Jane Davis's Blog, page 41
October 21, 2013
‘Hidden’ gem no more – Meet award-winning author, Jo Chumas
Jane: Today, I’m interviewing the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2013 (Thriller/Suspense) winner, Jo Chumas. Firstly, Jo, can I offer you a very warm welcome. I know that you’re having a very hectic but exciting time, so thank you so much … Continue reading →
October 19, 2013
Today my age is 46
Careful: birthday t-shirt supplied by my sister, Anne Clinton…
October 15, 2013
Fact or Imagination: On Writing Historical Fiction
Last week I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by fellow indie author, Evie Woolmore, on the challenges of writing authentic historical fiction. You can read the results here. Do also spare a moment to visit Evie’s page on … Continue reading →
October 14, 2013
Author Interview: Gary William Murning
One of the great pleasures of being an author is connecting with other writers and sharing details of our journeys. Recently, I had a virtual meet-up with novelist Gary William Murning. His quirky and highly readable fiction focuses on universal … Continue reading →
October 12, 2013
8 million readers of The Kite Runner prove editor wrong
When we first met, my editor at Transworld told me over lunch that her biggest mistake in publishing was turning down The Kite Runner, not because she didn’t love it, but because she ‘didn’t think anyone would be interested in … Continue reading →
September 9, 2013
Return to Brooklands
This weekend saw a welcome return to Brooklands, the world’s first purpose-built motor racing track, the location of so many attempts on the land-speed record and used by the pioneers of aviation. It is also one of the settings of my novel, I … Continue reading →
September 4, 2013
Is there anything you’d like to know?
The fabulous people at Smashwords have launched a new facility for authors to publish in-depth interviews. Here is mine. I’d love to know what you think. If there is anything else you would like to know about my writing journey, please … Continue reading →
September 3, 2013
I Stopped Time Earns Gold Badge Endorsement
Number One Indie Book Endorsement Site Gives Jane Davis’s Latest Novel the Thumbs Up September 2013 – I Stopped Time written by Jane Davis has met the high quality standards set by Compulsion Reads and earned that organization’s esteemed endorsement. The … Continue reading →
August 19, 2013
Am I paranoid or do Uni-Bond actually have it in for me?
Saturday’s small DIY job: clean grouting and replace mouldy seal around shower and bath. Not too taxing. Or so you’d be forgiven for thinking. Friday – buy what I think is white anti-mould sealant and Grout Reviver in lovely hardware shop … Continue reading →
July 30, 2013
These Fragile Things earns Top Indie Booksite Endorsement
Number One Indie Book Endorsement Site Gives Jane Davis’s Latest Novel the Thumbs Up August 2013 – These Fragile Things written by Jane Davis has met the high quality standards set by Compulsion Reads and earned that organization’s esteemed endorsement. … Continue reading →
