We’re delighted to welcome Huw Thomas, author of The Vault. Huw joins us today to share his thoughts on how a change of setting helped him to complete his second novel. Leaving your comfort zone can pay Think of a famous author, any successful, traditional author. The people whose names you see on your bookshelves – you(…)
Guest Post
Guest Post: Behind The Delphi Bloodline: Questions about ESP – Donna Del Oro
We’re delighted to welcome Donna Del Oro, author of The Delphi Bloodline, who is currently on tour with Heartfelt Promos. Donna joins us today to discuss psychic awareness and how she utilised one of the theories in her book. Behind The Delphi Bloodline: Questions about ESP Sixty percent of Americans, according to parapsychology studies cited in(…)
Guest Post: A Rabbit Named Trevor: The Story of a Discarded Character – Katie Christine
We’re delighted to welcome Katie Christine, author of Impeccable Petunia. Katie joins us today to share her experience of discarding a much-loved character. A Rabbit Named Trevor: The Story of a Discarded Character – Katie Christine When I started writing Impeccable Petunia, the first friend for my titular character, Petunia, the chicken, outside of the hen(…)
Guest Post: On My Writing Process – John J. Archer
We’re delighted to welcome John J. Archer, author of Like a Suicide. John joins us today to share his thoughts so far on the writing process. Over to you, John. On My Writing Process Quick Background on How I Got Here When I was eight years old, I remember being asked by an Uncle of mine(…)
Guest Post: The Low-Down of Book Reviews for Indie Authors – K.P. Kollenborn
We’re delighted to welcome K.P. Kollenborn, author of Eyes Behind Belligerence. K.P. joins us today to discuss the different methods indie authors may consider when trying to obtain reviews. While the Tweedlers are on the fence about some methods of obtaining reviews – and firmly against fake reviews in every form – we welcome the following(…)
Guest Post and Excerpt: School Daze – Sharon Mitchell
The Tweedlers are delighted to share a guest post from Sharon Mitchell, author of School Daze. Sharon has also agreed to post an excerpt from the book. The Making of School Daze – Sharon Mitchell Autism now affects one in every 54 boys in the United States. As hard as it is to watch the(…)
Guest Post: Learn from Me How to Avoid a Self-Publishing Calamity – Lenore Skomal
Lenore Skomal joins us today to talk candidly about how the should-be-dream-weekend of 17,500 Kindle downloads turned into a nightmare when formatting errors came to light… Learn from Me How to Avoid a Self-Publishing Calamity – Lenore Skomal 17,500 readers downloaded my Kindle version of Bluff, my debut novel, thanks to the free giveaway promotion(…)
Guest post: Notes From a Very Small Island, or I Wanna Live in a Log Cabin and Write – Rachael Preston
We’re delighted to welcome Rachael Preston today, author of The Fishers of Paradise. Rachael joins us today to share the story of her move to the island of Saturna. Notes From a Very Small Island, or I Wanna Live in a Log Cabin and Write – Rachel Preston “We should go live on Saturna.” Ian was(…)
Guest Post: Companion Novels – Lynn Hardy
We’re pleased to welcome Lynn Hardy, author of Prophecy of the Flame, who shares some thoughts on companion novels. Companion Novels – Lynn Hardy I’ve been walking the road of self-publishing for quite a few years. Occasionally I will get an invite to attend as a panellist so that I can share what I’ve learned(…)
Guest Post: Awesome Books Ruined By Movie Adaptations
Here at Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dave we love books and films but we cringe whenever a great book is turned into a terrible movie. We were therefore intrigued when presented with this guest post. So here’s an interesting question for you… one we agree with, one we disagree with and one we’re not sure.(…)
Guest Post: What it’s Like to be Bipolar… – D. Kai Wilson-Viola
Today D. Kai Wilson-Viola visits Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dave to talk candidly about what it’s like to be bipolar and share her exciting IndieGoGo project. What it’s Like to be Bipolar… – D. Kai Wilson-Viola I’m going to do something heart-breaking for many of you to read. I’m going to tell you the unvarnished(…)
Guest Post: Greetings From Sarajevo – James Lyon
The Tweedlers are delighted to share a post from James Lyon. James is the author of Kiss of the Butterfly and is sharing a great post about writing, history and Balkan folklore. Greetings From Sarajevo – James Lyon I’m a diplomat by day and an historian/novelist by night. So why would I want to leave(…)
Guest Post: A Historical Perspective – Zoe Brooks
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dave are delighted to welcome Zoe Brooks to the blog today. Zoe is the author of Girl in the Glass and Mother of Wolves and is here to share a great guest post. A Historical Perspective – Zoe Brooks Where do stories come from? I’m sure every author will have a(…)
Guest Post & Giveaway: Dare to be Indie – Laxmi Hariharan
Today I’m welcoming Laxmi Hariharan, author of Destiny of Shaitan, to the blog. Laxmi is sharing a guest post – Dare to be Indie – and has also set up a giveaway! Dare to be Indie – Laxmi Hariharan “So are you going to self-pub?” I asked a friend who has spent years polishing her manuscript,(…)
Guest Post: A Virgin in the Philippines – W.H. Johnson
I’m pleased to welcome W.H. Johnson today, author of A Virgin in the Philippines, along with several other titles! W.H. Johnson has kindly shared the story of how he came to write this intriguing travel book. A Virgin in the Philippines – W.H. Johnson Funny how things turn out. Four years ago I’d never have given(…)
Guest Post: A Ravenous Reader – Kristen Wolf
We’re delighted to welcome Kristen Wolf to the blog today. Kristen is on a tour with CLP Blog Tours to promote her new book The Way and is kindly sharing a blog post. A Ravenous Reader – Kristen Wolf I’ve been a ravenous reader since a very young age. Both of my parents were readers and instilled(…)
Guest Post: Why Writers Are Cat People – Grace Elliot
I’m so delighted to welcome Grace Elliot back to the blog! Grace visited previously when I was still running Book Bags and Cat Naps and allowed me to review her lovely title Cat Pies and also allowed me to interview her. Why Writers Are Cat People – Grace Elliot I’m thrilled to be here at Tweedle(…)
Guest Post: Self-Publishing vs. Publishing – Ellen Cardona
I’m very pleased to welcome Ellen Cardona to the blog today, as part of her tour with CLP Blog Tours. I have reviewed Brownie Fix and Ellen has also been kind enough to share an excerpt. Self-Publishing vs. Publishing – Ellen Cardona Writers are often faced with the decision now to self-publish or land an(…)