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November 20, 2019
The Evolution of a Book Cover
For those of you who regularly follow my publishing journey you will know earlier this month I released my second novel, BEFORE THE END, a standalone sequel to IN THE END. As with most aspects of the independent publishing process I like to share the inner details. So here we are today with a look […]
November 14, 2019
My Publishing Journey: I have a series!
With the release of BEFORE THE END last week I now have a series of books out! (Well two!) It’s a great feeling. In this weeks publishing journey update I talk about the new release and what I’ve been up to in the last two weeks. BEFORE THE END Unless you have only just started […]
November 7, 2019
RELEASE DAY: BEFORE THE END
It’s out! Today is the day when the second book in my IN THE END series is released. It’s hard to believe I started working on it back in February 2018! Originally I had no intention to do anything with either novel, other than to publish it on my blog, but when IN THE END […]
November 3, 2019
Author Updates: Brown, Cumiskey, Kaplan & Kazzie
In this week’s update I ask what’s been happening in the scribbling lives of Eric Brown, Heather Cumiskey, AL Kaplan and David Kazzie. Eric Brown GS: Originally interviewed in January this year, I caught up with Eric to find out what he’s been working on. EB: At the moment I’m working on two novels. I’m finished […]
November 1, 2019
My Publishing Journey: One Week to Go!
With seven days until the official launch of my second novel, BEFORE THE END, I’ve been super busy getting prepared, plus working on other projects too. BEFORE THE END This week has been all about knocking off items from a long list. I took some more great flatlay shots, finished the formatting and proofing of […]
October 28, 2019
Author Update: Gabi, Leslie, Cat and Andrew
Today I’m back with an update from four of the authors I’ve interviewed since I started blogging. I hope like me you enjoyed hearing about their latest news and new projects. Gabi Coatsworth I interviewed Gabi back in September 2018 as she had a story published in an anthology When to Now and I caught […]
October 24, 2019
My Publishing Journey: Not Long Now
This week I’ve been splitting my time between the final publishing tasks for my latest release, editing my third in the queue and all things marketing! BEFORE THE END My fabulous wife has now finished the proof read of the book so I have been able to start work on the final documents for the […]
October 20, 2019
Inside Publishing – Louise Walters Books
Today I am joined by independent publisher, Louise Walters, who describes herself as a reader, writer, editor and publisher. Her imprint Louise Walters Books is tiny, indie, and receptive to books bigger publishers may not be able to consider. Her aim to publish only the very best in adult literary and literary/commercial fiction, across all genres. GJ: […]
October 17, 2019
My Publishing Journey: The Little Details
This week, as always there’s been much going on as the time quickly passes before the release of BEFORE THE END! BEFORE THE END My wife is diligently proof reading the book in her free time and I’m so glad she is having found quite a few, but minor issues with the copy. I’ve been […]
October 15, 2019
Harnessing the Power of the QR Code
For a long while I’ve been looking for a solution of how to effectively sell ebooks during events and when meeting with people outside of cyber space. I’ve looked at several options including a service from BookFunnel but by chance I think I have now found a solution. The post title gives away the punchline! […]
