Author of The Inspector Stone Mysteries
Kay Macleod presents Some of you may remember the Indie Advent Calendar from previous years, but for those of you who are unfamiliar with this event, it is an event that runs from 1st December and presents an opportunity for readers to discover a new potential favourite author, and to try and win prizes, including... Continue Reading →
This post is full of some hard truths.
When I became and author I made the decision to not leave “Did Not Finish” reviews, and will not currently leave anything less than 3 stars. Yes, reading is subjective, and not everyone will love your story, but the problem I see with DNF reviews is that a reader didn’t actually read through your whole book. Should they post about something they don’t know? That’s the question today.
As a writer, you’re going to catch a reviewer on a day that’s not–how shall I say it– good, and sometimes low stars and DNF reviews happen because a scapegoat is needed, and sometimes, you are the projection of their bad day. Other readers can spot these easily. Still, you spent months writing the book and are responsible for putting it out there, regardless of how people will react to it. You did this…
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Hello and welcome to Bookworms Discover, a new and unique indie book promotion site that will officially launch in January of 2018. What makes us unique? Well for starters, Bookworms discover will only feature free books by up and coming indie authors who might not be on your radar yet, and we’ll only feature up... Continue Reading →
Written In Blood has been mentioned in such fabulous company, Agatha Christie, James Patterson, and JD Robb, not to mention other great names in the mystery/thriller genres, I may just swoon. Thank you so much, Mrs N, I am deeply honoured to be included in this list. I would never dream of aspiring to the... Continue Reading →
Whether you're a romance junkie or just someone who likes a bit of wish fulfilment, there's something here to satisfy you, and there's a chance to win a Kindle, what more could you want.
As those of you who follow me, either here or on Twitter, will know, I have been taking part in Navigating IndieWorld's Spring Book Festival, which started on Monday. Today is the final day, and that means it's your last chance to get your hands on the wonderful collection of free and 99c books that... Continue Reading →
Navigating Indieworld is pleased to present The Spring Book Festival Starting on 27th March and running for 3 days is The Spring Book Festival, a collaboration event between the authors of Navigating Indieworld, including award-winning and Forbes interviewed Carole P Roman and Huffington Post's t0p 50 of 2016 Michael Phillip Cash, who has recently been... Continue Reading →
The Belgariad David Eddings Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of The Belgariad Myths tell of the ancient wars of Gods and men, and a powerful object – the Orb – that ended the bloodshed. As long as it was held by the line of Riva, it would assure the peace. But a dark force has... Continue Reading →
The Road To Omaha Robert Ludlum Robert Ludlum’s wayward hero, the outrageous General MacKenzie Hawkins, returns with a diabolical scheme to right a very old wrong—and wreak vengeance on the [redacted] who drummed him out of the military. Discovering a long-buried 1878 treaty with an obscure Indian tribe, the Hawk, a.k.a. Chief Thunder Head, hatches... Continue Reading →
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban JK Rowling "'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'" When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in... Continue Reading →
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