by Michelle | May 21, 2019 | promoting your book, publish on kindle
How to Build Your Author Profile Without Breaking the Bank Now your book is for sale it’s time to set to work on boosting your sales. If you’re like most self-published authors, I’m guessing you don’t have a huge marketing/advertising budget, right? Me neither....
by Michelle | May 20, 2019 | Business Mums Who Love to Write, entrepreneurial authors
Business Mums Who Love to Write #9: Rachel Hawkes Hi Rachel, thanks so much for taking the time to join us! First things first, can you tell us a little about you, your business, and where in the world you live? I’m Rachel, Mum to twin 12 year old girls and...
by Michelle | May 16, 2019 | Amazon Audible, Book Reviews
Book Review: The Night Book by Richard Madeley Ok, let me get something straight with you before I talk about the book. I’ve put off reading Richard Madeley’s books, not because I doubted his fiction writing skills (he comes across as...
by Michelle | May 10, 2019 | indie authors, writing a non-fiction book
I’m so happy that “The Book of Adam” has been published this week. Not least because its author, Adam Wayne Farley, is an inspiration (and all-round lovely guy) but also because I think this book marks a huge milestone in his journey through life....
by Michelle | May 2, 2019 | journaling, Self-publishing, writer's lifestyle
Ok, ok, ok! I know you’re thinking… Oh, no, not someone else banging on about keeping a gratitude journal! But bear with me here please. I promise, it will be worth your time. I first came across the concept of keeping a gratitude journal about five...
by Michelle | May 1, 2019 | Business Mums Who Love to Write, entrepreneurial authors
Business Mums Who Love to Write #8: Jenny Ford Welcome to another one of our interviews with Business Mums Who Love to Write… take it away, Jenny! Hi Jenny, thanks so much for taking time to join us! First things first, can you tell us a little bit about...
by Michelle | Apr 30, 2019 | Self-publishing, wellbeing, writer's lifestyle
Weight Loss Tips for Midlife Writers It’s a well-known fact that writers have a sedentary life. If we’re not sitting at the laptop typing, we’re hunched over a notebook pouring out our heart, soul and creative juices. And that’s fine if we’re young, fit and/or...
by Michelle | Apr 25, 2019 | Amazon Audible, bookworm
My Favourite Audible Books Psychological Thrillers I don’t know about you but as much as I love this writing and self-publishing malarkey it does take its toll sometimes. Sitting at my desk for hours on end, hunched over a laptop does nothing for my...
by Michelle | Apr 11, 2019 | indie authors, promoting your book, Self-publishing
Writing Your Author Page – The Dos and Don’ts So many people can write books but when it comes to writing their author page or author bio (and their synopsis – but that’s an article for another day), well, it’s a whole different story. This is why I’ve put...
by Michelle | Apr 8, 2019 | Business Mums Who Love to Write, Guest Interview
An Interview with Business Mum and Author, Malika Gandhi Hi Malika, thanks so much for taking the time to join us! First things first, tell us about your books – genre, ideal reader snapshot and the kind of reactions you receive from your readers? I’ve checked them...