It's here! My brand new online bookshop, Helena Halme Books is now open. Helena Halme Books Since I'm not able to bring my dream of a brick-and-mortar bookshop into reality, I've gone for the next best thing. I opened my own Shopify bookstore online. I am beyond excited! The shop is … [Read more...]
My Lockdown Story
You're a writer so you would spend your lockdown writing a story, right? Well, yes, in theory... A Good Writing Routine I have worked from home for quite a few years now, and have a well- established routine for my writing and coaching business. On the other hand, my husband's job involves … [Read more...]
Do You Read Erotic Fiction?
If you like romance, you may also like reading erotic fiction There was a time not so long ago, when erotic fiction in the UK was confined to shady Soho establishments, and even the fabulously stylish The Erotic Review (now sadly no longer available in print form) was posted in … [Read more...]
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Awesome Indies Books invites you to join our Read to Review program. If you sign up, once a month we will email you details of the Awesome Indies approved books that are up for review. You then have two weeks to let us know if you’d like to read any of them. The author will then send you the book in … [Read more...]
New Countdown Deal on The Englishman!
To celebrate Valentines Day, my Nordic tale of love, The Englishman, is only £0.99 or $0.99 today!But hurry, the price will go up day by day!Click here to get the deal at Amazon.co.uk and here for Amazon.com. … [Read more...]
Quality Books for Only 99 Cents!
If you're looking for critically-acclaimed contemporary fiction ebooks, a number of them are on sale now until the New Year, including Coffee and Vodka for only 99 cents!Coffee and Vodka is only 99 centsfor a limited time only!Over at Awesome Indies the Holiday Bonanza Sale has just started, so pop … [Read more...]
Coffee and Vodka FREE Weekend Offer!
I know it's crazy, but I am offering Coffee and Vodka free this weekend only!You can download a copy from Amazon today until midnight on 27 October 2013.This is what people are saying about my Nordic family drama:‘Coffee and Vodka is a rich story that stays with us….with moments of brilliance.’ - Dr … [Read more...]
VAT on e-books
In my other job as accountant, I've recently been involved in examining in detail the VAT rules for the travel sector, where the EU is desperately trying to harmonise the taxation rates across its member states.Much like travel, VAT on books is also charged at different rates in different … [Read more...]
The Fussy Librarian
I came across this new website which promotes books in rather an individual way, called The Fussy Librarian.This site gives readers their very own personal librarian. You type in your email, tell them what kind of books you like to read and how you feel about profanity, violence and sex in … [Read more...]
Book Beginnings on Fridays: House of Silence by Linda Gillard
I found Book Beginnings through a site called Jaffa Reads Too. It's is a kind of a linked Round Robin, sharing the first chapters of the book that you are currently reading. This clever idea is hosted by Rose City Reader.This is how Book Beginnings on Fridays works in the words of … [Read more...]
