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January 30, 2014
Tomorrow is only a day away
Apologies for quoting 'Annie', I've had that song stuck in my head for a while now, even though I haven't seen the film since I was a kid.Tomorrow is the official release day of Broken Bargain (Hidden: Book 2).
January 23, 2014
Savour every moment
The route to my daughter’s new school takes me down a long hill, with a view straight over the city center. Yesterday was a cloudy day, but when I went to pick her up in the afternoon, a single ray of sunshine had managed to break through the clouds.
January 21, 2014
Broken Bargain pre-release tour - Spotlight on Monica La Porta
To kick off the tour, I’m welcoming Monica La Porta to my blog. Monica is the author of the Ginecean Chronicles and children’s illustrated book, The Prince’s Day Out. As well as being a talented and evocative writer, Monica is also a wonderful artist.
January 20, 2014
Broken Bargain pre-release tour
It's less than two weeks until Broken Bargain's official release date: Friday 31st January. Tomorrow, the pre-release tour is starting here. However, this is a tour with a difference. I've invited several other young adult authors to join me in celebrating.
January 15, 2014
Broken Bargain Cover Reveal
Yesterday, I received the proof copy of Broken Bargain (Hidden #2), so today I thought I'd share the cover with you. As with my previous books, it was illustrated by Bramasta Aji, who I think is amazing.
January 11, 2014
Preparing for release day
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in the days, weeks and months before releasing a new book. Obviously, there’s the writing, editing and proofreading. Then the typesetting, cover design, back cover copy writing and setting up marketing.
January 10, 2014
Don’t let fear cripple you
Everyone is afraid. I’m not talking about phobias here, I’m talking about a fear of failure. Everyone feels it and if someone tells you they don’t, they’re probably lying to cover up their fear.
January 6, 2014
Farewell Lancaster
I had every intention of writing this post before we moved, but everything got away from me: especially time.In the autumn of 1996, my parents drove me across to Lancaster with a car full of my belongings, so I could start University there.
December 14, 2013
You don’t need doubters in your life
This week I heard from two friends who had told people they were writers and subsequently got a negative reaction. Is it just me, or is that really sad?I used to be surrounded by people who doubted me.
December 13, 2013
Why I’m happy for my daughter to love Disney princesses
If there’s one thing my mother-in-law and I strongly disagree on, it’s Eleanor’s love of Disney princesses. Even my husband is doubtful, announcing in Tesco that Sophia the First is a rubbish role model for a young girl.
