Rachel Abbott's Blog, page 17

So you want to write a novel… but where do you start?

The world is full of people who really want to write. For some, it’s a burning ambition. They dream about days of sitting in front of their computer (or even more whimsically, in their attic – with pencil and notebook), … Continue reading →

What makes a perfect thriller?

Asking that question is a bit like asking “What makes a man sexy?” or “What makes a plate of food delicious?” because for each of us, the answer is different. And that’s just the way it should be. With that … Continue reading →

Book Launch: the new novel from Rachel Abbott – THE BACK ROAD

I am delighted to announce that my new novel – The Back Road – has been launched in the UK! For those who loved Only the Innocent, you will no doubt be pleased to hear that Tom Douglas is making … Continue reading →

From Professional Hockey Player to Published Novelist

Author Luke Murphy talks about his journey to becoming a published author – and his book is currently free on Amazon.com until 20th February – see link below.  From a family of avid readers, even as a child, I always had a … Continue reading →

Only the Innocent enters US Kindle top 10!

I am absolutely delighted and proud to announce that Only the Innocent has today hit the number 9 position in the Kindle Store on the Amazon US site. Following its success in the UK last year, I had never expected to … Continue reading →

A Champagne Moment – indie author turns traditional?

Most of the regular readers of this blog will know me as an indie author – ie self published. I have spoken at length about my fantastic and exciting experiences over the last twelve months or so, and written about … Continue reading →

Goodreads Giveaway – Only the Innocent

I am delighted to be able to report that next week sees the long awaited launch of Only the Innocent in paperback and audio formats in the US. And to celebrate that fact, 25 copies are being given away in the Goodreads … Continue reading →

Hooking Readers – The Power of a Great Book Blurb

A guest post by Mark Edwards Writing a novel is hard. Writing a good synopsis is really hard. Writing a great blurb for your novel is harder still. And writing a fantastic single tag-line is almost impossible. It seems that … Continue reading →

What next? A year in the life of a self-published author – Part VII

This is the final post in my series this week about all that has happened in the last year. I really hope that it has encouraged those of you who are just starting on the journey. It has been an … Continue reading →

A change of lifestyle: A year in the life of a self-published author – Part VI

You will notice that I am trying to find the loudest birthday graphics possible! This one is perhaps slightly more tasteful than most – but I can’t resist the glitter! In one of my earlier birthday posts this week, I … Continue reading →