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Publishing expectations: Fantasy vs. reality

Publishing expectations: Fantasy vs. reality

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The new author scenario Book launch day arrives. The new author is beside themselves with excitement, but they probably don’t know that their expectations aren’t realistic. Self-published authors will be able to see their online sales day by day but traditionally published will often have to wait three months to see the first figures. Once the sales start, they hope for reviews (5-star ones, of course), and nowadays we also want to build our newsletter subscribers and often imagine a…

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Grace Beneath the Frost – Grace #5

Grace Beneath the Frost – Grace #5

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Grace Beneath the Frost – Back cover blurb Professional success. Personal failure. As a respected cancer specialist, Paul Webster knows what he’s doing. At least, he does at work. His home life’s another story.Now he’s been thrown into a spin by a patient’s death and her unshakeable confidence in life beyond the grave.He’s always dismissed Christians as simplistic fools but this woman didn’t fit his stereotype. What if there is truth beyond what he can learn with lab tests and…

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Top ten Christian fiction reads – 2020

Top ten Christian fiction reads – 2020

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2020 is the fourth year that I’ve kept a file on my top Christian fiction reads for the year. Please feel free to follow my reviews on Goodreads or BookBub. For a Christian novel to make my ‘top ten’ list it must not only be well-written but the Christian elements must be natural. These books are not listed in any particular order. 1. Barefoot, Sharon Garlough Brown * Book 3 in the Sensible Shoes Club series. 5 stars One of…

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How to love your favourite authors – part 2

How to love your favourite authors – part 2

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Previously we considered how writing reviews is a way to love your favourite authors. This time we’ll consider two more practical ways. Ways that only take a few minutes of time but can be a huge encouragement to keep the author in your life writing more of the books you love. Two more practical ways to love your favourite authors 1. Ordering your favourite authors books for your local library Did you know that you can go to your local…

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Easter storytelling resources for your family & online community

Easter storytelling resources for your family & online community

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Usually at Easter we are with our wider community celebrating the greatest event in human history – Jesus’ death and resurrection. This year, most of us are cut off from anyone apart from our immediate family or housemates. Or perhaps, we’re totally cut off from others (by now, some of you might be wishing you were :)). Here are some resources to help you lead a small group with your household or to do with your community online. Good Friday…

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Easter Giveway – stories of hope for times like these.

Easter Giveway – stories of hope for times like these.

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Congratulations to the 16 winners – see below – please check your junk/spam folders for our email! I’ve sent an email to the first 4 winners and none have responded. JESUS is RISEN and that makes all the difference. For more information about the author and their books, visit their websites: Brenda S. Anderson/ Sharon Garlough Brown/ Victoria Bylin Heidi Chiavaroli / Christine Dillon / Rosemary Hines Sharyn Kopf/ Michelle Massaro /  Elizabeth Musser Deborah Raney/ Sharon Srock/ Ginny Ytrupp

Top ten Christian fiction reads – 2019

Top ten Christian fiction reads – 2019

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This is the third year that I’ve kept a file on my top Christian fiction reads for the year. Please feel free to follow my reviews on Goodreads or BookBub. For a book to make my ‘top ten’ list it must not only be well-written but if it is labelled ‘Christian fiction’, then the Christian elements must be natural. Christian elements can be ‘light’ but they must fit the story. 1. Pearl in the Sand, Tessa Afshar Tessa Afshar has…

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Grace in Deep Waters – Grace #3

Grace in Deep Waters – Grace #3

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Grace in Deep Waters – Back cover blurb William Macdonald is at the pinnacle of his career. Pastor of a growing megachurch and host of a successful national radio programme. Clever and respected, he’s a man with everything, including a secret. His wife has left him and he can’t risk anyone finding out. Blanche Macdonald is struggling. Her once rock-solid marriage is showing cracks. She promised to love her husband for better or for worse, but does loving always mean…

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Audio books – the why and how

Audio books – the why and how

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Audio books … Are a growing business. This format is popular among those who drive long distances and those who love to listen while they do other tasks. For me it has been a challenge to even consider publishing my novels in audio format. I’m an independently published author who never considered running my own business. To find myself needing to learn not only how to write but how to market, run websites and the numerous other components of a…

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Love your favourite authors
How to love your favourite authors – part 1

How to love your favourite authors – part 1

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Do you know the best way to sell books? Word of mouth recommendations. Book reviews are one way to love your favourite authors. I’ve been a fan of certain author’s book since I was in primary school and devoured Enid Blyton and Narnia. In those days I simply told my friends about the books and pushed the book their direction. Nowadays things are done differently. Many authors struggle to continue writing because writing can be a lonely task. Many times…

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