From Journalist to Private Investigator or writing about one… I have a confession to make. I used to be a journalist. So did Isabel Long, the protagonist of my new mystery, Chasing the Case. But unlike me, Isabel decided to put her know-how to use by becoming an amateur private investigator. I rely on mine… Continue reading Meet The Author: Joan Livingston

Whose Debut Novel, THE FORGOTTEN  You won’t forget in a hurry! Welcome, J.V! Thank you very much for joining me today in the run up to publication. You must be so excited – and with good reason: the early reviews of your debut are sounding great. Can you tell us a little about your novel… Continue reading Meet The Author: J.V. Baptie

For an Exclusive Interview about his Debut Psych Thriller, Dortmund Hibernate… Thank you SO much for joining me today C.J. Your book sounds like an absolute page-turner, and that cover makes me want to dive right in! Can you tell us a little about your debut novel and why we should all go out and… Continue reading Meet The Author: C.J. Sutton

An Exclusive Interview about Napalm Hearts… Seamus, thank you so much for hopping onto the blog today. Your marketing for Napalm Hearts has been relentless and impressive! It’s great to be able to give readers the opportunity to get to know the brains behind the book… Can you tell us a little about your debut… Continue reading Meet The Author: Seamus Heffernan

For an Exclusive Excerpt from His Debut Novel, The Red Die… Hi Alex, thanks for joining me today and huge congratulations on the launch of your book – what a fantastic cover! Thanks also for letting us take a sneaky peek inside: First off, here’s the synopsis: The body of a man with a red… Continue reading Meet The Author: Alex MacBeth

Why shouldn’t Authors have their Cake and EAT it? Are we writing about cafes too much when it comes to fiction? Should publishers be seeking something fresh and zingy in place of the much-loved, oft used backdrop of a romantic comedy? Whilst nobody can deny that cafes are splashed across a gazillion front covers of… Continue reading Why We Need MORE Stories Full of Cafes…

And Why You Probably Need One. Whether we call ourselves writers or authors, it matters not a jot. The two terms are interchangeable in my world. One day/hour/minute I am one, the next the other. We are all wonderful wordsmiths who deserve way more than a pat on the back for putting ourselves out there… Continue reading How to Find Your Writing Tribe…

Nancy Jardine Talks about the Joys of Multi Genre Literature Thank you for the opportunity to visit your blog, Isabella—I love visiting new places. It’s great to have you back, Nancy! As a multie genre reader and writer myself, I am really pleased you chose to write about this subject today… Wearing different hats for… Continue reading Wearing Different Hats for Reading and Writing…

A Call for Fairness in Critique… We write a novel, we get it published. So far so good. And then… drum roll… part the curtains… bring out the fanfare… along come the inevitable book reviews. We say we won’t take them personally (of course). Because heaven knows, we’ve learned through the mistakes of our author… Continue reading Dear 1 and 2 Star Book Reviewers

It IS Possible, It IS Effective… If you’re not remotely open-minded, then look away now. But for every other new (and not so new) author out there, tap into your own creativity and inspiration (something you have in reams, right?) ‘Scuse the literary pun… And prepare to toss the standard set of book marketing rules… Continue reading How to Market Your Book without getting Depressed or Stressed