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Maintenance on the Rachel Abbott blog

Just to say that I am making changes to the blog – both visually and in terms of the content types. Most sections now work, but it might look slightly strange for a day or two. If you visit the blog and find it is hopelessly confused, that’s because it’s a work in progress for […]

The Marrying of Chani Kaufman by Eve Harris

If you are looking for a book to really immerse yourself in, this novel by Eve Harris would be a great choice.  It focuses on a group of characters from an orthodox Jewish community in north London, which in itself makes for a fascinating read. The story centres around the marriage of Chani Kaufman, a […]

Christmas book quiz – win a Paperwhite!

Just a reminder that my Christmas Book Quiz is still live until 2nd January. Gather family and friends round to share in the quiz, but remember that speed is important too. If you love books and Christmas, you will love … Continue reading →

First novel – top ten tips

John Mountford has been a keen commentator on this blog for many months. Has has just published his first novel, and I asked him to share some tips about his experience with us all.  I have just Amazon-published my first … Continue reading →

Don’t be too eager to sign on the dotted line!

In this guest post, David Menon talks about his experiences when he signed with a small publisher.  Some of you will know what it’s like as an independent author. You lose all your friends because you’re always ‘on a book’ … Continue reading →

The blog is getting a whole new look for 2014

I confess that the blog has taken very much a back seat while I have been writing book number three – but I haven’t stopped thinking about it and planning for the future. I started the blog originally because I … Continue reading →

The Back Road hits the top spot on the Waterstones’ chart

The Back Road was originally published as an Amazon exclusive – an arrangement that lasted for six months. I’ll be talking more about that experience in a subsequent post, but now it is available in all formats and on most … Continue reading →

The Back Road hits the tops spot on the Waterstones’ chart

The Back Road was originally published as an Amazon exclusive – an arrangement that lasted for six months. I’ll be talking more about that experience in a subsequent post, but now it is available in all formats and on most … Continue reading →

The Heroes Journey

I’m delighted to welcome guest blogger Mark Chisnell – author of Powder Burn which is currently attracting some great reviews. Mark is talking about inspiration for his writing. I’ve been a fan of the thriller in all its forms since … Continue reading →

Rachel Abbott and Paul Finch – in conversation: self vs traditional publishing

I’m enjoying my journey as a self-published author very much and that’s partly because one of the great things about the self-publishing community is how supportive indie authors are of each other. We often compare notes, and offer each other … Continue reading →