Author of kooky cosy mysteries, cookbooks, general fiction and children's adventure stories.
People who know me, know that I am quite the extrovert. I've previously worked in large organisations, in places with a lot of staff and external clients, with loads of meetings and social contact. I've always been one for a conversation, a meal, a drink, a laugh, a party...you get the picture. So how does someone… Continue reading Author Isolation and the Extrovert
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?
In addition to my writing, book reviewing and writers group activities, I review pieces of work for a couple of women who, for various reasons, are unable to join a writers group. One of them, a person new to the writing game, recently submitted a manuscript for a review with a private editing service. She… Continue reading Giving feedback and the pain of rejection
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
Sarah Jackson 