Recently, I read Amanda’s international bestseller set in London, Don’t Come Looking, a standalone novel which features the protagonist, Eva Barnes, and additional characters from Leave Well Alone. It is another psychological thriller that sees Eva eight years on as a police detective. Amanda’s pen name is AJ Campbell. Here she shares with us some …
SHORT STORY: The Great Artist by Ivy Ngeow
News has arrived that the Great Artist is nearby. In a matter of hours, he will be in the court of Philip the Fourth. Everyone in the palace has been expecting him for months. The Great Artist had been busy travelling in Europe, painting dignitaries. He will shortly be here to paint the city’s own …
THE WRITING LIFE: Author Randal Greene draws inspiration from a Dakota City childhood
One of the most fascinating aspects about social media is chancing upon a group that I was honoured to have been able to join: the Literary Fiction Writers on FaceBook. The impact it’s had on reading, writing, and millions of subject interest communities is enormous. Without social media, there is little or zero chance that …
THE WRITING LIFE: 3 Self-editing Tips you haven’t seen before PLUS the pitfalls we’ve all suffered
We’ve all done it. Self-editing. From my own experience, there’s also a blindness to self-editing because as a creator I am too close to my body of work. I see it every day. It’s like tasting your own cooking. Because you like the taste and you taste it every day doesn’t mean it’s good or at …
Midcentury Modern Interior Design Book: Pre-Orders NOW OPEN!
Master midcentury modern design principles with this simple and snappy interior design handbook. Do you love rich and vibrant timeless design? Are you on a budget and planning a project based on this hot trend? Are you excited to find out how to create the look for your home, hotel or motel? Architect, interior designer, …
WANTED: ARC reviewers for new interior design book
Interested in a free Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of my interior design book out next month? I’d be thrilled if you’d like to put it in a story, and/or to review it. It’s a concise illustrated handbook called “Midcentury Modern: 15 Interior Design Ideas.” An easy read ebook, only 72 pages, colour photos on every …
THE WRITING LIFE: Q&A with @MarginaliaManuscripts on Experience and Writing
In this #thewritinglife post, I’d like to focus on what and who has made us interested in reading and writing. I’ve had the pleasure and honour to work with and talk to Cambridge-qualified Mary-Anne Farah (Maz) and Holly of Marginalia Manuscripts about their personal stories. Editors are one of the key backstage players of the actual …
INTERVIEW: @BletherinBooks on “The Ideal Reader”
I am excited to be talking to Lynne of Bletherin Books about the Ideal Reader, the person for whom writers write. It is my favourite topic, apart from books of course. Today Lynne is our Ideal Reader. Let’s find out about her. 1. Lynne, I’d love to get to know readers like you more. Tell …
Love It! national magazine coverage Thursday 11 February 2021
My workout books and I have been featured in Love It national magazine last week! My fitness journey has inspired me to write mini guides for those who want to be fit but are afraid, don’t know how to or where to start. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0868J4NXK/
#1 BESTSELLER TODAY in 45-minute cookbooks, food and wine short reads
#1 today! Topped the chicken book. I am working on my author ranking. As you know I only started building my personal brand this year. Thank you so much for your support. I never thought I would be writing cookbooks but SO many ideas came to me this year, I have to bat them off …