“Watching the Daisies” recently celebrated one year in print format. Where did that year go? Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway have a few print copies available at a mere 6.20 Euros INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE. Once they are gone, they are gone! If you want to grab a bargain print copy press HERE then enter Watching the Daisies in … More One Year Anniversary Book Bargain
I have been blessed with three new reviews for my self help and travel memoir “Watching the Daisies – Life Lessons on the Importance of Slow” since 25 February! First up is this review from Pamela of “Roughwighting” . You can read Pamela’s latest posts HERE Pamela’s romantic suspense novel “The Right Wrong Man” can be … More New Book Reviews for Watching the Daisies
Following my Heart In 1985, I began to follow my heart instead of my head, and my life changed dramatically. I had been working in a life assurance office for 13 years, earning a fantastic salary in the Actuarial and Life Underwriting Departments. However, I was becoming increasingly depressed. I sought help from a highly … More Colour, Crystals and Aura Readings
I am thrilled to have received a lovely 5 star review from Kim who blogs at I Tripped Over A Stone. Kim has fibromyalgia and has co authored a book “The Shadow Boxers: Fighting Fibromyalgia, Your Personal Journal” which you can purchase HERE. Kim’s Review “Unique, interesting, felt like I was traveling right with her, … More A Lovely Review
I booked a holiday to Egypt in September 1997 – my first solo vacation. Although I knew very little about Egypt or its history before my trip, I learned a HUGE amount in the space of two weeks. The first week was spent cruising the Nile, and viewing a number of ancient sites including the … More First Learn to Love Thyself
Goodread’s Giveaway I promised you a Goodreads Giveaway… If you click HERE your name will be entered into a Goodread’s Giveaway, for one of two signed copies of “Watching the Daisies.” The Giveaway ends on 19th January. Top Tip for New Authors Goodread’s Giveways are a great way to get more eyes on your book, … More A Goodread’s Giveaway and Four New Reviews
I have been busy, promoting Watching the Daisies at Donegal Christmas Craft Fairs. A HUGE part of these events is networking with other people. Last Friday I met fellow author Sean Hillen, who has been “a war correspondent, medical reporter, travel writer, editor and publisher…” We had a lovely chat, and exchanged books. Sean has just … More Christmas Craft Fairs
This delightful memoir has a number of threads running through it, all of which the author skilfully weaves together into an appealing whole. Music is one of the threads, right from Brigid’s youth when she danced to Alan Freeman’s Pick of the Pops in the living room, to attending concerts of performers like Thin Lizzy,… via … More The Book Owl – Interview and Book Review
Many, many thanks to everyone who liked and shared my post First Anniversary GIVEAWAY and E-book Promotion The response was phenomenal. Sadly, there can only be one winner. Drum roll… And the winner is Joyce Kostakis of https://walkininvestigationsnovel.com Congratulations Joyce. 0.99 Price Reduction If you want to avail of the 0.99 offer for the e-book, I … More And the Winner of the Giveaway is…
The day your first book is published is incredibly exciting, but you now have to market and sell it… “20 Marketing Tips for New Authors” is based on my own steep learning curve. The majority of these tips are FREE. Begin with an E-Book Consider having e-book format only for a few months. This will … More 20 Marketing Tips for New Authors
