I have to confess…
Thinking of Sharrow’s lovely review for “Snow Angel” and “Angel Heart” (see last post) I couldn’t help considering the subject of ‘how’ I write. This is either going to make perfect sense or sound ridiculous but something in the review caught my eye. Well, several “somethings.” I couldn’t help especially loving the way Sharrow called [...]
A truly appreciated review
Out of all the wonderful reviews I’ve received for Snow Angel, I can’t pass up mentioning this one. It put a huge grin on my face and made me laugh with delight. I honestly don’t think a review has tickled me so much for ages. You can read the review that still has me smiling [...]
Just the right flavour!
I’ve just read a book that is a recipe for a great summer read. Sink your teeth, your gaze, caress it with your fingers, and let the flavour of this book roll around on your tongue. Quite seriously, this is a book to indulge the senses. “The Food of Love” by Anthony Capella was one [...]
Cosmic accepted!
More than one friend was rather proud of me last night. Rather than rush into signing a contract, I considered the changes the publisher wanted and, with the help of some informed readers, decided they had a point but weren’t entirely correct. I sent a proposal regarding the changes I was prepared to make. They’ve [...]
Update Summer 2008
Well, Microsoft messed up internet connections this week for many people, not just me, but I’ve managed to claw my way back to make a few announcements. Firstly, I’m pleased to say that Loose-Id wanted to renew the contract on “Uly’s Comet” (The Swithin Chronicles 1) and I was happy to say yes. I’m planning [...]
New version of an old video
Some love author promotional videos, some loathe them, including the writers themselves, but they can be fun to do…if the software you’re using behaves, which it seldom does, of course. I originally made a video for “Space, Man” that was quite frankly deplorable. Being unable to write due to a stressful situation this week, I [...]
Daylight Robbery
“So, authors are earning 35% royalties on electronic books and 8% on print. But you sell millions of books. You must be rolling in it.” Actually no. Private Eye magazine is a good source for statistics and there are other sources out there if you choose not to believe me, but many ebooks never sell [...]