News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
It is with great pleasure that I finally reveal the all new cover for my upcoming book Darrienia, book one in The Forgotten Legacies Series This cover was selected from a number that were specifically designed based on topics/ items found or covered within the book. I finally opted on this one as I found… Continue reading Darrienia – Cover Reveal
I have recently finished reading They Eye of Divinity by Robert E Keller, (I know I am really motoring through my reading list at the moment.) The story itself is based around the protagonist Lannon, who discovers he possesses a rare gift known as the eye of divinity. The book itself starts off immersing the reader… Continue reading Book review: The Eye of Divinity by Robert E Keller
Following my new found fandom of author Sallyann Phillips thanks to her Angel’s Blood series, I, a person who had never really enjoyed werewolves, decided to try another book in the same genre. This book was the first booking in The White Wolf Prophecy series by L.K. Kelley. I can honestly say I have never… Continue reading Book review: The White Wolf Prophecy by L.K. Kelley
As you may know I decided on a different cover to my book than the one I previously selected, it happened after much consideration as I feel the new one is a better fit and it has been designed specifically for my book by a very talented individual. I am pleased to announce the cover reveal… Continue reading Cover reveal date
Hi all, it's a little premature I know, but I have opened the charity page for the UHNM charity, with funds being directed to the Neonatal department. Anyone wanting to enter the draw for a chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher, two books authored by K.J. Simmill, and other goodies, please check out my… Continue reading Chairty page now open for the Darrienia giveaway
Hi I hope you are all in good health. I just wanted to do a very quick blog for an upcoming book. I have personally pre-ordered my copy and can’t wait to get my hands on it, so watch this space for a review in the upcoming months. At this moment I am not getting… Continue reading You’re Not Alone: An Indie Author Anthology for Macmillan Cancer Support
A little bit of disheartening news this time, my full manuscript was rejected based on them feeling they don't have a place for it on their current list. It was a 'good' rejection though, they took the time to make it personal and give feedback, all of which, surprisingly, was positive. They believe my work… Continue reading A rejection
Hi all, Just a fly by update, an friend of mine has created a blog, his work will be published next year, it is something I am looking forwards to immensely. So watch this space About. Hope you all have a great day and Happy Thanksgiving.
Just a quick fly by update before breakfast. I am so excited, I have received my very first full manuscript request! I am going to be giving my work one final speed read to check for anything I may have missed in my many, many edits and then off it goes. I know that nothing… Continue reading Exciting times
I recently came across some old writing I did some time ago, it must be at least ten years since I wrote it. Reading it really took me back, it was something I wrote on those mornings when I arrived at work early. It was a high pressure job, filled with stats, targets and often more than… Continue reading Old writings
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