Tag Archives: publishing

Why Getting ‘Traditionally’ Published Is A Bit Like Being on American Idol

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Helen

Like many writers on WordPress, I’ve recently been navigating the confusing, confounding and strange world of what might be termed ‘traditional’ publishing.  Much of the process seems like a series of increasingly high hurdles and success at one level does … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Blog!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Helen

Hi everyone Happy New Year! I hope 2015 proves to be fabulous for you all! I have a couple of major writing based new years resolutions this year. The first is to launch – as I am today – my … Continue reading →

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Blog/Life Balance

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Helen

Hi So my new novel, the ghost story, is proceeding well. I’m about two-thirds or more through and should have it complete, all things being equal, by the time I return to work mid next week. I’ve also done some research … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Most years I don’t bother with new year resolutions. If I do make one, I keep it, despite all odds. One year I vowed not to eat chocolate for a whole year. Anyone who knows me would know that’s a … Continue reading →

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Amber Skye Forbes: Author Interview!!!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

Synopsis: Amelia Gareth’s brother is a witch and the only way to save her family from the taint in his blood is to become a professed nun at Cathedral Reims. However, in order to become professed, she must endure trials … Continue reading →

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Two Minds

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Helen

  So, to be honest, I’m kind of in two minds at the moment. Some may argue I’m rarely in my own mind, or right mind, but that’s another story, LOL….. It’s almost a year since I started this blog … Continue reading →

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The Seed – Promotional Video!!!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Helen

Hi Everyone Lulu.com have finished the youtube/ promotional video for The Seed – so to celebrate I’m posting it for your viewing pleasure! This is now on Youtube, and will be soon emailed out to the lulu.com database (that will be … Continue reading →

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like a Genre?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Helen

    How do you solve a problem like a genre How catch a novel’s essence, state it true? How do you find the words to tag the genre A comedy, a dark romance, what’s new? Many a thing you’d … Continue reading →

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Rome Construction Crew Update – Are You Curious?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Helen

I’m juggling a couple of projects now, and it may very well mean I am completely barking mad. The work on a YouTube type promo video for The Seed is continuing apace and will eventually be distributed in an email promotional campaign, … Continue reading →

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The Seed – Now Available on Lulu.com!!!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

  Hi Everyone !  As promised, below you will find the  links to the paperback and ebook versions of my first novel The Seed. Over the next couple of months it will be available also on Amazon – both paperback and eventually kindle … Continue reading →

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