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Diana Jackson

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  • The Joy of Author Talks

    Today, Monday 18th March, I am looking forward to talking to The Monday Group who meet at the Erskine Church in Burntisland. I enjoy talking to folks about something interesting and sharing news about my writing. There’s something special about talking to potential readers face to face. The most unusual author talk I ever gave…

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  • The Joy of Author Talks

    On Wednesday I took a trip out to the far reaches of Fife, to the wee town of Auchtermuchty. I think I can even roll my ch’s and pronounce this lovely name correctly. It is set in beautiful, I was going to say rolling countryside, making the journey from where I live quite enjoyable. If…

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  • Book Blogger Hop ~ Signed Books 13th to 20th August

    QUESTION: HAVE YOU EVER GOTTEN A BOOK SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR A big yes to this one. If I see there’s a book signing at a bookshop I will usually (until the last 18 months) pop by and speak with the author. If they are famous I may leave it, but if there are only…

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  • Book Launch ~ a Positive Postponement

    A Positive Postponement I had intended to launch my new novel this autumn. This promise has been hanging over me until just now, when I read one of my favourite blogs for information, hints and advice regarding self publishing. BOOKSDESIGNER.COM This suddenly set me free. I’m nowhere near ready for a book launch this autumn…

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  • I’m Back on the Road Again!

    I’m back on the road again but this time I’m in Fife. On Saturday 5th November I’ll be at the Kinghorn in Bloom Gift and Craft event in The Church Hall by the war memorial from 10 am to 12 noon. (on the High Street, Kinghorn ~ you can’t miss it) I’ll be donating £1…

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  • Guest Author Interview ~ Joshua Sutton with his debut novel ‘In Memory’

    Welcome Joshua I’ve just checked out your website. Your bio talks about a career in music but a dream of writing. I’ve just interviewed a writer at the opposite end of his career path who has turned to writing after a life in the film industry. Do you find the creative paths of music and…

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  • The ‘Taylor Swift’ Factor and why it has empowered me – No More Free Books

    I was heartened when I listened to the report on singer Taylor Swift’s stand on royalties for singers against Apple and thrilled that they have capitulated. I am neither famous, nor do I have the same following as Taylor Swift – I apologize but I hadn’t heard of her until today, but I quite like…

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  • Five Star Review on Readers’ Favorite!

                                   ***** I am delighted to receive a five star review for: ‘Murder, now and then’ on Readers’ Favourite. Here’s a copy of the review: Book Review Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers’ Favorite Murder Now and Then: 1919 to 2019…

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