jennifer Knows purchase link on Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016IPN8W2
What Jennifer Knows purchase link on Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016IPN8W2
What Tim Knows purchase link on Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Tim-Kno...
What Tim Knows purchase link on Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.com/What-Tim-Knows...
INTERVIEW WITH WENDY JANES
I’ve enjoyed reading your interviews with other authors, so it’s rather lovely to be here myself. Thank you for inviting me, Maria.
It's great to have you here, Wendy. Please introduce yourself.
OK, how to introduce myself? Here we go…
I live in South London with my husband and my youngest son. My work history includes (in no particular order) teaching drama and English, serving drinks in a pub, general admin at a design company, and selling lingerie. Working as a freelance proofreader for various publishers has kept me eagle-eyed and busy for many years now, and more recently I have ventured into indie publishing, first as a proofreader and soon after as an author. While I proofread many different genres, I tend to focus on writing women’s contemporary fiction.
I also work for The National Autistic Society’s Education Rights Service. I strongly believe that children should receive the right education to meet their needs, and this is one of the themes that I’m exploring more often in my writing.
Tell us about your latest book.
My latest book is a collection of six short stories entitled What Tim Knows, and other stories. Each one focuses on a character who plays a supporting role in my novel, What Jennifer Knows. Their tales would have got in the way of Jennifer’s story, so I’ve given each of them their own space in this collection. It was an enjoyable challenge to ensure that while each story stands alone and can be read independently of the novel, they each contain links with the novel. The main one being that Jennifer makes an appearance in each; in the first as a young student, and the last as a grandmother.
The title of the book is taken from the last story in the collection. I chose it because Tim, Jennifer’s grandson, has received such warm feedback from readers, and he’ll always have a place in my heart.
That's a great idea. I also intended to write a book of short stories featuring characters from my novel A Time to Tell, a while back. If I get time, I may do that one day.
How much research do you do when writing a book?
I do a lot of research online. I have great fun double-checking dates and information when I’m making any cultural references. For example, the first couple of stories in What Tim Knows, and other stories are set in the 1960s, and while I was alive at that time, I was a little too young to have any memories of which Beatles and Beach Boys albums were available in the UK. In fact, even in the stories set during the years I’d listened to the Top 40 on the radio and watched Top of the Pops on the TV, I still had to double-check who was in the charts.
I also enjoy researching online for far more than dates and facts. For example, in What Jennifer Knows one of Jennifer’s friends, Sue, performs at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. I read lots of blogs to find out about the recruitment of volunteers, rehearsal schedules and what happened from a performer’s point of view on the day. Barely any of this background research is included in the novel, but it was needed to help me make Sue’s experience feel authentic for the reader.
That's one of things I love about writing novels, we learn so much while researching :)
What are some of the pros/cons of being an indie author?
I know this is a subject that’s been expounded upon by those with far more experience than I have, so I’ll not pontificate at length, but just take one pro and one con from my experience so far. The main pro for me is the freedom to choose my own team of editors, proofreader, and cover designer. The main con is the amount of work it takes to try and make myself visible to readers. That’s why interviews like this and opportunities to do guest blog posts are so valuable. Thank you, Maria.
You're welcome. I agree, it's hard to stand out from the crowd these days. I know so many talented authors who never sell any books.
Do you do your own proofreading or use a professional?
I use a professional – always. I wouldn’t dream of proofreading my own work. I know there are some people who can, but I’m not one of them. Most of us are too close to our words, and therefore we only read what we think is there rather than what is there.
The prices for proofreading can vary greatly, as can the way we work. I encourage all authors to contact a selection of proofreaders and ask lots of questions. I am aware that some authors can’t afford a proofreader. Rather than skip the proofreading stage, I strongly advise they consider other options such as a skills swap with someone, e.g. a cover design for a proofread. I love this sort of exchange of professional skills.
As I’m regularly booked up, I have a list of proofreaders and editors that I can recommend to authors. Rather than take up too much space listing them here, authors can get in touch with me via any of the links below, and I’ll email the list to them.
That's wonderful, thanks Wendy.
What advice would give your 16-year-old self?
I’d tell her to lighten up and stop worrying. My advice would run something like this:
‘Wendy, please stop wasting hours staring out the window at the bloke who lives in the house opposite. He’ll never notice you, and, believe me, it doesn’t matter. You’ll do fine in your exams, so keep up the revision and get out of the house once in a while and enjoy yourself. Adulthood isn’t as scary as you fear it will be, and I promise that you won’t end up in a chilly flat, with only a couple of cats for company. Oh, and when you’re twenty-one you might want to skip that decision to have your hair cut very short – not your best look.’
Ha,ha!
What is your favourite film?
My favourite film is The Dish. Based on a true story, it’s a beautifully observed drama, set in a small town in Australia whose satellite dish is the world’s only hope for receiving the historic images of man’s first steps on the moon. I laugh and cry in equal measure every time I watch it. If you’ve not seen it yet, I thoroughly recommend it.
I haven't seen that. I'll check it out :)
Which social media sites can you most often be found on?
The social media site I feel most comfortable with is Twitter, where I tweet as @wendyproof. I’ve made lots of supportive friends there, and discovered so much useful information too. I like to scroll through to see the titles and links to blog posts and then I choose which ones to visit. Often I pick out the best line from someone else’s blog post and enjoy the mental exercise of making it fit the 140 character limit in order to tweet it. I far prefer to share other people’s content, but have been known to shout out about my own writing on occasion too.
I'm a bit like that too :)
What do you enjoy most about the writing process?
For me this seems to vary from book to book.
Previously it’s been the last stages of bringing sentences to life with a final polish. At the moment I’m having a wonderful time developing a storyline and a cast of new characters for my next novel. Even when I’m not actually sitting at the PC writing about them, my characters stay with me and chat with me while I’m out shopping or cooking supper. They whisper to me as I lie in bed at night. We’re plotting and planning together, creating obstacles and solutions, learning more about each other every day.
LOL Sounds familiar ;)
Thanks for being a wonderful guest, Wendy!
*************************************
Author links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendyproof
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/wendyjproof
Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/Wendy-Janes-...
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/106071781...
Goodreads Author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon author page UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B016J66C9G
Amazon author page US: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B016J66C9G
Website: http://wendyproof.co.uk/about-me/
What Jennifer Knows purchase link on Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016IPN8W2
What Jennifer Knows purchase link on Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016IPN8W2
What Tim Knows purchase link on Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Tim-Kno...
What Tim Knows purchase link on Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.com/What-Tim-Knows...
