Justine Allen's Blog, page 75
August 27, 2013
Late August Short Story Give Away
Following on from the great response to the recent giveaways of my the short stories, I will be doing the same for, “The Sundial”, Thursday to Saturday this week. When James and Christine are on honeymoon in Cornwall, they visit a giant sundial situated by a lake. Whilst exploring, Christine disappears without a trace. Accused […]
August 25, 2013
Book Review: Christmas Past – A Timewasters Short Story
Christmas Past by Owen Adams My rating: 4 of 5 stars Okay, I’m a sucker for time-travel sci-fi, so Christmas Past was always going to be in with a good chance of pleasing me. A huge amount of action is fitted into this short story, and I loved it. It reads like the start of […]
August 22, 2013
Indie author tips & tricks: Using Short Story Giveaways to Promote Your Novel
The other week, I blogged about how, even when you give something away for free, you can’t please everybody. Of course, I turned a bad review of my short story, The Pilgrimage, to my benefit. The Sundial has a more satisfying ending. Well, that’s according to Mr A., who is totally unbiased. Another thing that […]
August 11, 2013
Book Review: One Night in Bridgeport
One Night in Bridgeport by Mark Paxson My rating: 4 of 5 stars One Night in Bridgeport starts with a scenario that could happen to anybody. A handsome man meets a pretty woman. They fancy each other, and share a few drinks and a meal. One thing leads to another, and suddenly he’s charged with […]
August 10, 2013
Book Review: C.A.T.
C.A.T. by Rosie Oliver My rating: 5 of 5 stars Don’t judge this book by its rather cheesy cover! Being short on time, I’m starting to enjoy reading (and writing) short stories. C.A.T. gives a perfect boost to an otherwise dull day. It was like having a Red Bull when you were expecting diet coke. […]
August 5, 2013
The joys of a romantic weekend away (part two)
The other week, I blogged about the flea eradication fiasco that was oh-so carefully disguised as romantic weekend away in Cornwall. More chemicals were used than would be required for a termite mound extending a thousand feet underground. On-screen baddies would be proud of our devious schemes to render the flat sterile of life. We […]
August 1, 2013
Indie author tips & tricks: Does an author make a terrible reviewer?
When it comes to a blog, short story or a chapter of my current work in progress, I can hack out hundreds of words an hour with barely a pause for thought. A ramble about the flea-infested flat in Cornwall? A freaky short story to expose far too much of my inner psyche? Descriptions of […]
July 30, 2013
A cup of coffee or a work of art?
Reblogged from Street of Dreams: I ran across this image a few weeks ago, and won't lie the impact was remarkable. Maybe it's my frame of mind, as I am about to endeavor into the unknown abyss of indie authorship,or maybe it is the sinking realization that I, as an author, am awful at supporting […]
July 28, 2013
Why I decided to make my book free for a limited time
Reblogged from Simon Cantan: My book, "The Bite on the End of the Line" has been out for about two months and so far I haven't managed to get a single review. As reviews are what most readers use to decide whether a book is worth reading, this is slightly disappointing. Which is why I […]
July 27, 2013
Fantastic review for Adam!
With the ongoing giveaway this weekend, I’ve just received a fantastic review for Adam on Amazon.com. Well, this is almost a champagne moment, but I remember I got quite drunk when Chronovisor was launched. I have to maintain a little decorum, as I’m staying with my mother in-law this weekend. I’d like to thank Nick […]
