Our session at Barnes Children’s Literature Festival!

Our session at Barnes Children’s Literature Festival!

If someone had told me in December that I would be performing at a literature festival in London a mere six months after self-publishing my debut picture book, I would have laughed at them. But that’s exactly what happened this weekend. Along with two friends –...
Meet Us at the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival!

Meet Us at the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival!

I am delighted to reveal that I will be appearing at the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival 2018! I will be taking part in this wonderful annual event with my fellow children’s authors, Paul Ian Cross and Sylva Fae, on Saturday 12 May. As part of the...
Universal links and why authors need them

Universal links and why authors need them

In an earlier article I discussed in detail why authors need Amazon reviews. With thousands of new books, both indie and traditionally published, hitting the market every month, authors need to do everything humanly possible to convince customers to buy their book...
Writing tips for kids

Writing tips for kids

As I mentioned in a previous blog, there’s a short story-writing competition taking place in our town. To celebrate Congleton’s 700 years of having a mayor, children (and adults) are invited to write a short story about the mayor having an adventure. As an...
Why authors need Amazon reviews

Why authors need Amazon reviews

I’ve always enjoyed writing reviews. Long before I was ever an author, I liked to leave feedback for things, whether it was for a service I’d received or a product I’d bought. I’m not sure if it was an altruistic desire to help other customers...