I don't comment on my reviews. Generally, I'm pleased with how things are going. The last time I checked, my debut book had a pretty good average. Naturally, there are a mixture of opinions out there. Some think the characters are great and … [Read more]
Draft2Digital: Why I’m Leaving Smashwords
Posted on May 1, 2013 // 4 Comments
I love Smashwords and I've got nothing but respect for the service. Enabling authors to upload our books to the likes of Apple's iBookstore and Barnes & Noble all from the comfort of one portal is very handy, particularly to those of us based in … [Read more]
The Secret to Becoming a Prolific Writer
Posted on April 26, 2013 // 4 Comments
A lot of people ask me how I manage to write so much. 'You wrote a novel while studying at university?! That's crazy! I couldn't write a novel in my life.' I hear those words a lot. Of course, I take it as a compliment; a friendly way of saying … [Read more]
Five Writing Myths that Lead to Eternal Dissatisfaction
Posted on April 17, 2013 // 5 Comments
I’ve been writing professionally for a while now, and writing unprofessionally for a lot longer. What’s the difference? Of course, being published helps. Having work out there for people to praise/destroy is part of what it is to be a … [Read more]
Waterstones Spotify for Books: Is This Really the Future of Reading?
Posted on April 12, 2013 // 5 Comments
If you're a long-term follower of this blog, you'll remember I posted a hypothesis last summer about how a 'Spotify for Books' style platform would likely emerge in the coming months and years, offering readers a means to pay a flat fee and gain … [Read more]