Tag Archives: self publishing

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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Christmas picture book: planning, launching, translation

Posted on December 1, 2019 by kareninglis

Planning, launching and translating a Christmas picture book… Continue reading →

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6,000 sales on, The Secret Lake revisits its roots

Posted on May 29, 2014 by kareninglis

I’ve done quite a few school visits in recent weeks – but one in particular had special significance for me. This was a day spent at Norland Place School in Notting Hill – the area in London that first inspired … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, Self-publishing | Tagged adventure stories, kidlit, Norland Place School, Notting Hill, self publishing, The Secret Lake, time travel | 6 Comments

My KDP Select experiment, new picture book & other news…

Posted on October 6, 2012 by kareninglis

Experimenting with KDP Select this weekend! Just a quick note to let you all know that I’m experimenting with the KDP Select Program this weekend to see if I can raise awareness of Eeek! in the USA. I’ll be blogging … Continue reading →