Author Diana Jackson
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16 Years of Blog Posts ~ What Next?
I began this blog on 9th December 2009, the year my first book RIDUNA was published by Pegasus Elliot McKenzie, 16 years ago. There are many good reasons for authors to write blog post regularly. Here are mine: What have I enjoyed over the years? What I have not enjoyed? Although I can’t say categorically…
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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…
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Diana Jackson’s October Review ~ or Not!? A Novel Idea ~ Selling books in bookshops!
I usually keep my reviews very positive. If I would not give a book a 4 or 5 star review I certainly wouldn’t review it on this blog, and if I would give it a 2 or 1 star I would not rate even it on Amazon, or rarely if there’s a good reason for…
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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.…
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Music that has shaped my life and writing (5) ~ Have Faith
This is my last post in this series. My writing often reflects my faith too. I am a Christian but that does not mean that I write off the rest of humanity, and I’m not saying that the majority of Christian’s do. There was a story which always made me smile: “St Peter was showing…
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Diana’s September Book Review ~ Monty Don’s My Garden World
Monty Don’s book is a treasured gift from a special friend down in Bedfordshire. She knew my love for nature, gardening and the countryside, from our many walks and talks with our husbands and their dog over the years. It sits on my bedside table and I savour every moment, as I read about Monty’s…
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Music that has shaped my life ~ a bit of Rock and Roll?
My husband was the lead guitarist in a rock and roll band for well over 40 years called Chris Cole and the Rockets. They were well known in the Bedfordshire area, where they all lived and were very popular. Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of a dance to Rock around the Clock or the less…
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Music that has shaped my life ~ creativity working hand in hand (4)
Continuing with songs which influence my writing, but also those which tell the story of my life, oh, there are songs too numerous to mention really, including Stairway to Heaven ~ Led Zeppelin, Bridge over Troubled Water ~ Simon and Garfunkel, both iconic tracks that everyone knows, but Thank you ~ by Dido (my namesake…