Having a surname like Reading, can be both a curse and a blessing. When it comes to search engines however, it becomes a hindrance. There is however, hope! Firstly, let me apologise for the tranquillity that currently surrounds my blog. I am, at the moment, trapped in a cycle of Read more…
So, I may be a little bias, but I think the cover for Novus Promissum by Jessica Bell is amazing! I can’t wait to show it to everyone, though I’ve been told I must wait. Designed by the brilliant Jessica Bell, and featuring two familiar figures, the cover for Novus Read more…
Ever wondered how to create that truly blank page, while still maintaining the automatic page numbering? This is achieved in Microsoft’s Word program by using ‘section breaks’. A section break separates pages in the same way a page break does; however, with sections you can start the next page immediately, Read more…
The lovely Debbie of ALLi fame kindly tagged me in an event notification for the Amazon Academy. As only my second outing as a professional writer, I was a little nervous. The day started early, but no earlier than we are used to getting up! We hopped in the car Read more…
Super exciting times here at eReadingAuthor HQ! I have just received the new (and my first professional) cover for Residuum of Ravenstone, from the amazing Jessica Bell. I was rather nervous about it, I will be honest. I know I can be very picky and I was worried I was Read more…
A key fundamental part of any eBook is the Table of Contents (TOC). This article also discusses creating an automated Table of Contents using Word. NCX Table of Contents/Index Open any correctly formatted eBook and you’ll find in the menu a Table of Contents or Index. Listing each of the Read more…
I don’t know the answers to life’s bigger questions, but here are 35 Questions and Answer about my writing, day job and family. If you have more, let me know in the comments. Do all authors have to be grammar Nazis? It’s impossible for me to speak for all the Read more…
Hey there. You don’t know me and why should you? But, HOPEFULLY, soon, you will at least of heard of ‘The werewolf chronicles, my upcoming début novel series and as a result, I have been asked to contribute to this blog. For me, it is very exciting to be asked Read more…
Today marked my first ‘official’ event as an author! A few weeks ago I was asked, through the ALLi forum, to donate a copy of Residuum of Ravenstone to one of the halls of residence, to be added to their new library. I was then pleasantly surprised when I was Read more…
My dayjob is based in an office in Warwickshire. I spend the day either in meetings, filling in reports or updating systems and documents. Occasionally though, they let me out! When they do let me out, I get to drive some amazing machines. From the SUVs to the saloons, they Read more…