Tag: Duck and Dive

• My gay romcom paperbacks are available

  These guys have been a little while coming as I had much (!) to learn… But, after a couple of rounds of proof copies (first round, second round), I’m really happy with how these final versions have turned out! I quietly ordered myself the full set of the Rise and Shine books to double check […]

  G B Ralph

  28 Oct 2021

  Writing

  Books, Duck and Dive, Gay, Novella, Over and Out, Paperbacks, Rise and Shine, romcom, Slip and Slide

• Paperback proofs

  The first ever physical copies of my first ever book 😱 (Note, paperbacks are not yet for sale, but the ebooks definitely are.) Overall, I’m pleased with how they turned out. I’ve got a bunch of little changes I want to make, then I’ll order another round of printed proofs. We’ll see how many rounds […]

  G B Ralph

  15 Sep 2021

  Writing

  Books, Duck and Dive, Formatting, Paperbacks, Printing, Proofs, Publishing, Rise and Shine, Self-publishing, Writing

• Duck and Dive is on Bargain Booksy

  Bzz bzz bzz 🐝 Bargain Booksy has Duck and Dive listed at 99c for the US Kindle store! This follows on from last week’s feature on The Fussy Librarian. Grab your copy now, or you can check out Bargain Booksy’s other LGBTQ bargains. Psst… Not in the US? No worries, it’s on sale for the […]

  G B Ralph

  28 Apr 2021

  Writing

  Bargains, Books, Duck and Dive, Gay, Kindle, Promo, Rise and Shine, romcom, sale

• Book sale and Fussy Librarian feature

  Duck and Dive (Rise and Shine #1) is on sale WORLDWIDE 🌏 99p in the UK, 99c in the US, and at correspondingly low prices in all other Amazon stores! Nab yourself a copy now: 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 (🇳🇿) 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇯🇵 🇧🇷 🇲🇽 🇮🇳 Already got it? Maybe tell your […]

  G B Ralph

  22 Apr 2021

  Writing

  Bargains, Books, Duck and Dive, Fussy Librarian, Kindle, Promo, Rise and Shine, romcom, sale

• Podcast with my book cover redesigns, website, emoji use, and quiche 👨‍🍳

  The Marks are at it again! Duck and Dive‘s cover refresh and my website are briefly discussed on the latest episode of the Bestseller Experiment podcast, along with how I’ve used emojis to give potential readers a flavour of what to expect. But, to put it in context I’m going to back it up for […]

  G B Ralph

  16 Apr 2021

  Writing

  Bestseller Experiment, Cover design, Duck and Dive, Gay, Novella, Podcasts, Rise and Shine, Website, Writing

• New cover design and two freebies

  That’s right folks! Duck and Dive has had a facelift 😍 Now everyone knows what they’re in for at a glance i.e. a light-hearted, contemporary tale with gays, romance, and comedy. Duck and Dive is a gay romantic comedy novella about coming out and failing spectacularly. If you haven’t read it yet, check out the […]

  G B Ralph

  7 Apr 2021

  Reading, Writing

  Book covers, Books, Cover design, Duck and Dive, Freebies, Kindle, Promo, Rise and Shine, Slip and Slide

• Valentine’s Day 2021 romance-ish reads

  Feeling the love (or the lust?) in the lead up to Valentine’s Day? Or have you had enough already? Whatever you’re feeling, I’ve rounded up a few of my favourite recent reads that aren’t necessarily romances, but flirt with the idea at least. Drowned Country by Emily Tesh is the continuation of Henry and Tobias’ […]

  G B Ralph

  11 Feb 2021

  Reading

  Books, Duck and Dive, Fantasy, MMromance, Reading, Romance, Slip and Slide, Valentine's Day

• 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 […]

  G B Ralph

  2 Sep 2020

  Writing

  Duck and Dive, Ebooks, Formatting, Kindle, Publishing, Rise and Shine, Writing

• 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 […]

  G B Ralph

  5 Aug 2020

  Writing

  Bingo, Books, Deal, Duck and Dive, Kindle, Rise and Shine, Writing

• Duck and Dive: one month later

  It’s been a month since I released my first piece of fiction for sale (UK, US, AU, CA)! Some people even bought it and read it, for which I am so grateful. The release of Duck and Dive involved a huge list of firsts for me: Putting something I’ve written out in public, then actually […]

  G B Ralph

  24 Jun 2020

  Writing

  Duck and Dive, Feedback, Marketing, Podcasts, Publishing, Ratings, Reviews, Rise and Shine, Writing