Everyone Hates This Restaurant!
It's been a while since I last published something, but now I'm very, very pleased indeed to announce my latest release: Everyone Hates This Restaurant is an illustrated children's book inspired by my daughter's love of desserts — to the point where we jokingly refer...
How to Use Jungian Archetypes in Writing: The Ultimate Guide
Carl Jung's archetypes are a powerful tool for writers as they tap into universal symbols and themes that resonate with a broad audience. Using them can enrich your writing by connecting your story to universal themes and symbols. By understanding and thoughtfully...
Understanding the KENP Scam
In my previous post, I explained how Jane Friedman's name was used in a bunch of AI-generated books. Today, I'll explain how this may be part of a larger scam. As TechRadar reports, a shockingly high number of AI-generated books have appeared. As an indie author,...
Moving Through Life’s Changes with Confidence
I worked as a web developer from 1995 to 2015. In 2013, I started this blog (11 years to the date). In 2014, I published my first book, and by 2019, I had switched to being a full-time writer. Meanwhile, I got married, moved from Edinburgh to Athens, lost loved ones,...
New Release: A Noble Bargain by Jan Sikes
You may remember my March feature of A Beggar's Bargain by Jan Sikes. Today, I'm presenting A Noble Bargain, the second book 2 in her Bargainer series. I hope you enjoy the new release! A Noble Bargain Thank you, Nicholas, for allowing me to take over your blog today...
5 Signs What You’re Reading is AI-Generated
In my day job, I use AI daily to research topics in a way and depth that a simple search simply can't. But generative AI is a big no-no, as all our copy is human-written. I assumed everyone who's serious about writing did that, so you can imagine my surprise when I...
Book Feature: And the Grave Awaits by Roberta Eaton Cheadle
Here's another book feature, this one for the amazingly talented Robbie Cheadle. Robbie has obviously transcended time as she somehow manages to juggle the needs of her family along with writing, photography, and painting. Today, I'm featuring her latest release; a...
New Release: Savage Mayhem
Almost 10 years ago, I ran a feature post on Sue Coletta, one of the top crime writers in the world. Today, I'm pleased to present Savage Mayhem, her latest release of many. Though Savage Mayhem is book 9 in the Mayhem Series, it can also be read as a standalone....
AI Therapy – Good or Bad?
Not many people know I actually trained as a counselor some 25 years ago. I never worked as one, but I still use the skills I picked every day. Which is why I am concerned that more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with a mental illness, according to the CDC, and...
Skills Writers Need to Thrive in the AI Era
Following Infostack's 2024 AI Writing Summit, you will find here my guide on the skills writers need in order to thrive in the AI era. From brainstorming to editing and marketing your work, AI can be your most useful assistant. All you need is to learn what it can —...
5 Book Marketing Trends For 2024
Book Marketing means promotional marketing efforts that help sell books and reach a broad audience. This marketing strategy ultimately helps to boost sales and increase revenue for the publisher. Authors are shifting their craft from the physical book system to the...
New discovery sheds light on Phaistos disc
The astonishing discovery of a Minoan router in Phaistos may lead to the deciphering of Linear A, as archaeologists claim that the disc contains the WiFi password. It is also claimed that the router was part of the net that connected Phaistos, Knossos, Dodona, Delphi,...
Book Feature: A Beggar’s Bargain
I'm hosting today a feature post on Jan Sikes' book, A Beggar’s Bargain as part of her Blog Tour Day 4. A Beggar’s Bargain A shocking proposal that changes everything. Desperate to honor his father’s dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes to save the...
Of Paragraph Rewriters and AI Writing Summits
I have been writing a lot about AI writing lately, I know. This is not an accident, as I'm fascinated by the technology behind it and enthusiastic about its potential. Especially for us writers and authors, AI has a lot to offer. Last time, I mentioned two AI...