Jane Davis's Blog, page 22

Dear Ros

It’s been a long time since I published a rant, but today I’m livid. Last week I read an article by traditionally published author Ros Barber and was in complete sympathy with her. This morning, after reading her reply to those who have suggesting the solution may be self-publishing, I find myself her opposite. I have...
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Virtual Book Club: Meet Ian D. Richardson

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Ian D. Richardson to Virtual Book Club, an interview series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases and the books they would like your club to read. If you’d like to pose a question, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at the end. Ian has...
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Virtual Book Club: Meet Kay Seeley

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Kay Seeley to Virtual Book Club, an interview series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases and the books they would like your club to read. If you’d like to pose a question, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at the end. Kay lives with...
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Novel London: Where writers meet readers through words

This week Virtual Book Club is taking a break and, instead, I’m delighted to welcome Novel London founder, Safeena Chaudhry, to my blog. Safeena completed a BA Writing at Middlesex University, having spent her last term organising the Literature Festival. She trained as a camera operator and editor but took a break to complete her debut novel, Companions...
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Virtual Book Club: Linda Huber

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Linda Huber to Virtual Book Club, an interview series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases and the books they would like your club to read. If you’d like to pose a question, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at the end. Linda Huber grew...
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Virtual Book Club Special: A visit to BBC Radio 4 with Elizabeth Strout

James Naughtie is up against it. Not only is there a very loud demonstration taking place outside the building of the BBC, but he has a bad cold. ‘Your country gave this to me!’ he tells Pulitzer prizewinning author, Elizabeth Strout. ‘Oh, well,’ she shrugs, unapologetic, and in this way she is rather like her...
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Virtual Book Club: Anna Castle

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Anna Castle to Virtual Book Club, an interview series in which I put questions to authors about the books they would like your book clubs to read. If you’d like to pose a question, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at the end. (And there’s also a giveaway to...
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Your Valentine’s Gift. From Me. To You.

Today I am not trying to sell you an e-book. I am GIVING you an e-book. It’s your Valentine’s present. (Do feel free to send a link to your friends and tell them it is their Valentine’s present. I promise not to breathe a word.) Twenty years of change. One person who cares… ‘A Funeral...
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Virtual Book Club: W.R. Gingell

Today, I’m delighted to welcome W.R. Gingell to Virtual Book Club, an interview series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If you’d like to pose a question, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at the end. W.R. is a Tasmanian author who lives in a house with a green...
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Virtual Book Club: Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn back to Virtual Book Club, an interview series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If you’d like to pose a question, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at the end. (There’s also a giveaway to look forward to!) The Broken Road is...
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