Jane Davis's Blog, page 37
April 3, 2014
Tanya Aydon, on the challenges of self-publishing her first novel
Today, I’m delighted to hand over the reigns to Tanya Aydon. Tanya is married with four sons, one of them autistic. She lives in Tunbridge Wells and is a part-time painter of portraits and landscapes. She writes novels under her Dutch maiden … Continue reading →
Ingrid Williams, on the launch of her children’s book, Bing and Nero
Today I’m delighted to welcome Ingrid Williams to my blog. Ingrid and I met recently when we attended the London Author Fair. She is a native Californian who now lives with her family in Norway (a country I feel a strong affinity … Continue reading →
March 31, 2014
A Week in the Lake District
When you need a little perspective in your life, plant yourself in a big landscape. Preferably on top of a mountain. Last week saw a welcome return to the Lake District, which has become our home from home. Day One Matt and I … Continue reading →
March 19, 2014
Bestselling author, Isabel Wolff, talks about her new novel, ‘Ghostwritten’
Today I’m delighted to welcome bestselling author, Isabel Wolff, to my blog. Isabel is a former BBC journalist. Her ten novels have been translated into 30 languages and have sold over 5 million copies. Her early romantic comedies such as ‘The Trials of Tiffany … Continue reading →
March 12, 2014
Would you dare judge the ‘best translated book award’?
The longlist for the Best Translated Book Award (Fiction) has been announced this week, which gives rise to some interesting questions. P T Smith wrote, ‘Though far from the most convincing reason to read literature in translation, one common … Continue reading →
March 2, 2014
Author Fran Clark invites you to her online book launch
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Fran Clark to my blog. Fran was born and currently lives in West London. Her first novel, Holding Paradise, is published in 2014 by Indigo Dreams Publishing. Fran is studying for a Creative Writing MA … Continue reading →
March 1, 2014
A revolution is in full swing. But who will the winners be? Talking all things publishing at the London Author Fair 2014
Yesterday’s inaugural London Author Fair offered a hectic day’s schedule of seminars and workshops given by a wealth of seasoned authors, such as the wonderful Adele Parks, and industry professionals offering a blend of technological innovation and sage advice (journalist and commentator Porter Anderson, Blurb … Continue reading →
February 22, 2014
Cover reveal: An Unchoregraphed Life
You only have two seconds to create an impression. To make people look twice. Bringing ideas to life is always an interesting experience, but describing those ideas to my cover designer, Andrew Candy, and then seeing his translation of them can result in … Continue reading →
Meet bestselling Historical Romance novelist, Jane Lark.
I’m delighted to welcome Jane Lark to my blog. Jane is a writer of authentic, passionate and emotional Historical and New Adult Romances and author of a No.1 bestselling Historical Romance, ‘The Illicit Love of a Courtesan’, which rocketed to … Continue reading →
February 10, 2014
Meet YA Urban Fantasy and Chick-lit Author, Suzy Turner
Today, I’m delighted to welcome author Suzy Turner to my blog. Suzy has worked as a journalist, assistant editor, features editor and magazine editor. Early in 2010, however, she began writing full time and has since completed six books for young … Continue reading →
