new books

  • I’m exited to be part of the blog tour for Caroline England’s new book, The Stranger Beside Me, due out on August 3rd. Here’s a little bit about it to hook your interest… Katy Henry is lost and lonely. A single mother, plagued by fatigue and anxiety, she rarely has time for friends. But when…

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  • I Need Your Help!

    I’ve just finished my latest book and am in need of a formatter! I’m absolutely hopeless at it, so couldn’t even begin to attempt it myself. So if any of you know a good formatter, please could you let me know.

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  • Guest Writer

    My Guest Writer spot is back and the first author to be featured here is Darren Youngson. He’s a great writer and has just released his first book, The Calling, available from Amazon. Here’s a little bit about Darren and his writing: My name is Darren Youngson. I’ve been writing for a near part of…

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  • Publication Day!

    I’m thrilled to announce that my how-to book, Publication Guaranteed (well, almost!), is now out in paperback. It’s a workbook with lots of tips on how to become a published writer. You’ll also find plenty of ideas for articles and short stories, as well as examples and writing exercises. Publication Guaranteed (well, almost!) is the…

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  • Guest Blog Post

    One of my lovely Writers Bureau students, Mia Kun, has just launched her new book and I was only too happy to help her promote it. Here’s the blurb for Journey of a Butterfly to entice you: Losing a bet is one thing; losing yourself is a whole different story. Katherine Shaw’s childish fear got…

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  • It’s only a few days away until the launch of my first writing craft book, Publication Guaranteed (Well, Almost!). Last week, I asked you what you’d like me to write for the next book in the series. Most of you came back and said you’d be interested in a book on mistakes writers make and…

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  • It’s two weeks until the launch of my first writing craft book, Publication Guaranteed (Well, Almost!). I know many of you have struggled to get your articles and short stories published in magazines and I want to help. I hope you’ll find the book useful in giving you plenty of advice, tips and examples. There…

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  • I’m excited to announce that Publication Guaranteed (well, almost!) will be launched on the 27th June. It’s available for pre-order now: Amazon UK Amazon US It’ll only be available as an ebook to begin with; a paperback will follow soon. Here’s a reminder of the blurb: Fed up with rejection after rejection? Not sure how…

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  • It was my absolute pleasure to interview the inspirational and delightful Ritu, who is already known to many of you. Whether she is or not, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading more about her, her books, writing and all sorts of other things! Q. Your first novel, Marriage Unarranged, came out earlier this year. Can you…

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  • Last week, I revealed the blurb for my first book in the A helping Hand for Writers series – Publication Guaranteed (Well, Almost!) Now it’s time to reveal the cover, designed by my very talented daughter, Charlotte Newton: Launch date to be revealed soon…

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