Author of kooky cosy mysteries, cookbooks, general fiction and children's adventure stories.
I regularly receive rejections, and occasionally receive feedback. Why so many rejections? Well for a start, I regularly submit my work to various publishers, journals and competitions. You don’t get rejected if you don’t submit. Whenever I receive a rejection, I’m left with a feeling of emptiness, and in some cases, feel a little embarrassed… Continue reading Managing rejections – again!
"Gardening for Beginners: Hints and Tips for Melbourne Australia" by Sarah Jackson So you want to start a garden? No idea where to start? Then this may be the guide for you. "Gardening for Beginners" is a handy reference book with basic hints and tips for the new gardener. It contains no fancy terms, no superior… Continue reading My new book is almost ready!
"My Ikaria: How the people from a small Mediterranean island inspired me to live a happier, healthier and longer life" by Spiri Tsintziras Have you ever felt dissatisfied with your life, even though you know that you have so much to be grateful for? Feeling run down? Exhausted all the time? Worried about whether or… Continue reading A ‘Must Read’: “My Ikaria” by Spiri Tsintziras
Are you as confused about the different paths to publishing as I am? This guide by Jane Friedman (www.janefriedman.com) is a good start. I must admit that I have seen a number of publishers in Australia describe themselves as "publishing partners" when they really seem to be 'agent assisted self publishers'. You can download a… Continue reading Book publishing pathways – an explanation
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