I'm so excited to today reveal the cover design and new title of my second novel - Strictly on Ice! The book will be published by ChocLit on the 9th March, and is available to pre-order NOW on Amazon. When falling in love comes with the risk of falling flat on your face...Former Olympic skating … Continue reading Strictly on Ice cover reveal!
Tag: Novel
The edits are in!
There's nothing more terrifying than opening your email and seeing the subject line "Edits", especially when one is ten days post-birth and feeling rather emotionally fragile. Yes, the edits for Falling Again are in and I've got work to do. I'm delighted that the tasting panel for Choc Lit (my publishers) love the story, but … Continue reading The edits are in!
Lessons on editing
I recently finished editing my second novel Falling Again (part of my new series) – with the help of fab editor Amanda Horan at Let’s get booked. A friend of mine also kindly proof-read the novel for me. It was a learning curve! Here are the top five things I discovered from the process: Head … Continue reading Lessons on editing
My least favourite part of writing
A few days ago, I finished the third draft of my third novel! I love the story, love the characters, and had a blast writing it. I’m so bloody chuffed with it that I feel giddy. But after the high must come the low. Now the book is written, I have to confront my least … Continue reading My least favourite part of writing
A dream come true
This was the week I had been waiting for. The week I officially became a published author! Star in the Shadows was published on Wednesday 30th October. Although the book itself is the culmination of about 18 month's of writing, editing and promoting, the dream that was realised by its publication actually came into being … Continue reading A dream come true
Blog blitz round-up
What a day! As well as looking after a slightly fractious seven month old, I was also delighted to be part of a book blog blitz, organised by Rachel's Random Resources (who I can't recommend highly enough). Here's who took part and what content they shared about Star in the Shadows. Q&A with me BforbookreviewDonnas … Continue reading Blog blitz round-up
Easy ways to help an author
The most obvious way to support an author is to buy their book, but that's not the only thing you can do! I know that lots of my friends and family want to help, but I'm also aware that Star in the Shadows won't be everyone's favourite genre, or that some people will be a … Continue reading Easy ways to help an author
Trigger warning!
This blog contains spoilers for Star in the Shadows Star in the Shadows contains scenes with potentially triggering content. The scenes are integral to the story and have a devastating impact on the characters involved, with long-term effects that run through the narrative of the story. After the book was completed, I became deeply concerned … Continue reading Trigger warning!
Star in the Shadows – cover reveal!
I confess - I’ve done it. Maybe you have too? When faced with row upon row of books in a shop, I’ve picked one to read the blurb solely on the basis that I like the look of the cover. So, forgive me while I tremble with nerves as I take a deep breath and … Continue reading Star in the Shadows – cover reveal!
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