Author: Paula Beavan Rating: 5-Stars Great Setting and Time Period! I loved the characters, location and time period for the Daughter of the Hunter Valley. This period of Australian history is fascinating. The interactions between British adventurers, moved convicts...
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What Stops Us From Starting?
Stephen King's book, On Writing, is a great read for understanding the writing mindset and picking up some writing craft skills. I purchased and read the book eight years ago, but do not remember doing so! But I noticed my Kindle version still had highlights and...
A Mesmerizing Memoir
I have been reading a wide range of books, understanding that I can learn from all. I admit to having had a previous aversion to reading memoirs. Some come across as self-indulgent and reek of 'vanity press.' That is not the case with China Blonde by Nicole Webb! This...
Universal Fantasy for the Win!
7 Figure Fiction: How to use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE by T. (Theodora) Taylor was a highly recommended read in several books I had been reading on improving my writing craft and business skills.. Initial Uncertainty I was originally hesitant to...
Review: The Cartographer’s Secret
Set for Release in US and Canada on 16 November, 2021Amazon International and US storeAmazon Canada store@HarperMuse A Highly Recommended Read Tea Cooper is a masterful writer. The Cartographer's Secret draws you in and will not release you until the very end. The...
Result of Author Logo Semi-Final #1
Many thanks to everyone who took part in our first author logo semi-final! The first author logo semi-final survey is now closed. We had 95 responses in total. And a lot of great feedback in the Facebook and LinkedIn comments and messages. Next week, we will do the...
Help Us Chose an Author Logo!
We are designing some logos for Steve Shipley Author and the Blake Willis series. Deanna researched and contracted several graphic designers. Over the next three weeks, we are excited to share the results of their efforts and get your feedback. An Interesting Process...
Map of FALSE TRUST Locations
Introducing the FALSE TRUST Locations FALSE TRUST is an international thriller that takes place globally. While most of the action is in Tasmania, and Sydney and the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia, FALSE TRUST locations begin in Aberlour, Scotland, moving...
FALSE TRUST is Onto the Editing Phase!
I am excited to let you know that I have completed the first draft of FALSE TRUST. It comes in at 98,000 words, but I expect it will shrink to about 92,000 after editing. I am planning on making a number of different editing passes. One of the critical edits is...