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Changes to Gmail Impacts YOUR Inbox

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Helen Ross

If you use Gmail, you may have noticed that they have set up automated filters and is sorting your email into them. These changes will happen automatically (without your permission), and will most likely mis-filter your emails, including my emails … Continue reading →

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My return from the darkness

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Helen Ross

Hi everyone. Today marks my return to my little corner of the blogging world. Any past prolonged pauses over the last few months have been because of my monthly interstate trips to care for my mum. Unfortunately the hand of … Continue reading →

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2010 interviews with talented independently published Aussie authors

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Helen Ross

2010 interviews with talented independently published Aussie authors Continue reading →

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2010 in review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Helen Ross

2010 in review. My most popular posts Continue reading →

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Interview 14. Why I have self-published my poetry.

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Helen Ross

Interview 14. Why I have self-published my poetry. Interview with Stephen Whiteside. Continue reading →

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Interview 7. Why I published independently.

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Helen Ross

Interview # 7. Lorna Gregory, author of Miss Minnie The Frantic Poodle. Lorna realises the self publishing journey may have some steep hills but she is travelling with eyes wide open. Continue reading →

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Interview 2. Why I self published.

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Helen Ross

As you know I am currently interviewing successful Australian self-published authors. The term successful is not confined to print runs and subsequent sales, but to an author who has not quitted writing because they couldn’t find a mainstream publisher. They have discovered other avenues to get their work out there, are enjoying their journey, and above all – they are still writing. I have chosen an eclectic mix of writers and have loved interviewing them and reading their stories. Each author is inspirational and amazing. And this week’s author is no exception. I’d like to kick off my second interview by welcoming Pauline Montagna to my blog. Continue reading →

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Thought of the day – Concentrate on details

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Helen Ross

Whether you believe in horoscopes or not, I recently read the following for my star sign (Scorpio)and thought the message definitely something to think about. Continue reading →

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So you want to write – so, just write!

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Helen Ross

Like most people with an email, address I often receive chain emails asking me to read the message, then pass it on – and great things will happen. And if I don’t, I will suffer years of bad luck, or I will be pelted on with large stones. Continue reading →