I’m still quite new to writing and there is so much to learn. Its hard to imagine the time it takes to write a book, but actually the other activities take much more time. Research involves reading many books so that your stories are historically accurate and realistic. If you are a self-publisher you need…

This is my first post for some time while I have been waiting for the design of my new website. What do you think of it? Would you recommend I make any changes? Did you notice that my paperbacks are now on sale from the site courtesy of Bookvault. All you need to do choose…

This is my fifth book. As I mentioned before, my first draft is done, but I am taking on feedback from my beta readers. One in particular has sent me a very detailed report on his findings, and as aa established author, I am taking his points very seriously. This has resulted in a major…

The publishing date is coming closer. I will have the written book ready by the end of May 2024 and Jason, the designer will need to send me his final designs to combine the two. I find the final process daunting and will need all the help I can get. I need to implement all…

I am re-reading my book, From Eden to Babylon, with a view to rewriting and remarketing the book. I would now like to self-publish the book, after it has previously been published by others. I will rename it, which will be quite a challenge as I really like the current title, but there is no…

I have just sent off my first draft to my editor. This for me is a very important moment. She is going to write a critique and I’m very anxious about her opinions. After 3 years of graft and 74k words I’ve no idea of the quality of my work. At least when she tells…