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Diana Jackson

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  • Search for the Pearl Inside Yourself ~ A Mirror, Compass or Anchor?

    I keep receiving unsolicited emails which, on the one hand make me feel warm inside, due to such positive comments about this book, on the other hand I am so suspicious that I did a google search and can find no website or link to the lady in question, and so I have not replied.…

  • Free Advertising Advice to Budding Authors

    A fellow writer said the other day, ‘It seems you can only succeed with your first novel if have a lot of money to burn.’ I mumbled some incoherent reply, but dwelt on it for a week or so. I decided I totally disagree, although I know what you do need is time, determination, a…

  • Genuine Emails or More Phishing with AI?

    I have had many emails recently about several of my books. Here are two examples which write such flattering things about my first novel Riduna: viewbook.at/Riduna John writes: “I came across your book Riduna on Amazon, and I was captivated by how vividly you bring Alderney to life as both a setting and a character. Harriet and…

  • Update Avatar

    Hi I’ve updated my avatar. The original I must have had taken in 2009/ 2010, fifteen years ago: This one was taken in 2023 at my wedding anniversary celebration in Harrogate: What do you think? It’s a bit misleading because I don’t drink much at all, but it was a special celebration at The Fat…

  • Planning Book Promotion ~ Technology or Pen and Paper?

    My last post looked at my process for writing a novel back in 2010 – 2013 This post is all about planning promotional activities and marketing. Blog posts and other plans: I must admit that I now think on my feet with blog posts. If I have a novel just published I tend to write…

  • Interesting to look back! ~ Planning and Writing a Novel way back around 2010

    In order to carry out the research for the third book in my Riduna Series, I needed to search out my old research notes carried out over 15 years ago. Research for my second novel, set in WW1 mainly in the Southampton area and The Channel Islands, was substantial, and continued way past the end…

  • New Year, New Resolutions to Make or Break!

    Well, it is near the end of January. Here’s a review of where I am at with my writing projects: Firstly, I have a completed manuscript which is currently under review by my first editors. Chapters have also been sent to a museum in London for comment and criticism. AIM for 2026 ~ publish this…

  • Merry Christmas to you all

    A big thank you to readers of my books and this blog and I hope you have a peaceful and enjoyable festive season Cheers! See you in the New Year!