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Hi, everyone!

These days I’m getting ready to publish my fifth novel, the third instalment in The Northing Trilogy, called Asunder.  In preparation, besides all the tasks such as final editing, formatting, writing blurbs, back cover copy, graphics and cover designs (to name a few!), I’ve also been reading books on the technical aspects; I don’t know about you, but I tend to avoid the bits such as marketing.  That term tends to engender visions of those flashy pop-up ads that interrupt my focus with demands.  I hate those things.  Though marketing is integral to getting the word out about my books and other publications, I used to think of it like a kind of math homework… I put it off as long as possible!  I’m gradually warming up to it.

Having said that, I’ve just read a great book by James Scott Bell, called Marketing for Writers Who Hate Marketing.  How did he know?  It was a relief and an encouragement to realise that a) I must not be alone in my feelings toward that topic, and b) I’d been doing a lot of it right instinctively, with one exception:  In light of his advice, I’ve decided to set up a mailing list.

Here’s my idea:  With those who sign up on my contact page, I’d like to share occasional insights into my writing process that I don’t often share on this blog; I’ll also share things like information on resource material that I use in either publishing or research.  I’ll let you be the first to know about new releases, and to inform you when a sales promotion or special offer is coming up.

Don’t worry – I won’t flood your inbox with emails.  Our generation is on information overload as it is so I will keep my emails to a minimum, but I hope to make it well worth your while to read them when they arrive.  I’m looking forward to this new venture; it’s been a long time since I wrote letters to friends, and that’s how I see this – from me to you.

To sign up, just fill in this contact form.  Thank you, and I hope we have a great journey together!