News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Sophie had been eagerly awaiting the next romance book from her favourite author for too long. Content with her single life she was happy to get her injection of romance this way. What she wasn't expecting was for the book to present an opportunity of something more. Someone had read it before her, leaving something… Continue reading Book review: Hayleigh Sol – Book review
It seems to be the week for exciting news, yesterday I announced my series has a new merchandise line, today I am pleased to inform you that the final book in the Forgotten Legacies series, The Dream Walker, is now with my publishers. I was really excited to finally be able to send it off.… Continue reading Exciting news – The Dream Walker
I wrote this small poem a long time ago for my son, who is never without his best friend, Bear. Recently someone who read it reminded me about it by creating these amazing pictures. Sir Galavant Darkness fills the peaceful slumber, nightmares claim their latest souls. They jade the youth and taint the old that’s… Continue reading Sir Galavant (@simmillkj)
I received some exciting news near the end of last year from my publisher, unfortunately, with my personal life being as hectic as it was I have not really had the chance to share the details outside social media. My publisher has arranged for a very talented lady to begin work on the audiobook of… Continue reading What does 2020 have in store?
I have recently had a friend of mine ask why they see so many different takes on speech punctuation throughout different books. So I thought I would use my own years worth of research, and not only answer the question but show one of the common takes on what should be done, punctuation-wise. Why do… Continue reading What is the correct way to write speech in a novel?
Hi everyone. Those of you who frequent my blog may have noticed a minor change in the form of a new menu, Articles, which possess two subsections; Digital Marketing, and Writing Tips Here you will not only easily find any useful tips I share going forward, but also information on marketing. (No, I am not… Continue reading Let’s talk book Marketing!
I am really pleased to announce that Remedy, book three in The Forgotten Legacies series, has been chosen as the Solo Medallist in Fantasy for the New Apple Book awards 2017! I found out on the 15th February and I've been grinning ever since. To my shame it has taken me this long to announce… Continue reading Remedy is New Apple’s 2017 Solo Medallist in Fantasy!
September 1st is quickly approaching and that can only mean one thing, the next book in The Forgotten Legacies series will soon be out. Instead of bombarding you with several posts containing cover work and promotional images, I thought I would condense it all into one. Although I do have some more amazing pictures on… Continue reading Remedy, insight and information.
Symposium Saturday welcomes author A.J. Chaudhury, writer of fantasy and historical fiction About the author Tell us a little bit about yourself. I live in Assam, India with my mother and sister. I am a student of botany who likes to write every time he has a free minute. Creating stories has been my passion… Continue reading Author interview: A J Chaudhury
As you all my know my book Darrienia hit the Amazon.com number one best seller in two categories for a little over two weeks. An amazing achievement for which I thank my wonderful readers. Given the recent interest it has been suggested to me, by a number of you, that I should release my book… Continue reading Great news, Darrienia is now on multiple platforms
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