New bookmarks have arrived! Notice anything different? Anyone who knows me knows how much I harp on about how reviews help authors. After a suggestion from the wonderful J. Henry (author of “The Whole Heart”) I’ve made some adjustments. Just in time, too, for Townsville’s Coolest Book Fair with Brothers N Books and Kristy’s Book […]
As we come to the EOFY, I’d like to acknowledge Mary Who? Bookshop for their advocation of indie authors. Independent booksellers are a rare gem these days and supporting local has never been more important. P.s. I’ve recently stocked up again at Mary Who? with my book “Beckoning of the Gate”. So head in, grab
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I tred my hand at a promotional series for “Beckoning of the Gate” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. These (amateur) promotions have quotes from reviewers who enjoyed the book in hope they would encourage more friends, family and readers in general to put an honest review up on Goodreads too! 😉
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After a month of recouping, researching, plotting and mad scrambles to write down new ideas while taking a shower, I’ve finished my chapter summaries for Book 2 of the Vāyilian Threads. Revisions of what I’ve already written have commenced as of today. Once satisfied with the necessary changes, I will continue to write. And so
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Those who have finished reading the book are trickling in now, and I’ve been pointing them towards Goodreads and Amazon. Therefore, I thought it time to harp on about reviews again (you were forewarned ). Reviews are a tremendous help for authors in getting their words out there. And honest reviews (good or bad) help
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I’ve just gone down to Mary Who? Bookshop and dropped off five more copies of Beckoning of the Gate. Apparently the first two are already gone. So be quick and don’t forget to grab a bookmark on the way out!
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What started out as the idle dreams of a fifteen-year-old boy have become a (surreal?) reality. Beckoning of the Gate is now available for purchase at Mary Who? Bookshop !!! So come on down and say hi to the owners, Sue and Kerry, at Mary Who? Bookshop (414 Flinders Street, Townsville CBD). Copies of my
It’s the end of the weekend and what better way to end it than by sharing something with my community. In the two neighbourhood libraries near my home (Wes Barret Park, The Village & Westbrook Drive, Idalia) I’ve left copies of my book. Publicity, sure. But its also something I’ve been wanting to do for
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EPILOGUE: Book Launch fever has wound down, and now we are at the epilogue of our story. A huge thank you to everyone who came to the launch and helped me celebrate. I couldn’t have done it without you all. I also wanted to remind everyone who has read or is reading my book: PLEASE
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Energy is building. We’re almost at the climax of this story. Thanks to Shayla from Townsville Bulletin for writing up the article. And to Henry Bretz from ABC North Queensland for the interview this morning. Book Launch for my debut fantasy novel, Beckoning of the Gate, is tomorrow at The Drill Hall Studio from 3pm
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