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We shine the spot-light on authors who have already made it through the firing line and are now 'published' and also other people in the book trade. Hopefully, we can all take heart from their words of wisdom.
 
Click on the author's name to go to the interview.
 
 
 
Jenny Smedley  November 2009

Teresa speaks to Author and TV and Radio presenter Jenny, about her life and her books.  
 
 
 
 
Gary Davison September 2009 

Richard finds out what Gary has been up to since we last spoke to him in 2008. He also sets a competition question to win a signed copy of his second book, Streakers.  
 
 
 
 
 
Helen Hollick September 2009 

Tonya speaks to Helen Hollick and gets some tips about publishing and marketing.  
 
 
 
 
 
Josie Henley-Einion 11th August 2008

Josie's debut novel, Silence has recently been published by Legend Press. Sammi talks to Josie about how it all came about.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jeanne Johnson 11th July 2008

Jeanne is the author of a collection of stories entitled ' Starlings in the Park' as well as being the wife of Dan Bessie.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Margaret Nash 28th May 2008

Prolific children's story writer, Margaret takes time out to chat with Helen Edwards about her busy schedule and what she is currently working on.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carole Matthews 14th March 2008

Internationally renowned author, Carole Matthews’ writing career began when she entered a short story into a Writers’ News competition...
 
 
 
 
 
Gary Davison 31st January 2008
Gary's first book, Fat Tuesday is due out this month and he tells us about the magic three book deal he signed with Paperbooks.
 
 
 
 
Dan Bessie 31st December 2007

Dan Bessie was an award winning Hollywood filmmaker, and screenwriting teacher before turning his hand to writing books instead
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donald McDonald 1st December 2007

Donald's latest book is available now to buy or download from Lulu. Sammi had a chat about his work and the process of self publishing online.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owen Spendlove 3rd October 2007

Owen's latest book Stanley Bramble's and the Pirates Treasure looks set to be a hit for Xmas. We caught up with him in Canada to see what it's all about.
 
 
 
 
 
Helen Edwards 30th September 2007

We talk to the literary 'blogger' who writes 'lovetoreadwrite' on blogger.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kimberley Reeman - 18th Sept 2007

Kim's new book comes out on the 15th October. She speaks frankly about her experiences with publishers and the tough decisions she had to make.
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Freya North - 13th Sept 2007

The queen of 'chick-lit' gives us some pearls of wisdom and how not to do it.
 
 
 
 
 
 

One of Britain's best known writers shows us why he has lasted almost 50 years in the writing game!
 
 
Angela Wilde from Blue Ocean Publishing - 12th Sept 2007

A publishing professional answers our basic questions on self-publishing your work.
 
 
Sarah from SLR Books - 7th Sept 2007

Sarah provides us with some insights into what sells in the second hand book trade. We also discuss a special offer for all 'Struggling authors' out there.
 
 
Dr Charles Margerison - 5th Sept 2007

The author of many publications both fiction and non-fiction, click on the name to see what Charles has to offer in the way of advice for struggling authors.  

 

 

 

 
Sammi Hide our Editor - 5th Sept 2007

Our editor discusses her current projects and where she wants to go with her writing career.

 
Professor Peter Gilroy  - 4th Sept 2007

Peter Gilroy, joint-editor of an international journal, as well as a University Professor offers some advice when publishing academic papers.