The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) offers members a number of benefits, one of which is discounted or subsidised manuscript assessments. New authors should always get an manuscript assessment done on their work, but even more experienced authors will benefit from a second set of eyes. I actually didn’t even know about the NZSA… Continue reading I’m an NZSA Startwrite Manuscript Assessor!

My lovely sister-in-law Brenda invited me to speak at her local book club while we were visiting recently. What a wonderful evening it was! The group is new and were so welcoming; it was a real privilege to be invited. It did remind me though: you can’t write if you don’t read. So keep reading,… Continue reading Guest Speaker at the Tairua Book Club

Since releasing my first book in June 2017, I reckon I have just passed having 600 books ‘out there’. That includes both e-book and paperback formats across all 3 books. The reason I put ‘sales’ in quotes is because the numbers include books I’ve gifted or given away. Now, I realise that 600 is not… Continue reading 600 ‘sales’ milestone

Look what arrived in the post this week! The certificate came with a bunch of stickers to put on my books. Looks like I’ll have to get more books printed as I only have about 10 left in stock. Or I could stick 10 on each book 🙂 Book 1 Medar – published August 2017. Click… Continue reading Caleb Award finalist

One of the best things about having a book published is receiving direct feedback from a reader that they love your book! This young man is the grandson of a local writing colleague. As you can see from his cup, he is award-winning himself. He is a very gifted writer at such a young age,… Continue reading I have a fan!