Author Archives: Cally Jackson
Why I’ve decided to go indie
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know that I’ve been leaning towards indie publishing my novel, The Big Smoke, for more than a year now. Well, I’ve finally decided for sure – I’m going to do … Continue reading
Filed under Progress update, Self publishing, Writing
The 24-hour Book
I’ve recently learned of a super-exciting project coming up in Brisbane, my home city, on 11 June. Aptly named the 24-Hour Book, the project involves a team of authors and editors collaborating, writing, and publishing a book in one 24-hour … Continue reading
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Bring on beta reader round two!
You may have noticed that it’s been ages a little while since I’ve blogged about my progress on my WiP, The Big Smoke. That’s because, well… there hasn’t been much progress – until recently. Don’t get me wrong, I was … Continue reading
Filed under Beta readers, Editing, Writing
Book review – The Reformed Vampires Support Group by Catherine Jinks
Blurb Nina Harrison became a vampire in 1973, when she was fifteen, and she hasn’t aged a day since then. But she hasn’t had any fun, either; she still lives with her mum, and the highlight of her sickly, couchbound … Continue reading
Filed under Book review, Reading, YA fiction
Grateful in April
Have you heard of Melina Schamroth‘s awesome brain child Grateful in April? It’s a global campaign that encourages all of us to focus on feeling good about what we’ve already got in our lives. According to Melina, it’s amazing what can occur when … Continue reading
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Games and awards!
Hello there! How are you on this fine Wednesday evening (or morning, depending on where in the world you’re located!)? It’s getting colder here in Brisbane and I think tonight will be the first night this year we’ll pull the … Continue reading
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Insecure Writers’ Support Group: perfecshunism
It’s time for this months Insecure Writers’ Support Group post! I have a bit of a problem, and I have a feeling I’m not alone. I have a feeling this problem is shared by many writers. So here it is… … Continue reading
Filed under Creativity, Fear, Insecure Writers Support Group, Writers, Writing
What I didn’t like about The Hunger Games series
**WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS SERIOUS SPOILERS. ONLY CONTINUE IF YOU’VE ALREADY READ OR DON’T INTEND TO READ THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES** In anticipation of The Hunger Games movie release later this week, I finally read Catching Fire and Mockingjay, books … Continue reading
Filed under Book review, YA fiction
The beauty of subjectivity
Last week, I posted about my lack of motivation to make changes to my work-in-progress The Big Smoke based on my beta readers’ feedback. I’m pleased to report that I spent quite a number of hours on the weekend reading … Continue reading
Filed under Beta readers, Editing, Writing
