Refuse to Accept Failure #WritingCommunity

I have been thinking about what it means to accept failure in today’s world. We hear stories of people who failed at their business ventures, failed in their marriage, failed to succeed with a challenge or adventure. And we hear about the “failed writer.” But what exactly does that mean? What is failure, and who determines it? I heard somewhere that a failed author is one who has sold less than 10,000 books. Well then, that would be me. And what about freelance writers and journalists? Are they failures if they don’t earn a required threshold of money for their writing and their investigations? I don’t know.

All I do know is that I refuse to accept failure in my career. I have been working as a freelance writer for almost ten years now, and so far, I have not earned anywhere near a living wage. Some months I might earn a few hundred pounds for some articles, other months I sell nothing at all. And my lack of book sales is just ridiculous. I know that I am a good writer. I know that my stories should be told, and that people do enjoy reading them. My problem is making people aware of those stories and books that I write. I don’t have a vibrant personality. I am not the type of person to tell everyone I meet that I have published novels. I do not light up a room and command attention when I enter it. Most of the time I am invisible in a crowd. But I am still a writer. And I refuse to give up. Who is with me?  

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Join Us at Books on the Beach in Blackpool

The first Books on the Beach event will take place at The Village Hotel in Blackpool on Saturday 20th July 2019, just one week away, eek! We will be joined by over 80 authors from across the globe. We are excited to bring so many names together under one roof and we would love it if you could join us! Check out our Facebook group for more details and to meet the authors who will attend.

I will be at the event showcasing my contemporary English Gothic novel Vampire of Blackpool, along with the Redcliffe novels series and whatever else I can find in my stash. There will even be book themed handmade greetings cards and bookmarks that I will offer to visitors. Order your ticket today and we will see you in Blackpool!

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Writing Books and Being a Freelancer

I am rather excited this week to share news of my first professional article published in a national magazine: Writing Magazine, August edition, to be precise. I have subscribed to this magazine for many years; indeed they have provided links to publishing houses and websites where I have had work published. I featured in Writers’ News a couple of times with my books, but this time I had a real article accepted! It has given me the confidence to reignite my freelance career and keep on pitching, because recently I had been a little deflated when all I got was rejection or plain old avoidance. Here was an editor who liked what I wrote and published it. Hooray!

In other news, I am still plodding on with the book writing and promotion. Later this month you can see me in Blackpool with my novel Vampire of Blackpool, and my Redcliffe novels series. The first Books on the Beach event will take place at The Village Hotel in Blackpool on Saturday 20th July 2019. We will be joined by over 80 authors from across the globe. We are excited to bring so many names together under one roof and we would love it if you could join us! Check out our Facebook group for more details and to meet the authors who will attend.

Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE copy of It’s Complicated from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England. 

Win Your FREE Ticket!

I have a special competition for you guys… I can offer 1 free ticket for Books on the Beach in Blackpool on Saturday 20th July. If you fancy winning your free ticket, all I ask is that you read my novel Vampire of Blackpool and post a review on your preferred book review site, i.e. Goodreads, Bookbub etc. Once your review is live please send me the link, and I will choose a winner at random on Monday 8th July.

The first Books on the Beach event will take place at The Village Hotel in Blackpool on Saturday 20th July 2019. We will be joined by over 80 authors from across the globe. We are excited to bring so many names together under one roof and we would love it if you could join us! Check out our Facebook group for more details and to meet the authors who will attend.

Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE copy of It’s Complicated from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Countdown to Books on the Beach Blackpool!

The first Books on the Beach event will take place at The Village Hotel in Blackpool on Saturday 20th July 2019. We will be joined by over 80 authors from across the globe. We are excited to bring so many names together under one roof and we would love it if you could join us! Check out our Facebook group for more details and to meet the authors who will attend.

I will be at the event showcasing my contemporary English Gothic novel Vampire of Blackpool, along with the Redcliffe novels series and whatever else I can find in my stash. There will even be book themed handmade greetings cards and bookmarks that I will offer to visitors. Order your ticket today or check back later to find out how you can win an exclusive free ticket for yourself. See you in Blackpool!

 Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE copy of It’s Complicated from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Key to My Heart – Books on the Beach Anthology

You may now pre-order our Books on the Beach official event anthology, Key to My Heart. Get your sweet summer romance fix, but don’t expect it all to be sandy kisses… don’t forget my vampires are lurking in there somewhere! Here’s the link.

This is an official Books on the Beach Anthology brought to you from several attending authors of the Books on the Beach international signing event.

This anthology is full of stories of sweet romance, hearts racing and love blossoming.

All the proceeds from the anthology are being donated to charity.

All the sweetest sentiments of a summer romance brought to you by an amazing group of authors.

Get swept up in your summer escape and find your new romance.

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CHARITY ANTHOLOGY COVER REVEAL

Title: Key to My Heart Anthology

Authors: Alice La Roux, C L Norton, Catherine Green, Eleanor Lloyd-Jones, Jennah Thornhill, K.A Knight, K.M. Lowe, KT Kitchin, Lauren Connors, Lizzie James, Louisa Line, Paula Acton, Rebecca Barber, Sienna Grant, Stacey Broadbent, TA Andrews, T.L Wainwright and Taylor Porter
Cover Designer: Kathryn Dee at KatDeezigns

Add it to your TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46132959-key-to-my-heart-anthology

This is an official Books on the Beach anthology brought to you from several attending authors of the Books on the Beach international signing event.

This anthology is full of stories of sweet romance, hearts racing and love blossoming.
All the proceeds from the anthology are being donated to charity.
All the sweetest sentiments of a summer romance brought to you by an amazing group of authors.
Get swept up in your summer escape and find your new romance.

Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE copy of It’s Complicated from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.