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March 1, 2014

Chick Lit Ebook Giveaway!

I’m hosting my own giveaway!  I had a look in my Amazon Also Boughts and asked the authors there to join me – so every book here should be right up your street (I hope)! We’re offering FIVE lucky winners a bundle of ALL the following ebooks: After Wimbledon by Jennifer Gilby Roberts After 12 years […]
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Published on March 01, 2014 02:00

February 28, 2014

Chick Lit Round-up (February 2014): Interesting Articles

Interesting articles this month. Lucy-Ann Holmes: Why I Love Chick Lit – We Love This Book Does “Chick Lit” Deserve More Literary Respect? – Stuff Mom Never Told You What Is Chick Lit? – Love Chick Lit February Book Releases – I Heart Chick Lit Jill Mansell on Why She Doesn’t Like Her Chick Lit […]
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Published on February 28, 2014 12:09

February 26, 2014

Do You Use Wattpad?

Wattpad is a place where writers can post their work for free and readers can read it – also for free.  It’s basically fanfiction.net for original fiction.  And like ff.net, there’s dross.  But there is also free content from top authors – including works in progress offered for comment.  So it’s worth checking out. And, […]
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Published on February 26, 2014 11:54

February 23, 2014

After Wimbledon Will Be Free on Amazon 24-26 February 2014

If you missed the giveaway at the start of the month and didn’t win the Valentine’s giveaway, get it on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, local sites About After WimbledonFiled under: After Wimbledon
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Published on February 23, 2014 10:00

February 22, 2014

Not-Good-Enough-Itus

I did an interview – yet to be posted – where I was asked how being published changed things for me as a writer.  I answered that it increases the pressure on you. First, people who like your work want you to write more.  And quickly, because they can read a novel much, much quicker […]
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Published on February 22, 2014 08:56

February 19, 2014

Have You Joined Goodreads?

Goodreads is a combination of an online book club and a virtual bookshelf where you can keep track of and discuss what you’ve read and what you want to read.  Also, they do giveaways (including pre-release books by major publishers).  I’ll give you a heads up that I have a giveaway booked for paperback copies […]
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Published on February 19, 2014 10:48

February 16, 2014

Indulge and Escape with Katie Oliver’s #ChocolateAndChick Lit Giveaway

Originally posted on A Woman Reading:
Chocolate is delicious and reading a breezy chick lit novel is always fun, but when you combine the two, you create a sweet treat, an indulgent escape from every day stresses.  Everyone needs a little “me time”, time alone to do something enjoyable that will bring a smile to…
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Published on February 16, 2014 14:12

February 15, 2014

Please Vote on the Title for My New Novella

I’m busy editing my next book, which I talked about before.  It’ll be a little while before it comes out, but I want to get some input on the title so I can get started with the cover designer! I’ve come up with a ton of titles for this one, a lot of which I’ve […]
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Published on February 15, 2014 08:07

February 14, 2014

Heads Up On Price Change for After Wimbledon

After Wimbledon has been out nearly three months now and has gained a good few reviews, so as of 1 March I’m putting it up to full price at $2.99/£1.99. Now, I’m putting on Amazon to grab it now, but since you follow me I’m going to let you know that I have another free […]
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Published on February 14, 2014 14:37

Valentine’s eBook Super-Sale – Today Only

Lots of great chick lit books are free or on sale today! Valentine’s eBook super-sale!.Filed under: Chick Lit
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Published on February 14, 2014 00:45