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June 29, 2024
Kleo extension – essential for all LinkedIn power users
I thought I would show you a neat new LinkedIn tool, which I found a few days back. If you use the Chrome browser, and are often on LinkedIn, then the Kleo extension is a definite must-have. Kleo is a free Chrome extension that adds a sidebar to your LinkedIn pages. I highly recommend you […]
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The essential tool for all LinkedIn power users
I thought I would show you a neat new LinkedIn tool, which I found a few days back. If you use the Chrome browser, and are often on LinkedIn, then this extension is a definite must-have. Kleo is a free Chrome extension that adds a sidebar to your LinkedIn pages. I highly recommend you use […]
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Looking for book micro-influencers
In order to promote my books further to new audiences, I am looking for some affordable micro-influencers who run book-related Instagram and TikTok accounts. I would be looking for a IG/TT reel from the micro-influencer with my book, properly reviewing it, and recommending it to their followers (with a strong CTR to actually go check […]
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June 27, 2024
The German mailing list is finally live
The German mailing list for my books is finally live after much procrastination. If any fine German folks would like to subscribe to my book mailing list – and get a FREE eBook as a welcome present – please do sign up. I promise not to make too many jokes about Bayern Munich and Dortmund. […]
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May 2, 2024
The depressing direction of the publishing industry
While browsing the Exploding Topics website, I came across a very depressing stat. It seems that one of the biggest trends emerging right now is AI novel writing (excuse me while I go and punch the wall.) “This technology is transforming the literary world…..” Yeah but not in a good way. It’s crap like AI […]
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ONE MILLION page-reads on Kindle Unlimited
ONE MILLION Kindle Unlimited page-reads for the Department 89 series this year! This is a record for me. At this pace, I’ll hit two million by October. I am still pinching myself. However, sales are still vastly preferable to page-reads. Page-reads is like someone borrowing a book from the library and the writer gets paid […]
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April 26, 2024
Book sales ads DO work on Instagram after all
Facebook Ads were getting a bit sluggish so I experimented with an Instagram ad. Ads are more or less one big experiment. One day, something works. Then it doesn’t. If it doesn’t, no point crying about it. Find something else that works. Everyone has always said to me that Instagram Ads were a waste of […]
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April 15, 2024
A new glowing Department 89 review
THIS is what makes writing my books worthwhile. Getting emails like this is a total thrill. I wish I had more of them. People buy the books but they are not so quick with positive feedback. Negative feedback? Oh, they’re cancelling their appointments to make sure I get that. If you liked a product, always […]
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March 21, 2024
Mission Donnerschlag is now out in paperback
The paperback version of Mission Donnerschlag (the German translation of Operation Thunderbolt) has finally arrived in my sweet gorgeous manly hands. I am delighted with this one. Mission Donnerschlag hit number two in the espionage bestseller chart on Amazon Germany. Number two! I couldn’t believe my eyes. Cover me in jam and call me Gertrude! […]
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March 14, 2024
Formatting an eBook Can Make or Break It
When formatting an eBook for online publishing, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind if you want your book to look good.
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