Tag Archives: children’s books

From non-fiction to fiction: Return to The Secret Lake book launch…

Posted on March 21, 2022 by kareninglis

Despite Return to the Secret Lake being over twice the length of the first book, it actually took half as long to write… Continue reading →

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Spring update: Non-fiction book launch!

Posted on May 22, 2021 by kareninglis

Updated 4th June 2021 I’ve had my head down since the early part of the year working on a fully updated and expanded second edition of How to Self-publish and Market a Children’s Book. I’m delighted to say that this is … 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 →

Posted in Book festivals, Children's Books, Marketing, Self-publishing | Tagged children's books, foreign rights, literary festivals, marketing | 2 Comments

Autumn update: focus on children’s book marketing

Posted on November 2, 2016 by kareninglis

I hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful autumn weather (well, here in the UK, at least) – it certainly has helped take the edge off these sudden darker evenings. On that note here’s a snap I took a couple of … Continue reading →

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Barnes Children’s Literature Festival Sat 25 April ~ what goes around comes around

Posted on April 7, 2015 by kareninglis

Since the The Secret Lake first came out back in 2011 it’s been heartwarming to see just how far industry attitudes towards self-publishing have evolved. We’re now entering a period where the lines are truly beginning to blur in the … Continue reading →