Category Archives: writers

Writing Process Blog Hop Tour

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Helen Ross

Australian writer and poet, Gabrielle Bryden has tagged me in a Writing Process Blog Tour. Gabrielle is a very talented writer/poet so please check out her lovely blog. The Writing Process Blog Tour involves me answering four questions and tagging … Continue reading →

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Launch of How to Promote Your Children’s Book by Katie Davis

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Helen Ross

Children’s author/illustrator and authorpreneur Katie Davis has just released her second edition of her ebook How to Promote Your Children’s Book: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Create a Bestseller. I bought the first edition last year and found it a … Continue reading →

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Webinar on authors as entrepreneurs

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Helen Ross

We all know of the changes in the publishing world. With that (unless we are outrageously famous and have a publisher bending over backwards for us), we as writers cannot just concentrate on writing our next book or collection of poems, … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait for your muse

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Helen Ross

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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Progressive post party for HonieBriggs.com

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen Ross

“… a true friend has your best interests at heart and the pluck to tell you what you need to hear.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly For the month of December, my blogger friend Honie Briggs is celebrating … Continue reading →

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Meet Susie Caron during her virtual blog tour

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Helen Ross

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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New Pre-launch Christmas In July Release

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Helen Ross

Psst! I know it isn’t Christmas yet, and most of us don’t really want to know. However, if you like to party, keep reading. It is currently winter time in Australia. And for many people who live in areas where … Continue reading →

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Book App Academy – registration open till 21 June.

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Helen Ross

Book app expert, Karen Robertson, has just reopened her online Home Study Course for creating book apps – Book App Academy – and is taking new members until June 21st 2013! ~~~~~~~~ This 8-module, video-tutorial course takes you through planning … Continue reading →

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Why you should/shouldn’t create a book app.

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Helen Ross

If you’ve ever wondered what a book app is and if it’s a publishing option you could consider, then I’ve got something to help. It’s a one-pager written by book app expert, Karen Robertson, about what a book app is, … Continue reading →

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Could your book be a book app? FREE How to Webinar

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Helen Ross

If you’ve wondered whether your book could be a book app but have no idea how to get started or are technophobic, check out this jargon-free, 1-hour FREE training webinar from book app expert, Karen Robertson. Karen has helped dozens of … Continue reading →