So, it’s Hubby’s birthday on Saturday. I am predictable in my predictability. He’s a musician, so I buy him music gear every year—he buys himself better presents. I can’t even remember what I bought him last year, some gadgetry or leadery, mixery or recordery. And then he topped it and treated himself to the best… Continue reading 19 May 2021 Vintage Mics and Plasticine Smiles
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Jenna O’Malley (Dedication in Book) for Bound by Fate and Blood 20th May 2021
Best Book Editors, Katherine Black: You’ve become more than my editor and mentor. I enjoy our enlightening conversations so much. Thank you for teaching me and encouraging me through Book 2’s ups and downs.
Jake Shuford for Keep the Knife Close 1st Pass 20 May 2021
During my tenure as a writer, I’ve had several editors, all of whom disappointed me in some sort of fashion. Then I met Katherine of Best Book Editors, and it was love at first write. Katherine takes professionalism to a whole new level, and I’m happy to say my hunt for editors is officially over. She’s… Continue reading Jake Shuford for Keep the Knife Close 1st Pass 20 May 2021
Review Of The Sense of Style by Steven Pinker—Guest Review by Stephen Uitti
A couple of years ago, I was at a convention. After the main talk, the speaker was selling books, including one on the topic of his speech. By the time I got there, he had sold out. But something caught my eye, and I picked up one of his other books. It’s the only book… Continue reading Review Of The Sense of Style by Steven Pinker—Guest Review by Stephen Uitti
Barbara Mostella for Consequences of Crime, Greed & Love (second pass) 17 May 2021
My second book, Consequences of Crime, Greed, & Love, was edited by Katherine Black of Best Book Editors. The first pass was fantastic, and now she has completed my second pass. Very professional, honest, and wants to ensure you are satisfied. She sticks to her schedule, gives significant criticism, whether good or bad. She… Continue reading Barbara Mostella for Consequences of Crime, Greed & Love (second pass) 17 May 2021
Avery Shaw for I’m not a copycat. I’m my Own Me! 13 May 2021
Best Book Editors who edited my very first children’s book made everything so simple. Her communication was fabulous. I didn’t have to reach out to her to receive a response. Not just that but she gave me a due date for when she would be finished editing my book. Well, we went through only… Continue reading Avery Shaw for I’m not a copycat. I’m my Own Me! 13 May 2021
13 May 2021 Burning the Midnight Oil
We have been talking holidays. It’s a pipedream—it can’t happen. It’s impossible. It would be like a three-way constellation alignment. For us to get away for one night—never mind a proper holiday—three things have to come together. We have to have the money. That’s not massive, but it’s a consideration. There’s rarely anything extra… Continue reading 13 May 2021 Burning the Midnight Oil
Hiring a Professional Book Cover Designer
The Importance of Hiring a Professional Book Cover Designer Getting the right book cover is in the 3 most important things you will do to attract sales to your novel. The cover is the window to your story. If your window is dirty, nobody will want to see inside. The cover is the first… Continue reading Hiring a Professional Book Cover Designer
Review of The Holiday by T.M. Logan
This book got off to a good start but floundered. I would have given it a 7 out of 10, but I’ve raised it to an 8 out of ten for the brilliant ending. I didn’t work it out and fell right into the trap that Logan set. The characters are good enough, but we… Continue reading Review of The Holiday by T.M. Logan
Review of The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
This was a great read. This Author is bandied about in the reading groups all the time, and I kept seeing her name mentioned. Most people like her, so I wanted to know if she lived up to the hype. She does. I powered through it and found the characterisation very strong. Her people are… Continue reading Review of The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell