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Self-publishing, Writing

Signing contracts and getting official!

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It’s been crazy lately. After announcing I’d found myself an agent, I went public (well, on Facebook and Twitter anyway) about my two book deal. It still feels weird saying that. But, its happening. I signed the publishing contract last week and today, I’ll deliver both novels. OH MY ACTUAL GOD.

And breathe.

It has been one hell of a crazy year. Since publishing Together Apart, things have just gone from crazy to crazier – and I’ve spent most of the time smiling like a loon. Of course, I do have to remind myself that this is work. That, after today, I won’t be in paid employment anymore. And that comes with a whole lot of behind the scenes stuff. I’ve had to find an accountant, make myself a Ltd company, open up a business bank account and register for a new EIN from the Inland Revenue. It’s fair to say that it was all a bit overwhelming, not helped by the fact that I had a strict deadline to get it all done by, since I’m flying to India tonight.

But, its all done. Everything that needed to be filed, has been filed. And registered, and so on and so on. Now, all I’ve got left to do is get the proofs back for Pull, get the cover sorted, start publicising it and get it out for release. And learn shiatsu every day. Eek. And all that said? I wouldn’t change any of it for the world.

x

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Pull: Blurb Reveal

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So, as you’ll have seen yesterday, I announced the upcoming release of a new short story. So exciting! Here’s some more info…

In a world where the Alpha Males rule, meet the girls who are calling the shots instead…

The last thing Claire wants is a relationship. With a job taking her to the world’s most glamorous cities, casual encounters give her the freedom she needs. Until she swipes right on Danny’s profile.

From humble beginnings, Danny has built a successful business but after three years of celibacy, he’s ready to do the same with his personal life. Looking for someone to share it with, he joins Tinder and is immediately hooked by Claire.

Christmas is all about giving but both want something in return. Why play by the rules when breaking them is so much more fun…

Book 1 of the Pull short story series.

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Self-publishing, Writing

Come and say hello!!

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Next July, I’ll be in Birmingham for the Second City Book Signing event, along with loads of other awesome authors. Tickets go on sale December 1st, so, if you’re around it’d be great to meet you. And not look like a Billy No Mates! You can join the Facebook event for the ticket launch by clicking here. Check out the line up below…hope to see you there!

xx

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Fanmail 21st Century Style

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This morning, I woke up and stumbled out into the wintery cold feeling *slightly* hungover after some red wine indulgence last night. I opened up my twitter and a smile plastered onto my face when I read a tweet sent by someone who’d just finished Together Apart and stayed up until 5:30am to finish it. I honestly can’t even tell you how happy I was. I’ve had three in total now and each one spurs me on.

Back in the day, if you wanted to let someone know you liked their book, music, artwork etc, you’d have to do it the old fashioned way with a pen and paper. You’d mail it off to a PO box somewhere and, if you were lucky, you’d get a response weeks later. IF you were lucky.

These days, that’s all changed. Now we have Facebook, twitter, instagram and so much more to show our appreciation for something that rocks our world and all I can say is: thank you techy Gods. It’s such a nice feeling to get a message from someone who’s appreciated your hard work, especially when you’re feeling a bit bleh (ok, it was self-induced but still).

So – thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who’s left a review, tweeted and/or Facebooked me to share their thoughts. It means a lot.

xx