Best Book Editors Blog Section 30th April 2021 So, hello. I’m told that every good website needs a fun and lively blog to keep traffic flowing to the site. Okay, I can do that. And, I figured it was about time I gave Best Book Editors a proper introduction and welcomed our team on board. How… Continue reading Blog 30th March 2021 Introduction to Best Book Editors; The Time The World Went Mad
Author: Katherine Black
Article How to Get Published
How to Get Published The first thing to know about getting published is that it’s an extremely competitive market. Thirty years ago there was a process. You wrote your book—edited—edited—edited—submitted to an agent—agent then submitted to a mainstream publisher— and, if you were one of the lucky 100,000, your book was deemed worthy and you… Continue reading Article How to Get Published
Review of Stone Heart by Peter J Merrigan
I loved this book. If I had to describe this novel in one word it would be intelligent. Set in Celtic Ireland in the Late Iron Age, the language is rich and expressive and Peter J Merrigan takes you into his world until you feel you belong there. You are drawn into a time where… Continue reading Review of Stone Heart by Peter J Merrigan
Review of Stone Forged by Peter J Merrigan
This is the second book in the Ailigh Wars Saga series and Peter J Merrigan doesn’t disappoint. We pick up on the characters we’ve come to care about two years after the first book, Stone Heart, finishes. The rule of serial writing is that every book should be as good as the last. This one… Continue reading Review of Stone Forged by Peter J Merrigan
Article Book Publication Checklist: Your 12-Step Program to Self-Publishing
As an editor, I am asked all the time, “What do I do next?” After I’ve answered this loaded question, a barrage more follow. “Where do I get a cover?” “Can you publish my book for me?” And even, “So, when will my book be published?” A new writer is often confused as to their… Continue reading Article Book Publication Checklist: Your 12-Step Program to Self-Publishing
Review of The Cruise by Anthony Hulse
This book gets off to a flying start. Absolutely adored the mystery and intrigue following the five couples that have won a luxury cruise, but don’t remember entering anything to win it. The characters are great and well dawn. The description is fabulous, I’ve sailed from Naples and have wonderful memories of watching the magnificent… Continue reading Review of The Cruise by Anthony Hulse
Review of Brooke and Maddie: Best Friends Forever by Kristi Lambert
This is a very short book at 10,000 words, perfect for reading on the daily commute to work, or for busy people who have little time to read. It is marketed for adults, but I feel it would be better suited to a younger reader. Ms Lambert has produced a wondrful heartwarming story of… Continue reading Review of Brooke and Maddie: Best Friends Forever by Kristi Lambert
Article: How to Overcome Writers’ Block by Katherine Black
People often confuse three different problems and call them writers’ block. In this article, we are looking at true writers’ block, but we’ll note the others to highlight the difference between the three. Writers’ Block Writers’ Apathy Writers’ Oh, crikey I’m in a mess, can’t get out of it and can’t face it. Writers’ Apathy… Continue reading Article: How to Overcome Writers’ Block by Katherine Black
Article: 13 Common Mistakes Fiction Writers Make and How to Avoid them by Katherine Black
As a new writer, there are many pitfalls and traps that we all fall into. These are standard, and almost every first-time author will trip themselves up sometimes. Writing is a craft that has to be learned and honed, much as any other skilled trade. It takes years of perseverance to learn and understand the… Continue reading Article: 13 Common Mistakes Fiction Writers Make and How to Avoid them by Katherine Black
Review of The Guest List by Lucy Foley
This book started out brilliantly. It had me hooked and I wanted to read fast to find out what was going to happen. I’m giving it 8 out of 10, really good read. Foley has been likened to a modern Christie (the author, not the serial killer), however, this book doesn’t follow the formula standard… Continue reading Review of The Guest List by Lucy Foley