Release day! (And free entry writing competitions)

Today is release day for the third book in my Little Mallow cosy crime series! Regardless of how well it does, I'm very proud of these books, and of myself for completing a series. It's a lot of work (I wrote all three in two years, as well as helping Gary with his photography business, writing short stories, running this blog, travelling and doing everything involved in having a normal life) but also interesting a satisfying. At times it was even fun!

I'm fortunate to have had lots of help from friends who provided services such as beta reading and feedback, proofreading, ARC reading and marketing. Thank you so much to everyone involved. And thanks to any of you who can help spread the word about my book (eg by sharing social media posts, or just telling someone who might like to read it) to those who request it at their local library, or who buys it.

Free entry writing competitions

The DRF award is for 'a first-time writer whose submission demonstrates outstanding literary talent and who needs financial support to complete their work. ' It can be fiction or non fiction. By first time they mean you've not written a full length book. British Commonwealth and EIRE only. £10,000 prize.

Thanks to Fiona for sending me the link to this poetry competition. The prizes are whisky, and you've only got a couple of days to enter. (Unfortunately they want all the rights.)

Publication opportunity

Thanks to Sharon Boothrod fro the reminder that Crowvus are looking for submissions on the theme of science fiction - you can send poetry, fiction or non fiction.

And finally...

In case you've not seen it already, here's a short 'unboxing' video I made for the latest book. It's about as serious as I am. Dog owners be warned - there's a doorbell sound!