Bath’s Most Delectable Dessert Bar… In case you have missed my incessant excitement about it on social media, I have some special bookish news! My fourth novel, The Ice Cream Parlour will publish on 15th May 2019. I know. I did tell you it was exciting! But what, besides the obvious, is my new book… Continue reading A Peep Inside THE ICE CREAM PARLOUR
10 Ways to take the Sting out of Publishing Rejection
‘No’ only means You are One Step Closer… So, last week was a bit of a writing humdinger. And that would be putting it mildly! Whether you have had a taste of traditional publishing like me, or you are setting out and taking the very first steps on your publishing journey, skim through the violin… Continue reading 10 Ways to take the Sting out of Publishing Rejection
Writing Books = Creating Assets
Keep Going… The writing journey is a baffling thing, and no two roads are ever the same. On the surface, my journey tells me I’m in limbo; that in-between and nowhere place. The one where everybody else is bagging the awards, getting signed up for multi-book deals and Netflix adaptations, and smiling sweetly – pinkies… Continue reading Writing Books = Creating Assets
Why I’m Glad My Books Haven’t Peaked too Soon.
It’s a Cliché but… it’s ALL about The Journey… Wait, what? Who would turn down the chance of a debut bestseller? At first glance, my words sound a tad sour grapes; aimed at the great and the good of the literary world, those who have struck it first time lucky, secured multi-bidding wars from the… Continue reading Why I’m Glad My Books Haven’t Peaked too Soon.
Seeking Perfection amidst Imperfection
Enlightening Food for Thought from The Teachings of Joshua… If you haven’t yet heard of the term Law of Attraction, or Rhonda Byrne’s book, The Secret, I’ll eat my hat. The existence of LOA (as it is affectionately abbreviated) has taken the world by storm. Some of us believe in it to a point, some… Continue reading Seeking Perfection amidst Imperfection
Why Novels NEED Social and Cultural References…
The Great Divide! I am about to tackle a subject smack bang in the middle of Marmite territory. But sometimes these things just have to be done, especially in our current world climate; a pivotal time when understanding, open-mindedness and love are the only driving force behind positive change. As an author, one thing I… Continue reading Why Novels NEED Social and Cultural References…
T.E. Taylor’s ‘Revolution Day’
A Gripping Political Thriller… Hello, Isabella, many thanks for inviting me onto your blog today! I’m having a little promo for my novel Revolution Day, the e-book of which is reduced to £/$/€ 0.99 for a short period. It’s a political thriller about an ageing Latin American dictator, Carlos Almanzor, who is starting to lose… Continue reading T.E. Taylor’s ‘Revolution Day’
