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· Every day I write, and I love the creativity, research and the process of getting a novel or story together. · Every day I write up a list of things to do. Most tasks are related to finishing a chapter, doing editing, researching or reading something that has to do with my work in progress. · I also add a marketing task but it’s amazing how often I just don’t get around to marketing. I can go for weeks/months and not do marketing. Now I have to ask myself why

This image was created by WIX AI with a few prompts from me, Elsie King. The image certainly represents the way I write. I have two desks, piles of books, notepads and pots of pens. I usually write first thing in the morning so work in my dressing gown and have messy bed hair. When I rise I get myself a large mug of coffee, drink a glass of hot water and then sit at my computer desk and settle for the morning. My first task is to check my emails. I delete the unwanted one and

Writing is one thing but the second step, getting your work out to readers, is just as challenging. With another novel in the final stages of editing and with book number four half written, it's time to learn to get my work out to readers. My plan is to launch book three in late 2026 and book four in early 2027. So, this year I will be doing the research and trying out some ideas for marketing as a author. Wish me luck.

The past few weeks have been busy. I'm preparing for a five week holiday and that has meant that I have to make sure all my commitments...