Running your own giveaways – the why and how

The Problem We've written a book and for most of us, that is a major, major accomplishment. It might have taken between one and ten years of work and represents much blood, sweat, and angst. But then the book sits there and the world goes on. How does an author get reviews, sales, and opportunities …

Let’s Invest Our Time, Not Just Spend It

Every one of us is here for a reason beyond ourselves. It’s easy to forget that sometimes. We get so caught up in the demands of daily life that it’s easy to lose sight of the longer timeline, the broader view, the deeper perspective. Time is precious. There’s a set limit to how much we …

Tuesday Book Chat | What Is One Thing You Wish Authors Knew About Their Readers?

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What is one thing you wish authors knew about their readers? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog …

Omega Writers | From the Known to the Unknown

When you sit at your keyboard or notebook to write, there are parts of the craft that come naturally – the comfortable, well-worn patterns of practice you’ve employed since you were first inspired to write. Then there are techniques you’ve sniffed out through reading, tasted through blog posts, or feasted on at conferences. Perched between …

Fiction Friday | What’s the deal with Celebrity books?

Lights, camera, action! I recently heard my new release Muskoka Spotlight being described as a celebrity romance book. I suppose it is, as it’s about a famous Hollywood actor hiding out in Muskoka, Canada where he meets an aged care nurse, and sparks fly, etc. It’s just I hadn’t really thought about it in that …

Book Review of Melissa Tagg’s Wedding At Sea

Today, Dienece Darling is reviewing her favourite (and recently released) book in a contemporary romance series with strong mystery elements Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg. Book Blurb Two enemies. One wedding. And a seaside mystery decades in the making. Lilian doesn’t remember anything about her life before the day Maggie Muir found her on her …

The Lies You Tell Yourself

Have you ever shared a struggle with someone and while you’re sharing you suddenly hear the words coming from your lips are lies you’ve been telling yourself? You don’t view yourself as dishonest because who trusts those people, right? But lies, regardless of how small, that drip out of our mouths like a leaky tap, leave …

Tuesday Book Chat | Do You Subscribe To Email Lists With Ebook Deals?

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Do you subscribe to email lists with ebook deals? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared …

New Releases | August New Releases

Today we have 2 new release this month. Congratulations to all. Her Cowboy Blind Date by Narelle Atkins Publisher: ‎Narelle Atkins (Release Date: August 25, 2023) He’s a small-town guy, a cowboy at heart. She’s a city girl from the other side of the world. Will a blind date lead to a love that lasts …

Throwback Thursday | When is a Game Not a Game?

... when it’s an illegal lottery. This post is a revision and update of a 2018 post, How to Conduct an Online Giveaway. Note: This is not legal advice. I am not lawyer and am not qualified or licenced to give legal advice in New Zealand or anywhere else. If you want legal advice, you …