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Diana Jackson

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  • One Step Nearer Publication ~ A New Year ~ A New Beginning

    Hi folks. Just a brief update The manuscript for my new novel is completed, edited, formatted and ready to go. The cover is being designed as I write this blog and so the aim is that it will be released in January 2027. Although this book is the sequel to MISSING Past and Present, both…

  • Can AI help a cash strapped author ~ Q -Which key words does AI suggest for MURDER Now and Then?

    I was reading about AI one day and, just as a matter of interest, I clicked on Gemini for the first time (on purpose ~ I’ve done it a few times by accident!) to see what Key words it might come up with for one of my books: For MURDER Now and Then, Gemini writes:…

  • 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…

  • Giving Author Talks ~ Knowing your Particular Audience

    In February 2025, I paid a return visit to the Monday Group at Erskine Church, Burntisland. This time to give my favourite talk: CURIOUS COINCIDENCES IN THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR As is the case of the majority of audiences, the talk was well received, and many came up to talk to me afterwards; always…

  • Exciting News ~ Released today on Kindle

    The scene is set, for this mid 19th century novella, in North East Scotland in the small village of Dunphail. The story leads us to the Channel Island of Alderney, off the coast of Cherbourg. This is my parents’ novella, edited by myself, released in memory of them both. It is the prequel to Riduna…

  • New Release Today: Janus ~ Gateway to Heaven on Earth

    I’m delighted that this novella is released today: Janus ~ Gateway to Heaven on Earth by Patricia and Arthur Jackson Dear readers, this announcement is close to my heart and the first book I have had published since I lost my parents during Covid. Eventispress are releasing this novella as a tribute to my parents,…

  • An Inspirational Stocking Filler for Christmas

    New Cover Reveal of ‘Search for the Pearl’ I digress from my series of posts to bring you the news that ‘SEARCH FOR THE PEARL INSIDE YOURSELF’ has this fantastic new cover: An Inspirational and Motivational little book for young people who are struggling to find their way at the moment. This version is only…

  • Diana’s March Book Review ~ Ticket to Eden by Ian K Pulham

    Jack Lee is a likeable character, with secret horrific memories which never quite leave his consciousness. This affects his relationships and all of his life, until years later the possible nightmare scenario for our planet returns, but no-one takes him seriously. A love triangle runs along this thread when the two people whom he holds…