For the Love of Roman - Phillip Pavlović - Review
For the Love of Roman is a marvellous exercise that blends historical storytelling, drama, and surrealism which is guaranteed to catch most who read it off guard with its power, beauty and drama.
Where are you? by Katie Herdman - Book Review
In 2019, Katie Herdman, began keeping a journal of life with her husband Jim and his mental and physical decline at the hands of Parkinson's disease and dementia, which eventually caused him to sadly pass away in the August of 2020
Morning Zen by Adrian Gonzalez - Book Review
The Book Network review of Adrian Gonzalez’s ‘Morning Zen’.
Book Review: 23 Minutes by Aleksandr Jarid
Previously, The Book Network has been in conversation with Aleksandr Jarid about his novel Fateful Hope, and has also discussed his more recent book, Sunflower. Whatever the theme of his novels, they always combine interesting characters with engaging stories and plenty of food for thought. Jarid is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and therefore spares no expense going into great depth with his characters and their life experience. Readers are promised a deep dive into the human psyche every time they pick up one of Jarid’s books, and his recent novel 23 Minutes is no exception. Though this time, there is a twist…
Book Review: Discovery of The Five Senses
K.N. Smith is a writer with some impressive projects to her name. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, having founded the organisation Mental Health California, as well as creating and directing the non-profit mental health platform for boys and men of colour, Brother be Well.
Book Review: Trust Me, I’m a Care Worker by Chris Bulteel
Chris Bulteel‘s life has been somewhat exceptional. Alongside a career in catering that lasted 30 years, he also became Mayor of two different towns and gained the extremely rare accolade of Sheriff in one of them. But arguably most remarkable, is his career in the care sector, where through a great deal of hard work he reached a senior position before humbly retiring.
Book Review: Unleash The Magnificent You! by Christopher Bradbury
Do you have goals in life but can’t seem to get on the right path? Or maybe you have problems and aren’t sure how to solve them. The good news is you are not alone, and fortunately, there is a book that just might help you with these conundrums and a great deal more beyond.
How to stay relevant after publishing your book
When you’re marketing your book, it’s important to be creative and think outside the box. There are several ways to get your book noticed, and it’s up to you to find the ones that work best for you and your book.
The art of building professional publishing relationships
If you're thinking about becoming an author, I want to share with you a lesson I learned the hard way: the importance of finding a good team of publishing professionals to help you produce your book.
5 important reasons why your book needs reviews and where you can get them!
A book review, simply put, is a critical evaluation of your book, that is written by someone who has read your book. Book reviews provide insight into what the book is about and this is important as readers rely on them to decide whether to buy a book or not.
Book Review: Adventures in Diviniand by Nancy Olawale
Great creativity can be harnessed at any age, as proved by an exciting and wonderful new book from young aspiring writer, Nancy Olawale. Based in Worcestershire, England, Nancy has many hobbies and interests, including netball, music, the violin, psychology, drawing, and animation. Alongside all of this, and inspired through reading other adventure and fantasy stories, Nancy has crafted a novel ideal for children aged 9 to 14, and it was written when she was just 11 years old.
Diary of a Debut Novelist: Publication
The biggest lesson I got from publication was just how much of it is a team effort. Years of typing away alone in your room gets you to a Word document; it takes many people to make that a real life book.
How to Boost Your Online Presence as an Author in 6 Easy Steps
Introducing Rudo Muchoko’s guest blog series, in which the author of Awakening the Power of Self-Publishing, The Ultimate Guide, runs through a short series of tips for a better publishing experience.
Author Spotlight: Charlotte Llewelyn-Wells - Secrets in Scarlet
Rising up from the sinister depths of the Arkham Horror universe comes a brand new anthology from Aconyte Books, providing a banquet of conspiracy, mystery and no end of chills. Secrets in Scarlet is a collection of thematically linked horror stories surrounding just a few of Arkham Horror’s characters and the otherworldly forces controlling their destiny.
Social media for writers: A beginner’s guide
Declaring that as a society we are fairly dependent on social media may be a significant understatement. Almost everybody has a social media account and we each spend a large amount of each day, scrolling on Twitter, liking photos on Instagram, watching TikTok videos and stalking old friends on Facebook.
Diary of a Debut: Anxiety
Anxiety (noun) - an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.
Each one of us once faced such a problem of uneasiness, vulnerability or worry. This week Jenna Adams told her side of the story and how she has dealt with it. To check it out, visit our blog page Diary of a Debut Novelist: Anxiety.
The Advantages of an Author Website
Do I really need an author website? Is it worth the time? Will it actually help me sell more books?
I’ve heard it all before, the short answer is; yes, yes and absolutely yes! But if you are not convinced, I have compiled a list of the top advantages of creating an author website.
Introducing… The Elephants Trunk
Championing diversity in children’s literature is a challenge for today’s publishers. Many children do not feel ‘seen’ in the stories that they read. While there has been a general shift towards more representation, the market is still some way short of the mark. Thankfully Teresa and Derek Bellamy may have devised a unique and wonderful solution to this task.
How to Launch your Book Online
A quick guide on the basics you need to hit as an author launching your book online.
Diary of a Debut: Marketing
This week Jenna Adams @jennaadamsbooks documents ins and outs of her journey on publishing her book with @neemtreepress.
What it's like, when you have to promote your own book? What is beneficial for book promotion? How to get started?