We are pleased to publish this heartfelt article from Andy Strutt, our bestselling author, whose début novel, ‘The Afflicted,’ has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. Andy writes candidly about the story behind his new book. Please enjoy! My first love in life as a young boy was reading. By the time I was seven years…
(Image by Jim Cooke) According to several authors interviewed in a recent online survey, they all opined that writing a book is, incredibly, the easiest part. The editing part is not. The characters could dictate what they want, it happens, not often, but it does. Some authors were so convinced something, other than them, actually changed…
‘A dream doesn’t become a reality through magic; it takes sweat,determination and hard work.’ Colin Powell Are you a new author trying to navigate through the hazy world of publishing? We are here to make your dream a reality. Are you an established author uncertain of the future? Look no further, we are keen…
Photograph: Neil Hall/AFP/ Getty Images A huge congratulations to Jamaican author Marlon James, for his well deserved win of the prestigious Man Booker Prize. Having experienced rejection a record 78 times on his first work of fiction titled, John Crow’s Devil, his win is a testament to writers worldwide; don’t give up on…
Originally written by Nadine Tomlinson of Live, love, write. http://nadinetomlinson.com/ Today’s feature is about a woman with big dreams, a bigger heart, and the Aha! moment that inspired her latest novel. Meet Seyi David Seyi David loves to write, and has done that for several years. She has worked as a reporter, teacher, and…
‘PUBLISHING PERSPECTIVES’ originally published the article below and we support all bookstores. Here at Arrow Gate, we believe that books makes us who we are today as humans and we should support our brick and mortar bookstores, (and all our online retailers) Let us celebrate our bookshops! * * * * * By Roger…
”Go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly is a way to make your soul grow. for heaven’s sake, sing in the shower. Dance to the radio.…
