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Explore our latest features, including author interviews, book highlights, publishing news, writing advice and stories from across our publishing community. From conversations with our authors to insights into the writing and publishing journey, this is where we share the stories behind the books and the people who bring them to life.

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May 11, 2021

Robert T. Armstrong - Author Life

Robert T. Armstrong, the author of Full Circle: From Africa and Back Again, shares some details about his life after becoming a new author! Did you always dream of becoming an author? No. Never. Sports, Mathematics and English literature I loved at school. I was an avid reader but never contemplated becoming an author. In fact, my English spelling all my life has been terrible. Once I was sent to work in Central Asia on airport projects. My boss in Hong Kong, an eminent claims con...

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May 7, 2021

Bookshops 101

All you need to know about bookshops Bookshops all work in the same way. They will only stock the books that are in demand. They do this because they only have a hundred/few hundred spaces to give to newer books; stocking a book they cannot see any reception or demand for, is a risky business move. Any bookshop will usually be hesitant to stock a book unless it: Sells well. Is already in the book charts. Is regularly asked for by customers in the store. If the book or author ...

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May 6, 2021

Robert Morehead | The Barberton Herald

Robert Morehead, the author of Thoughts on Being: A Collection of Lyrical Verse, was featured by The Barberton Herald! "When Bob Morehead was 12, he was stricken with a sudden revelation while sitting in his junior high school study hall, “You’re a writer!”" Read the full article here. Buy the book yourself here.

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May 6, 2021

Samantha Hahn | Featured by Forward.com

Samantha Hahn, author of On The Roof: A look inside Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, was featured in an article on Forward.com! You can check out the article here! Want a copy of the book for yourself? Click here.

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May 6, 2021

Grant Rosenberg | Interview with BendFilm Festival

Grant Rosenberg, the author of Gideon, was interviewed by BendFilm Festival on Youtube! Grant shares a lot of details, as well as discusses French Exit, which is currently in theatres now. You can check the interview out here. Want a copy of Grant's book? Get it here.

Author Life

May 5, 2021

Rocco Blasi - Author Life

Rocco Blasi, the author of Florio and Biancofiore Peripatetic Lovers, released their book in 2020. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life has been treating them since they were published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Yes. I began keeping a diary and writing a Kipling-like jungle adventure when I was 10 years old, during my stay at the Principe di Piemonte Orphanage in Potenza (Italy). It was the only way to attend High School. Wha...

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May 5, 2021

Galawezh Bayiz | Babylon Radio Network

Galawezh Bayiz, the author of The Prince and the Donkey, was interviewed by the Babylon Radio Network! Galawezh talks about publishing their book, and what it's like to be a new author. You can listen to the podcast here. You can purchase the book here.

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May 5, 2021

Wendy Beasley | Author Liesel K. Hill Podcast

Wendy Beasley, author of Charlotte and the Fairies, and Beasts and Butterflies, was interviewed on a podcast by Author Liesel K. Hill! Wendy shares the in's and out's of becoming an author, and much, much more! You can listen to the podcast here. You can purchase Wendy's books here.

Author Academy

April 30, 2021

How to Promote Children's Books

How to promote children’s books You wouldn’t market children’s books to a book club for thrillers, would you? Different genres require unique marketing strategies. But what are the main differences?  Firstly, there are lot of kids books in our current market. It’s one of the biggest and most popular genres of books. One place you can market your book, where no other genre can, is schools. But before we start, let’s think of a plan. Workshops Tal...