Category: Writing
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Over and Out: book cover design options
With the first draft of the third book in my Rise and Shine series marinating in a drawer, I’m sorting out the book cover design. I’ve put together four celebration-themed cover design options for Over and Out, and I’m keen for your thoughts! Which (if any) of the book covers looks like a fun read? […]
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First draft of new novella: done!
I overshot, but it’s done! The third book in my Rise and Shine series of gay romcom novellas. Here’s my project target summary from Scrivener: The first in the series – Duck and Dive – came in at around 22,000 words, and the second – Slip and Slide – ended up at 36,000 words. Looks […]
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100,000 words (so far)
I’ve just cracked 100,000 words written this year (so far) 🥳 Take that 2020! Tracking my word count, you can see the surge for each first draft, then the plateau as I tidy them up, move them around, then convince people they might like to read them. The first two books of my gay romcom […]
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Short Story: The Office Affair
The Office Affair is my latest short story, a scandalous bite-sized tale which can be devoured in only a few minutes. Perhaps while you’re waiting for the bus to arrive? Or to look busy so you can avoid talking to your Uber driver? I released it to my mailing list subscribers last week, and I’m […]
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Duck and Dive: dedication and acknowledgements
When I published my first novella, Duck and Dive, I was very new to formatting and preparing ebooks for publication. I am still far from being an expert, but I have gained a little more confidence in adding other bits and pieces to the book. So, I’ve updated the ebook with a dedication at the […]
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Duck and Dive: Kindle Countdown Deal
Duck and Dive is 99p/99c on the UK / US Kindle stores for 1 week only! A gay romantic comedy novella about trying to come out and failing spectacularly 🏳️🌈😆 UK: normally £1.99, now 99p (5–11 August 2020 only) US: normally $2.99, now 99c (5–11 August 2020 only) Promo not available on AU / CA […]
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Let’s Get Digital
David Gaughran has recently released the fourth edition of Let’s Get Digital: How to Self-Publish, and Why You Should. I devoured the third edition while preparing Duck and Dive for publication, so I can’t wait to see what new material he has in this edition. Let’s Get Digital is packed with practical advice. It gave […]