Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! I know you will all be very busy with family and loved ones but if you get a moment share a few fun photos of what you have been up to? Holidaying, shopping, mucking around with your kids, pets, mates..? It’s that time of year … And if you are spending the holidays by yourself tell us what you are up to? Whatever it is, let’s look forward to a peaceful blessed and happy 2026.

Are you planning to start a new or first book? Or Are you ready to publish? Tell us what genre? Or what’s the book about?

Hi everyone, This week’s Q&A is around self publishing options on various platforms. Join in if you want to know how or have any questions.

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced as an author isn’t just the writing, it’s the selling. You can pour your heart into a manuscript, but when it doesn’t move the way you hoped, it can be discouraging. What I’ve learned, though, is that selling isn’t just about numbers. It’s about connection. When I shifted from “selling a book” to “sharing a story” with the right audience, things started to change. I began focusing on building relationships with readers, engaging in genuine conversations, and positioning my work where it naturally resonates. I also invest time in refining my pitch, learning marketing basics, and being consistent—even when results are slow. For me, persistence and community are the keys to overcoming the lows. At the end of the day, the lack of immediate sales doesn’t mean the story has no value. It just means I have to keep finding better ways to reach the people who need it most.