Category Archives: Self-publishing

The Tell-Me Tree and other summer news

Posted on July 10, 2020 by kareninglis

Hello from London where we’re all patiently waiting for the warm weather to return! I hope you’re staying safe during this very challenging time. Aside from not seeing friends and family nearly as often as I’d like, it’s been pretty … Continue reading →

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Children’s Self-publishing Event, Russian rights deal and other news…

Posted on May 2, 2019 by kareninglis

Hello from a grey, breezy London. It’s coming up to the first of two May Bank Holiday weekends here in the UK — always a time that makes the nation smile, whatever the weather! Barnes Children’s Literature Festival – May … Continue reading →

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Foreign rights deal, self-pub book update and other news…

Posted on February 5, 2019 by kareninglis

A belated Happy New Year – I hope 2019 has started well for you!  This post shares some exciting news, along with my plans for the coming year. It also alerts those of you who have How To Self-publish and Market … Continue reading →

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The Seven-year Pitch: The Story of my Children’s Bestseller…

Posted on September 18, 2018 by kareninglis

Seven years to the day after publication, my time travel adventure The Secret Lake is hovering in the Amazon UK children’s bestseller lists for eBook and/or print for the fifth month in a row, variously ranking between 200 and 500 … Continue reading →

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How to Self-publish and Market a Children’s Book: now available in print or as an eBook

Posted on September 3, 2018 by kareninglis

*STOP PRESS*  The new second edition of How to Self-publish and Market a Children’s Book is available from Amazon from 21st May 2021, as both an eBook and print book, and is on a time limited offer for seven days. Follow this link to view on … Continue reading →

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