My debut novel, ‘Daughters of the Tide,’ is now available to pre-order! You can do so here Why does pre-ordering matter? It’s one of the best early indicators for publishers of a books success from a sales point of view, and it shows booksellers and retailers that they should watch out for a book. Pre-ordering,Continue reading “Pre-orders now available!”
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Cover reveal!
I’m beyond thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, ‘Daughters of the Tide’ It’s the cover of my dreams, and I think it really captures the essence of this story. Thank you so much to the wonderful Emily O’Neill for her gorgeous design A little about the book… The Findlay family history hasContinue reading “Cover reveal!”
First Page Podcast
While in London I had the absolute joy of finally meeting one of my dear friends in person, the extraordinary Mariah Mannae. Mariah and I met in an online writing course with Stella award winning author Heather Rose in 2020, and have kept in touch ever since. Mariah’s podcast is a celebration of women inContinue reading “First Page Podcast”
‘Upon a Starlit Tide’
“Anything is possible when sorrow meets the sea…” Our April ‘Once Upon a Bookclub’ was such a treat. We discussed Kell Wood’s masterpiece, ‘Upon a Starlit Tide’, my love of which knows no bounds. This book has all of my favourite things – mermaids, magic, history, fae folk, pirates, tall ships, elaborate descriptions of ballgownsContinue reading “‘Upon a Starlit Tide’”
The best news…
I’m absolutely thrilled to say that I’ve signed with the lovely Abigail Nathan from Alex Adsett Literary with my novel ‘Second Skin.’ Having the support of someone with so much experience, who knows the ins and outs of this complicated industry is no small thing. Thank you for believing in my book! Along with herContinue reading “The best news…”
ASA/HQ Fiction Prize shortlisting
I’m absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the ASA/HQ Fiction Prize. Opportunities like this one go such a long way in supporting unpublished writers, giving visibility and a chance to present a completed manuscript for consideration, not to mention encouragement. Funnily enough it wasn’t until I received a message of congratulations from a dearContinue reading “ASA/HQ Fiction Prize shortlisting”
Tasmanian Gardens
I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to interview Meg Bignell and Alice Bennett about their beautiful new book Tasmanian Gardens on ‘The Book Shelf.’ This is not your average gardening book. You will find no instruction manuals or growing guides within. This is a book of stories, each one perfectly unique, fromContinue reading “Tasmanian Gardens”
A dream come true
Apply for the thing! If there is anything I’ve learned over the years, it’s to go for any and every opportunity that comes your way, even if you think you don’t have a chance. You never know, and you have absolutely nothing to lose. I recently received the news that my application for a residentialContinue reading “A dream come true”
2024 mysteries
So much about the writing process is mysterious, and requires us to cede control and trust that our intuition knows the way, much like life. This year I want to lean into mystery, let go of expectations and feed my curiosity. I’ve been accepted in the Faber Academy’s Novel Writing course with Carrie Tiffany, and IContinue reading “2024 mysteries”
On creativity
We do it for the love of it, right? That soul deep knowledge that writing is exactly what we were put on this earth to do. Even and despite the hard days – the days when the words won’t come and it feels like your creativity has abandoned you. That’s an interesting concept, actually, thatContinue reading “On creativity”
Arianne James 