I don’t think I’ll deviate too far from the truth if I say that the phrases “book promotion” and “book marketing” never fail to send chills of dread down indie authors’ spines. It’s not that there aren’t options available to showcase your books to the world. Options are plenty. The main stumbling blocks are money... Continue Reading →
“The Younglings: Fire and Magic” by Helena M. Craggs
“The Younglings: Fire and Magic” is the second instalment of the Younglings fantasy series penned by Helena M. Craggs. This book is such a page-turner that I’ve read it in two days, grabbing every opportunity to read, even if I had only twenty free minutes. Quinn Carter and his team are back, and we join... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: time management and the feeling of guilt
When it comes to indie author’s daily life, there are more, of course. Still, these two are my personal favourites among my demons. Time management. Yes, sounds rather pompous, like something those smiling, shining positivity gurus teach us, mere mortals, so we can have a chance for a better life. In fact, time management is... Continue Reading →
“On Chesil Beach” by Ian McEwan
There was something unpleasantly disturbing about this book that didn’t let me fully enjoy reading it. I couldn’t make myself care about the characters, even though their inner struggles and reasons why they are the way they are were well depicted by the author. Edward and Florence, both in their early twenties and virgins, are... Continue Reading →
Interview with Helena M. Craggs, author of the Younglings fantasy series
Hi Helena! It is a pleasure to have you today to talk about books and writing. First of all, let me congratulate you on the release of the sequel of “The Younglings” series. I am sure a lot of readers have been waiting patiently to read about Quinn and his friends’ further adventures. Helena: It’s... Continue Reading →
“Masked Intent” by Kimberly Greer
Have you ever wondered what hides behind a polished façade of a womaniser? In literature and onscreen the men who refuse to commit and form a long-term relationship are usually depicted from the perspective “I’ve chosen it myself because it’s cool and I need nobody in my life”. James Bond doesn’t count – he has... Continue Reading →
Interview with “The Dinner Club” author Helen Aitchison
Hi Helen and welcome to my blog. Thank you for giving me a chance to talk about books and writing with you today. I know that writing wasn’t your lifetime dream. So, my first question is: Eve: What inspired you to start writing? Helen: A number of situations and circumstances were the catalyst to me... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s little victories and major puzzles
It is an especially satisfying feeling when something you consider significant but unattainable finally happens. After more than seven thousand copies of “Neglected Merge” were downloaded for free and sold in the fourteen months after its release, the magic number of 50 reviews/rates has finally been reached. Many book promotion gurus claim that the moment... Continue Reading →
Summer Book Sale
For a limited time only, the Neglected Merge Trilogy – on sale on Amazon! Multi-award-winning book one “Neglected Merge” – FREE Books two and three – 0.99c / 0.99p Join the two nations – the Wingless and the Winged Ones – on the road to finding common ground in the fantasy romance & drama trilogy Neglected Merge. There aren’t... Continue Reading →
“Dark” by Kat Kinney
The description of this book warns – “sizzling hot romance” – and that’s what a reader gets! So, be prepared and leave all your modesty behind when you open “Dark” by Kat Kinney, the first instalment of the Blood Moon, Texas Shifters series. Meet Ethan and Hayden. Your new Romeo and Juliet – or I... Continue Reading →