It’s a (Wo)Man’s World - Stella Beake - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

It’s a (Wo)Man’s World - Stella Beake - REVIEW

With inequality being one of the biggest issues to affect human society since its beginnings, it’s always refreshing to have some intelligent and thought-provoking commentary on the subject, particularly when the majority of political discussion on a chosen topic is riddled with bigotry, misinformation and excessive crassness.

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By the Horn of the South - Sue Davies - Review
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

By the Horn of the South - Sue Davies - Review

Sue Davies is a former broadcast journalist who worked for News and Current Affairs at the BBC, and this experience would prove valuable for her current career as a writer. During one particular expedition to Tunisia, Sue stood on a hillside and looked over the Bay of Tunis.

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An Interview With… Sue Davies.
Isabel Isabel

An Interview With… Sue Davies.

Today on the blog, our Community Manager Isabel Tyldesley interviews writer Sue Davies ahead of the publication of their debut novel, By the Horn of the South - out September 28th!

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The Rise of TikTok and Increasing Book Sales
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

The Rise of TikTok and Increasing Book Sales

In an ever-evolving landscape of social media platforms, TikTok has emerged as a dynamic and influential space that can offer authors a golden opportunity to thrust their books into the spotlight.

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23 Ways To Promote Your Book For Free
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

23 Ways To Promote Your Book For Free

There are lots of ways to promote your book, and they shouldn’t cost the earth. After all, your ultimate goal is to sell rather than spend. The Book Network is therefore proud to present the definitive guide on how you can promote your book for free!

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A Quick Guide to Creating the Perfect Amazon Book Description
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

A Quick Guide to Creating the Perfect Amazon Book Description

So, you’ve written and self-published a book. Now you need to generate sales and get it out to readers. Some people hire a professional from the book marketing world to create the copy for their book description. However, by following this short guide, there is no reason why you can’t do it for yourself and see sales figures to be proud of.

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10 Exciting Independent Crime Publishers In 2023
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

10 Exciting Independent Crime Publishers In 2023

Crime is a genre of storytelling that will never lose its popularity. While readers are still excited to get their dose of all things crime in the world of literature, it’s good to be aware of the tantalizingly high abundance of independent publishers championing new titles and keeping the genre fresh and interesting. The deeper you dig, the more you will find. 

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Philip Tyler - Catharsis: Landscapes of Love - Review by Ash Jacob
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

Philip Tyler - Catharsis: Landscapes of Love - Review by Ash Jacob

Philip Tyler is a writer, famer, photographer and conservationist, currently living in the Yorkshire Dales. It’s here that he has created lakes and woodland in order to cultivate a multitude of wildlife. The picturesque tranquillity of his stud farm home, where he also breeds horses, sheep and ponies may well be the inspiration for his written work. Alongside his real-life farming pursuits, passion for nurturing nature, and talent for taking pictures, Philip has written a trilogy of novels, titled Landscapes of Love. These books depict the aesthetic natural beauty of Planet Earth, and combine it with some of the potent human feelings found within it.

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EMILY LIM-LEH & NICHOLAS LIEM - MARKY POLO IN SINGAPORE - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

EMILY LIM-LEH & NICHOLAS LIEM - MARKY POLO IN SINGAPORE - REVIEW

Published under World Scientific Education, the Marky Polo’s Travels series is a wonderful way for youngsters to explore Asia in a fun, bright, educational and highly interactive fashion. In previous volumes of Marky Polo's Travels, the books' creators, Emily Lim-Leh and Nicholas Liem, have taken their adorable main character on trips to Tokyo and Beijing.

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MARTIN BERRY- GLOW WORMS - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

MARTIN BERRY- GLOW WORMS - REVIEW

Martin Berry is a children’s author who has already made a name for himself, having won the LoveReading4Kids’ - ‘Indie Books We Love’ award for two of his novels. His stories combine science fiction, fantasy, lashings of drama, and no end of adventure, ensuring that readers young and old stay fully glued until the final page. With his catalogue of books continuing to expand, youngsters looking for some literary excitement are encouraged to check out his work A.S.A.P.

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WHAT FOOTBALL JOB CAN YOU DO? - EMMA JUHASZ - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

WHAT FOOTBALL JOB CAN YOU DO? - EMMA JUHASZ - REVIEW

Perhaps many could make the assumption that adults cannot learn anything new from a book aimed at children, whereas parents who frequently read educational books to their young will know that the opposite is true. As a father of two, I can indeed clarify that much of the science, history and trivia I’ve learned in recent years has been from children's books. No joke.

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SUSAN R.E. WALL - TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

SUSAN R.E. WALL - TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL - REVIEW

For proud wife and mother, Susan R.E. Wall, True Love Conquers All started out as a labour of love: A gift for her daughter to see into the past and learn about the grandparents she never knew, all through a collection of more than 60 well-preserved love letters.

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JOHN SMITH - MESSAGE FROM ORION - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

JOHN SMITH - MESSAGE FROM ORION - REVIEW

Science fiction has the ability to excite, inspire, and most importantly, analyse. It's no wonder then that many classics of modern literature are nestled firmly in the sci-fi genre. Sci-fi has the power to commentate on the waking world with a level of wisdom and omniscience unreachable in other genres, whilst providing a full-course meal for the imagination.

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Did She See you - BOOK REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

Did She See you - BOOK REVIEW

From the mind of writer, Jason Johnson comes a deep-diving thriller which explores the human condition with an intense boldness that might leave you breathless. Expect a journey with lashings of drama, introspect and intrigue!

Did She See You? is not a novel to be taken lightly, but it is one strong enough to hook the reader in and hold them there until the very last paragraph.

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Happy World Book Day - Make it Your World Book Day
Rudo Muchoko Rudo Muchoko

Happy World Book Day - Make it Your World Book Day

World Book Day is a day to celebrate the joy of reading and to promote a culture of reading around the world. This year, World Book Day has been themed ‘Make it Your World Book Day’, encouraging everyone to read in their own way, whatever that may be.

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5 Fastest Responding Literary Magazines in the UK
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

5 Fastest Responding Literary Magazines in the UK

Submitting your writing to literary magazines can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Waiting for a response from a literary magazine can be frustrating, but there are some magazines that have a reputation for being fast responders. Here are five of the fastest responding literary magazines in the UK.

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9 exciting UK Indie Publishers
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

9 exciting UK Indie Publishers

Indie publishing has been on the rise in recent years, with smaller publishers making waves in the literary scene. The UK in particular has a thriving indie publishing scene, with a range of exciting publishers putting out some of the most innovative and interesting books around. Here are 10 of the most exciting indie publishers in the UK.

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