Category Archives: author promotion

Meet John McFarland, author of Annette: A Big Hairy Mom

As I am slowly starting to unwind after a rather hectic year, I have the pleasure of interviewing author John McFarland – my last interview for 2014 (and for a while). John McFarland is the author of a new Young Reader novel about … Continue reading

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The Summoning of The One virtual blog tour

This week it is my pleasure to host author, Royce Bond during his virtual blog tour for his new book, The Summoning of The One (Book 2 in The Knights of Katesch), published by Morris Publishing. Rockhampton resident, Royce Bond, published … Continue reading

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Review of Suburban Terrors by Pauline Montagna

Do we really know what secrets lurk behind the tall fences and locked doors of our city’s suburbs? Suburban Terrors by Pauline Montagna is a collection of twelve stories that delve into that mysterious realm, prompting the realisation that not … Continue reading

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Pauline Montagna’s ‘Surburban Terrors’ Virtual Blog Tour

This week author Pauline Montagna is busy dropping by many blog sites as part of her Surburban Terrors Virtual Blog Tour. Today, she drops by my blog. First, a little about Pauline. Pauline Montagna was born into an Italian family in … Continue reading

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Chatting with author, Morgen Bailey

Today, I welcome the lovely Morgen Bailey to my blogging corner. Morgen must be one of the busiest writers I ‘know’.  And when I say ‘busy’, I am sure after reading this, you will agree that this is certainly an understatement. This then … Continue reading

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Don’t wait for your muse

My writing friend, Dianne (Di) Bates, has been authoring books (120+) for over 30 years, and has been making a living from being a full-time author for over ten years. And instead of putting her feet up once a manuscript has been … Continue reading

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Meet Donna Smith, co-author of A Christmas Tail

Donna Smith, my co-author of our newly released children’s Christmas book, A Christmas Tail dropped by Spider Ink Press during the week. During our fabulous cyber launch celebration on Monday 2 December you may have ‘discovered’ a little more about … Continue reading

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You’re invited to ‘A Christmas Tail’ cyber launch party 2-6 Dec.

CYBER PARTY INVITATION Donna Smith and I are delighted to announce a launch party to celebrate the release of A Christmas Tail, beautifully illustrated by Aaron Pocock. Celebrations kick off on Monday 2  December and festivities will continue throughout the week … Continue reading

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Meet Susie Caron during her virtual blog tour

November and December is a busy time for author, Susie Caron.  Susie is currently celebrating the release of her books, Twee’ and I Am Twee’ as part of her ‘Between You and Me’ series of children’s books. Susie’s  allegory picture … Continue reading

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DC Green’s Monster School

Note:  Additional paragraphs have  been added to this post since it was first published on 14 November 2013. Monster School is the first of the three-book series, City of Monsters  by the talented children’s writer and award winning surf journalist, … Continue reading

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