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An interview with Chris Orcutt

Chris Orcutt is the author of the critically acclaimed Dakota Stevens Mystery Series, including A REAL PIECE OF WORK (#1) and the just-released THE RICH ARE DIFFERENT (#2). A writer’s writer, Orcutt has earned a living as a writer for … Continue reading →

Twitter – a matter of personal taste or a set of rules?

It’s rare that I am moved to write a blog post on a whim, but today is one of those occasions. Over the last week, I have read so much stuff about how people should and shouldn’t behave on Twitter, … Continue reading →

Guest Post : More Indie Author Marketing Tips from Sean Campbell

I came across a great blog recently at 90 Days Novel and immediately asked if one or both of the bloggers, Sean and Daniel Campbell would be interested in writing a guest post for other indie authors. They have some great perspectives … Continue reading →

“The epublishing sensation of 2012”

Last week the London Book Fair took place at Earls Court, and I was fortunate enough to be invited along by KDP Amazon to speak at a seminar and sign some copies of Only the Innocent on their stand. As … Continue reading →

Review: I Was in Love with a Short Man Once by Kim Dalferes

The Art of Storytelling is Alive and Well… This 'Crazy Southern Irish Gal' has definitely got the 'gift of the gab'! Having been brought up in Florida during the seventies, she tells us about her life through a wonderful series … Continue reading →

The Only Thing You Need to Know about Marketing Online

GUEST POST BY NICK THACKER I am delighted to be able to welcome author Nick Thacker to add his thoughts on marketing. The more information and suggestions we glean from a wide variety of people, the more we are able … Continue reading →

Hitting the Amazon #1 Spot : The Marketing Plan

Killer Plan or Lady Luck Part III – The Marketing Plan The next post in this series was supposed to be on formatting. However, I have been persuaded to skip that bit for now, because there are lots of books … Continue reading →

Review: Letters to my Mother by Rebecca Heath

A TOUCHING STORY, AND BEAUTIFULLY TOLD I have to say that I thought this book was wonderful. It is the gentle tale of two people who shouldn't be together by the normal rules of morality and the times. Kate is … Continue reading →

Authors : how to get the right reviews

Reviews – the good, the bad and the scams! I recently wrote a guest post called Indie Authors—Getting Those All-Important Reviews for Mystery Writing is Murder. Reviews are important for both readers and authors, but it is so very important that they … Continue reading →

Guest post : A Free Tool for Writers—the Writer’s Knowledge Base

I came across this amazing resource for writers a couple of weeks ago, and I contacted Elizabeth S Craig to see if she would be kind enough to pay a visit and tell us all about the Writer’s Knowledge Base. … Continue reading →