Author of kooky cosy mysteries, cookbooks, general fiction and children's adventure stories.
A question I'm frequently asked by family, friends and fellow writers is "Why do you still want to go through a traditional publisher when you self publish?" I have a number of reasons for wanting to take the traditional path. The most significant being that for me it is an indicator of success and acceptance by the… Continue reading Why are you still looking for a traditional publisher?
During the writing of "Pete and the Persian Bottle" I learnt a great many things about being an author and the process of self-publishing and marketing. Along the way I made a great many mistakes. A scary number of mistakes. Probably the biggest mistake I made was rushing to finish. It was very important to… Continue reading Rushing to the finish line
So you think that your manuscript is all done!. You've edited it more times than you care to think about, you've sort and incorporated external feedback into it, and you've even prepared a super synopsis, author bio and cover letter to send off to various literary agents and publishers. Let's just hold on a moment.… Continue reading So you think that your manuscript is finished…
"Pete and the Persian Bottle" by Sarah Jackson "Pete and the Persian Bottle" is the story of nine-year-old Peter (Pete) Bartlett, an average boy, whose biggest wish is to stand out in a crowd, and not feel like the world’s biggest loser anymore. While scavenging for go-cart parts in a rubbish skip, Pete comes across… Continue reading “Pete and the Persian Bottle” – Out Now!
Sarah Jackson 