Book 1 : A Dash of Trouble Leonora Logroño’s family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more… Love, Sugar, Magic by Anna Meriano
Here’s an idea for your next book club catch-up: Many children’s books include the characters eating something, and some authors even make a point of including recipes at the back of the book. Your book… Book Club Baking?
I Own All the Blue by Elle Carter Neal “Pink is a flamingo colour. Blue is for bowerbirds.” Join bowerbird and his friends in a colourful tale of mayhem as they experience a world where entitlement… Picture Books
Why you should plan your novel even if you’re a pantser In this video, editor Elle Carter Neal talks about the book The Islands of Chaldea by Diana Wynne Jones, which was left… Why you should plan your novel even if you’re a pantser
The Convoluted Key audiobook is very, very nearly here! I’m so excited, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Here’s an extract… Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Title sequence: onedsgn via Canva
Ghost-writing and authoring-by-committee is nothing new, and, now that publishers are feeling the pinch with the implosion of the traditional side of the industry in favour of independent publishing, this business model has been embraced… Agatha Oddly by “Lena Jones”
How long does it take to write a book? Let’s look at some numbers. People are busier than ever these days, so you want your book to be quick and easy to read. Aim for… How long does it take to write a book?
Write a book? Where do you start? You are an expert in your field of business. You have a unique perspective to offer. And this is not the first time someone has suggested you write… Write a book? Where do you start?
Book 1 : A Dash of Trouble Leonora Logroño’s family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more… Why you should write a book
It’s good to be getting back into the flow of things after returning from our holiday to Tasmania (we were so incredibly lucky that all the sparkly things in the sky aligned and we actually… Ella At Eden by Laura Sieveking
Watch on YouTube or Instagram Madison Lane and the Wand of Rasputin After seven years, Madison Lane and the Wand of Rasputin now has an updated cover design with the series branding in place.… Proof copies have arrived
Sign up to receive your complementary copy of the At-a-Glance Parents’ Guide to 300+ Fabulous Feminist-Friendly Children’s Books Drop in your email to grab your free copy I will use the information you provide on… Stay Ahead of Your Child’s Reading
It’s true. A lot of expertise goes into creating a cover so that it conveys genre and age-appropriateness, and hints at the content. If you’re looking for your child’s next favourite book or series, you… Did you know that you CAN judge a book by its cover?
ISBN: Print: 9780992443863 | EPUB: 9780992443849
The Convoluted Key is the first book in my brand new middle grade series, Draconian Rules. It’s available in print and ebook from most online book retailers, including Angus & Robertson and Book Depository. More details and other store options are here.
As a somewhat reclusive author who has been working from home for 15 years (eleven of those with children), I thought I’d share some of the processes I’ve honed over the years.