Well, the only excuse I have about this extremely late festive message is being too busy walking on the beach and swimming in the rock pool at Towradgi... what I wait for the whole year round, in France.
Anyway, I thought this clever little Xmas wish, put together by my talented Triskele Books colleague, JJ Marsh too good not to share.
Sunday 29 December 2013
Monday 16 December 2013
The Third Path to Publication: Is it Right for You?
Many thanks to Anne R. Allen for inviting me to her blog to talk about the Author Collective and its place in today's publishing world.
Thursday 12 December 2013
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Our Triskele Books handy list of acronyms and abbreviations for the indie author.
Mailbox Monday
Many thanks to Yvonne from Fiction Books, for featuring Spirit of Lost Angels and Wolfsangel in Mailbox Monday!
Tuesday 10 December 2013
Tuesday 3 December 2013
First French Review!
Very happy to find that French readers relate to Spirit of Lost Angels too! Here is my first French Review.
Monday 2 December 2013
December Book of the Month
Wolfsangel is December book of the month over at France Book Tours. There is also a giveaway to win a signed copy if anyone is interested.
Saturday 30 November 2013
'Tis the Season...
‘Tis the season …
To curl up in a comfy armchair beside a crackling fire, hot chocolate and good book in hand.
‘Tis the season ….
To escape the heat of the Southern Hemisphere in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, cool cocktail and good book in hand.
‘Tis the season …
To tear your hair out over Christmas gifts.
‘Tis the season ...
for the Triskele Books CHRISTMAS PROMO!
Massive Triskele Santa Sack
Grab a Triskele eBook for only 99 cents
December 6-8 only
Details on the Triskele blog:
http://triskelebooks.blogspot.fr/2013/11/tis-season.html
To curl up in a comfy armchair beside a crackling fire, hot chocolate and good book in hand.
‘Tis the season ….
To escape the heat of the Southern Hemisphere in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, cool cocktail and good book in hand.
‘Tis the season …
To tear your hair out over Christmas gifts.
‘Tis the season ...
for the Triskele Books CHRISTMAS PROMO!
Massive Triskele Santa Sack
Grab a Triskele eBook for only 99 cents
December 6-8 only
Details on the Triskele blog:
http://triskelebooks.blogspot.fr/2013/11/tis-season.html
Friday 22 November 2013
Thursday 21 November 2013
THE STORIES BEHIND THE STORY
Thanks to Naomi of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Goodreads group for her feature on my books today.
Tuesday 19 November 2013
TRISKELE BOOKS LAUNCH
Back home from a fabulous, exciting and exhausting weekend for the launch of the 3 latest Triskele Books releases. Wolfsangel is finally out on its lonesome in the big wide world! Read all about the fun at Chorleywood Literary Festival here.
The Human Library
Buzz around the books table
Well-earned glasses of wine at the end of the day...
INTERVIEW AND REVIEW
Many thanks to Jo Barton (and Jaffa!) for her lovely interview, review and giveaway of Wolfsangel, on her blog.
Monday 18 November 2013
PRISM BOOK TOUR
Join Triskele Books this week for the Prism Book Tours Giveaway week. All the Triskele Books authors and books featured in this week-long giveaway event.
WOLFSANGEL VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR
Drop in to say hi somewhere along the road of my virtual book tour, with France Book Tours, from November 11th - 20th. Reviews and Giveaways abound!
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Once Upon A Time....
there were five writers.
They believed there was a third way of publishing, somewhere over the rainbow.
So they packed their books and set off to explore.
This is what happened on the journey.
The Triskele Trail is a true story.
About a writers' collective who made some mistakes and some smart decisions; who discovered opportunities, found friends and dodged predators in the independent publishing jungle.
Fourteen books later, here are the lessons we learned.
This is not a How-To book.
This is How-We-Did-It.
This is The Triskele Trail.
Read the rest of the story on the Triskele Books blog...
They believed there was a third way of publishing, somewhere over the rainbow.
So they packed their books and set off to explore.
This is what happened on the journey.
The Triskele Trail is a true story.
About a writers' collective who made some mistakes and some smart decisions; who discovered opportunities, found friends and dodged predators in the independent publishing jungle.
Fourteen books later, here are the lessons we learned.
This is not a How-To book.
This is How-We-Did-It.
This is The Triskele Trail.
Read the rest of the story on the Triskele Books blog...
Friday 8 November 2013
The Affair of the Diamond Necklace. RIP Jeanne de Valois.... or not?
Read my take on this enigmatic scandal that rocked France pre-revolution on the English Historical Fiction Authors blog.
Friends, Family & Other Strangers From Downunder Free!
Fancy Australian short stories? My collection, Friends, Family & Other Strangers From Downunder is free on Amazon from 8th - 12th November.
Thursday 7 November 2013
Wolfsangel Giveaway
If anybody is interested in winning a print copy of Wolfsangel, I am running a Goodreads giveway from 6th - 24th November.
Tuesday 5 November 2013
WOLFSANGEL GOING ON TOUR!
I'm pleased to announce the upcoming blog tour of Wolfsangel, with France Book Tours.
In conjunction with the tour of Wolfsangel, listen to a Podcast excerpt of the book.
In conjunction with the tour of Wolfsangel, listen to a Podcast excerpt of the book.
Wednesday 23 October 2013
GOODREADS FOR AUTHORS
Looking for a few tips on how to make Goodreads work best for you? Read my article here, on the Triskele Books blog.
Tuesday 15 October 2013
Spirit of Lost Angels Giveaway
This week, the English Historical Fiction Authors blog is hosting a giveaway of Spirit of Lost Angels. 1 (international) paperback and 2 e-copies to be won!
Friday 11 October 2013
Cover Reveal Triskele Books November 2013 Releases
3 gorgeous new covers. 3 fab new Triskele Books.
Launch party November 16th, Chorleywood Literary Festival. Be there, or be .... somewhere else!
Launch party November 16th, Chorleywood Literary Festival. Be there, or be .... somewhere else!
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Chorleywood Literary Festival
The Triskele girls are very happy to announce that we will be appearing at the Chorleywood Literary Festival on Saturday November 16th, 2013. If anyone is planning on going to the festival, we'd love you to drop by and say hello!
We'll be conducting The Human Library whereby participants can borrow one of the Triskele authors to discuss any aspect of indie publishing.
And, The Rise of the Author Collective where we will talk about the lessons we've learned on the self-publishing journey and the benefits of working together. These events are Free, but ticketed. For more information, see Chorleywood Events.
The Launch:
We will also be launching the next three new releases from the Triskele Books collective:
· Wolfsangel - Liza Perrat
· Overlord - JD Smith
· Ghost Town - Catriona Troth
.... Cover reveal to follow!
We'll be conducting The Human Library whereby participants can borrow one of the Triskele authors to discuss any aspect of indie publishing.
And, The Rise of the Author Collective where we will talk about the lessons we've learned on the self-publishing journey and the benefits of working together. These events are Free, but ticketed. For more information, see Chorleywood Events.
The Launch:
We will also be launching the next three new releases from the Triskele Books collective:
· Wolfsangel - Liza Perrat
· Overlord - JD Smith
· Ghost Town - Catriona Troth
.... Cover reveal to follow!
Friday 20 September 2013
LOCATION, LOCUTION
Many thanks to my Triskele Books colleague, JJ Marsh, for her interview in The Displaced Nation, on bringing location to life in fiction writing.
Tuesday 27 August 2013
EFestival of Words Virtual Book Fair
Several months ago, I was nicely surprised when a fellow writer brought to my attention that Spirit of Lost Angels had been nominated for the EFestival of Words Independent Book Awards.
I eventually discovered it was a lovely book blogger/reviewer who nominated my novel (you know who you are!).
Taking place over last weekend, the virtual festival was a fun event, with workshops, swag bags and lots of bookish discussions. And I was very happy to learn that Spirit of Lost Angels won the Best Historical Fiction category. Many thanks to the organisers of the festival, and to those lovely supporters who voted for my book.
I eventually discovered it was a lovely book blogger/reviewer who nominated my novel (you know who you are!).
Taking place over last weekend, the virtual festival was a fun event, with workshops, swag bags and lots of bookish discussions. And I was very happy to learn that Spirit of Lost Angels won the Best Historical Fiction category. Many thanks to the organisers of the festival, and to those lovely supporters who voted for my book.
Friday 23 August 2013
More on the Author Collective
In the second in our series of conversations with other author collectives, Triskele Books talks to Notting Hill Press on our blog.
Wednesday 14 August 2013
16th Century Russians and Tatars Come To Life
Want to know more about 16th century Tatars and Russians? Read my review of The Golden Lynx and interview with author, C.P. Lesley.
Friday 9 August 2013
Self-pub Tips
Need any tips on self-publishing? Pop over to the Triskele Books blog and read our collection.
Wednesday 7 August 2013
Friday 26 July 2013
THE RISE OF THE AUTHOR COLLECTIVE
Today, in the first of a series of discussions with other author collectives, I discuss the value of author collectives for indie publishers, with Five Directions Press, on the Triskele blog.
Saturday 13 July 2013
INDIE BOOK OF THE DAY
Very pleased to learn that Spirit of Lost Angels was selected as Indie Book of the Day Award Winner for 13th July, 2013. They also sent me a lovely certificate and badge:
Tuesday 2 July 2013
Spirit of Lost Angels Finalist in EFestival of Words Awards
Very pleased to see that Spirit of Lost Angels is a finalist in two categories of the EFestival of Words Awards: Best Historical Fiction and Best Novel. If you have read the book and enjoyed it, I would really appreciate your vote! Thanks a lot To vote, go to the EFestival of Words site and register (it's free). Then go to the Awards Hall area, and just scroll down to Best Historical Fiction and Best Novel categories. And you can vote in both categories.
Thanks again!
Cheers,
Liza
Thanks again!
Cheers,
Liza
Monday 24 June 2013
Historical Novel Society Conference 2013
Very chuffed to see Spirit of Lost Angels highly recommended at the HNS 2013 conference in H.F. "Off the Beaten Path".
Wednesday 19 June 2013
How To Make Printed Marketing Materials Work for You
The very-talented Jane Dixon-Smith, of JD Smith Design fame, and my fellow Triskele Books colleague, blogs this week about marketing options available to authors. Choosing well-presented, professionally-designed material can make your books stand out from the crowd.
Check out Jane’s advice on this week’s Triskele blog.
Thursday 13 June 2013
SPIRIT OF LOST ANGELS SHORTLISTED
A lovely surprise to see Spirit of Lost Angels shortlisted in the Writing Magazine Self-Publishing Awards this year.
Saturday 8 June 2013
Indie-friendly Book Reviewers
Having trouble finding reviews for your indie book? Read my article on Indie-friendly book reviewers in this month's edition of Words with Jam.
Monday 3 June 2013
Triskele books launch at Foyles
Just home after a fabulous, if not tiring, weekend in London for our second big Triskele Books launch at Foyles Bookstore in Charing Cross Road. It was great to meet my lovely fellow Writing Asylum writers in person. Thanks so much for your support everyone, and I hope you had a great time!
The Triskele Books girls: Gillian Hamer, JD Smith, JJMarsh, Liza Perrat, Catriona Troth:
My interview with Gillian Hamer:
My interview with Catriona Troth:
Finally worked out that damn microphone!
The calm before the storm:
Chatting with fellow Writing Asylum colleagues:
The books:
The crowd:
The Triskele Books girls: Gillian Hamer, JD Smith, JJMarsh, Liza Perrat, Catriona Troth:
My interview with Gillian Hamer:
My interview with Catriona Troth:
Finally worked out that damn microphone!
The calm before the storm:
Chatting with fellow Writing Asylum colleagues:
The books:
The crowd:
Sunday 26 May 2013
Triskele Books "Collective" Giveaway and Author Features
For each day of this week, starting 26th May, Laura from Colorimetry will interview a different Triskele Books author, who will offer a free e-copy of their book. And on Launch Day - June 1st - it's the Big Giveaway. All seven of the Triskele Books will be on offer for a signed paperback giveaway of whichever book(s) readers choose.
Saturday 25 May 2013
New giveaway and review of Spirit of Lost Angels
Many thanks to Audra of Unabridged Chick for her lovely review of Spirit of Lost Angels. Audra is also hosting a giveaway of one paperback and two e-copies. Enter the draw until 7th June, on her blog.
Saturday 11 May 2013
Saturday 4 May 2013
Spirit of Lost Angels Nominated for EFestival of Words Award
I was very happy to learn Spirit of Lost Angels has been nominated in the Best Novel and Historical Fiction categories for the 2013 eFestival of Words Awards.
Monday 29 April 2013
HISTORICAL FICTIONISTAS GOODREADS GROUP GIVEAWAY
Firstly, I am so excited Spirit of Lost Angels will be featured as the Author group read for June, and I’m
really looking forward to discussing the book with you.
For members of the Goodreads
Historical Fictionistas group, I am hosting a giveaway before the group read
begins.
The giveaway will start on May 1st and end on May 10th,
to give the paperback copy time to arrive from France.
One paperback copy will
be available for international readers and two e-copies in whatever format is desired.
Please send me a message on
Goodreads to enter and I will make up an anonymous draw.
If you would like to listen to a Podcast of Spirit of Lost Angels.
Reviews of Spirit of Lost Angels.
Many thanks to all those members who choose to participate.
Friday 26 April 2013
New Triskle Books covers
Stunning covers from the talented JD Smith for the four new Triskele Books launch on June 1st. Gorgeous!
Thursday 25 April 2013
Spirit of Lost Angels Giveaway
Many thanks to Leah, of Uncorked Thoughts, for her lovely review of Spirit of Lost Angels. Enter Leah's giveaway, running for the next fortnight, to be in the running for a signed paperback or two e-copies of the novel.
Friday 19 April 2013
Indies at 2013 London Book Fair
Read this article from my Triskele Books colleague, Catriona Troth, on how indie authors blew up a storm at this year's LBF.
Tuesday 16 April 2013
Triskele Books at London Book Fair
Thanks to our Triskele Books rep, Catriona Troth, we are getting first-hand news of the big event. Very pleased to see all our lovely books lined up together on the Triskele Books shelf...
Monday 15 April 2013
GIVEAWAY FOLLOW-UP
Last week, Laura from Colorimetry kindly hosted a giveaway for Spirit of Lost Angels. I'm pleased to say the giveaway was a great success and garnered many comments. In an effort to answer all the questions, I have posted a guest blog on Colorimetry.
Wednesday 10 April 2013
METADATA WEBINAR
Yesterday I attended a webinar on Metadata, hosted by the Bookseller, in association with BIC (Book Industry Communication), sponsored by Virtusales. My Triskele Books colleague, JJ Marsh, beat me to a blog post, and explains it far better than I could.
Sunday 7 April 2013
Spirit of Lost Angels up for The People's Book Award
Anyone who has read and enjoyed Spirit of Lost Angels, I'd really appreciate your vote! Thanks in advance.
Friday 5 April 2013
Latest review of Spirit of Lost Angels
Many thanks to Megan, of Reading in the Sunshine, for her lovely 5-star review of Spirit of Lost Angels.
Thursday 28 March 2013
New Interview & Giveaway of Spirit of Lost Angels
Thank you to Laura of Colimetry for interviewing me and for hosting an Easter giveaway of Spirit of Lost Angels.
Wednesday 27 March 2013
How to Make Your Manuscript Impress
Read JJ Marsh's enlightening article on how best to present your manuscript on the Triskele Books blog.
Sunday 17 March 2013
Historical Fiction Club
Join Gillian Hamer, Jane Dixon Smith and myself on the Triskele Books blog chatting about Historical Fiction
Wednesday 13 March 2013
Value of the Author Collective
Hop on over to Awesome Indies to read my post about how author collectives can help indie publishers.
Sunday 10 March 2013
Indie-friendly Book Reviewers
If you are an indie-published author and looking for the best way to get your book reviewed, read my post today on the Triskele Books Blog.
Saturday 9 March 2013
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Saturday 2 March 2013
Thursday 28 February 2013
Awesome Indies
Very pleased to announce Spirit of Lost Angels is the latest addition to the historical fiction category of Awesome Indies, site for quality independently published fiction
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Triskele Books blog
This week sees the launch of our Triskele Books blog. Jill Marsh opens with her words on what we've learned and the mistakes we've made during the first year of our authors' collective.
Should I buy a lottery ticket?
Very excited to see Spirit of Lost Angels on two more "Best Books of 2012" lists, alongside a few Big Names! Thanks to Andrea Connell of The Queen's Quill and Darlene Elizabeth Williams
Monday 25 February 2013
Nice Surprise
Just happened to see that Meg from A Bookish Affair has Spirit of Lost Angels on her list of good books for 2012. Thanks, Meg, I'm very chuffed!
Monday 18 February 2013
We are NOT getting another dog!
Our beloved family pet, Oscar the border collie passed away last September.
Oscar was lucky enough to grow up with three children, chasing balls and sticks, jumping on the trampoline with them, and instinctively trying to round them up when they got a bit too rowdy. They shoved him into princess and superman costumes, painted his toe-nails, plaited his fur and tied ribbons around his ears. He never once growled at them, and adored every minute of his busy life.
Two of the children left our home in France to move to Australia last August, and, with the passing of Oscar, it truly felt like the end of an era.
Padding around our silent, tidy house, I tried to look on the bright side. 'We'll be able to travel more easily,' I said to my husband. 'And you won't have to clean up the crap from the garden every weekend.'
'Yes,' he said, into the long silence, 'life should be a lot easier now ... but it is kind of too quiet, don't you think?'
'I know,' I said. 'But we don't want another dog, do we?'
'No ... we won't get another dog.'
A week ago, some invisible force found us at the local animal shelter, a heart-wrenching experience in the best of times. A few hours later, we headed home with Holly, the dog we were never going to get.
Meet Holly... she's a 9 month-old cross Labrador collie, and possibly something else - a crazy, exhausting, adorable, bundle of beans.
So, since we don't have a new doggy, I can get back to writing my book ...
HOLLY AND ME (DAY I)
HOLLY AND JEAN-YVES (DAY 1)
NO DOGS ON THE BEDS! (DAY 3!)
I SAID NO DOGS ON THE BEDS!
HOW'S A GIRL SUPPOSED TO WRITE, WITH THAT FACE AT THE WINDOW?
HOLLY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITE -with Pati
A BOY, A BED AND A HOUND
Oscar was lucky enough to grow up with three children, chasing balls and sticks, jumping on the trampoline with them, and instinctively trying to round them up when they got a bit too rowdy. They shoved him into princess and superman costumes, painted his toe-nails, plaited his fur and tied ribbons around his ears. He never once growled at them, and adored every minute of his busy life.
Two of the children left our home in France to move to Australia last August, and, with the passing of Oscar, it truly felt like the end of an era.
Padding around our silent, tidy house, I tried to look on the bright side. 'We'll be able to travel more easily,' I said to my husband. 'And you won't have to clean up the crap from the garden every weekend.'
'Yes,' he said, into the long silence, 'life should be a lot easier now ... but it is kind of too quiet, don't you think?'
'I know,' I said. 'But we don't want another dog, do we?'
'No ... we won't get another dog.'
A week ago, some invisible force found us at the local animal shelter, a heart-wrenching experience in the best of times. A few hours later, we headed home with Holly, the dog we were never going to get.
Meet Holly... she's a 9 month-old cross Labrador collie, and possibly something else - a crazy, exhausting, adorable, bundle of beans.
So, since we don't have a new doggy, I can get back to writing my book ...
HOLLY AND ME (DAY I)
HOLLY AND JEAN-YVES (DAY 1)
NO DOGS ON THE BEDS! (DAY 3!)
I SAID NO DOGS ON THE BEDS!
HOW'S A GIRL SUPPOSED TO WRITE, WITH THAT FACE AT THE WINDOW?
HOLLY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITE -with Pati
A BOY, A BED AND A HOUND
Friday 8 February 2013
Tuesday 5 February 2013
A big thank you to Kate Policani of Compulsively Writing Reviews for her lovely review of Spirit of Lost Angels.
Sunday 3 February 2013
Not quite rich and famous, but it's a start!
Thanks to journalist Kate Walsh for featuring a piece on Spirit of Lost Angels in Wollongong's local newspaper: The Illawarra Mercury. For those who were at the "photo shoot", there's a far more humorous story about clambering up those rocks in the high heels and short dress.
Wednesday 30 January 2013
TIPE Zürich
Congratulations to Jill and Libby of Nuance Words for their success in The Independent Publishing Event in Zürich last weekend.
Read all about it in this Takeway kindly provided by Nuance Words.
Read all about it in this Takeway kindly provided by Nuance Words.
Sunday 20 January 2013
Thanks to Melissa of Confessions of an Avid Reader for her insightful, detailed review of Spirit of Lost Angels.
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Oz holiday
Where did the past seven weeks go? As my holiday in Australia comes to a close, and I try to accept returning to wintery, grey France, I thought I'd pen a few random thoughts and pics on my adored homeland.
Morning walks on Corrimal beach with the crowd:
The scruffy man throwing a ball for his scruffy dog, a green parrot perched on a red and white checked tea towel draped over his shoulders. The fisherman standing for hours on the shoreline and never catching a thing, his wife reading her Kindle under the parasol.
The army of dog-walkers on the dog-friendly part of the beach, the smiley mutts speeding along the sand after balls, breakers dumping them onto the shore.
Mums jogging behind 4x4 wheel strollers.
Sand Happy Xmas Christmas card:
Pelicans perched on the lampost by Towradgi pool crapping on my book, my thongs and my towel!
Blue bottle stingers bobbing ominously on waves:
BBQ antics with long-time friends the lovely Vanderspuys:
Afternoon with Mathilde Perrat and Anton Vanderspuy at Kiama blowhole:
Catching up with family. Lunch with Mum and Dad:
Matching beach accessories:
Pink parrots pecking:
Interview and photo session on the rocks at the lighthouse, in skimpy dress and ungainly high heels for the Illawarra Mercury who are kindly doing a piece on Spirit of Lost Angels on Feb 10th.:
New Year's Eve with Jean-Yves, Camille, Marcel and Tonia, down at North Beach, watching fireworks over Belmore Basin:
And more... so much more. If only it would never end, but my cat, and my third novel, beckon from across the wings of Cathay Pacific.
Morning walks on Corrimal beach with the crowd:
The scruffy man throwing a ball for his scruffy dog, a green parrot perched on a red and white checked tea towel draped over his shoulders. The fisherman standing for hours on the shoreline and never catching a thing, his wife reading her Kindle under the parasol.
The army of dog-walkers on the dog-friendly part of the beach, the smiley mutts speeding along the sand after balls, breakers dumping them onto the shore.
Mums jogging behind 4x4 wheel strollers.
Sand Happy Xmas Christmas card:
Pelicans perched on the lampost by Towradgi pool crapping on my book, my thongs and my towel!
Blue bottle stingers bobbing ominously on waves:
BBQ antics with long-time friends the lovely Vanderspuys:
Afternoon with Mathilde Perrat and Anton Vanderspuy at Kiama blowhole:
Catching up with family. Lunch with Mum and Dad:
Matching beach accessories:
Pink parrots pecking:
Interview and photo session on the rocks at the lighthouse, in skimpy dress and ungainly high heels for the Illawarra Mercury who are kindly doing a piece on Spirit of Lost Angels on Feb 10th.:
New Year's Eve with Jean-Yves, Camille, Marcel and Tonia, down at North Beach, watching fireworks over Belmore Basin:
And more... so much more. If only it would never end, but my cat, and my third novel, beckon from across the wings of Cathay Pacific.
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