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...]
Lose yourself in free books
Choose from over 230 free books and 13 genres in this July giveaway You may have noticed that I've been off the grid a little this month. There is a perfectly wonderful reason for this virtual absence. The Englishman and I welcomed a little baby girl, our first grandchild, into the world on 5th of … [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...]
How to Find Free Ebooks
Did you know that there are several ways to find free and discounted Ebooks online? And no, I'm not only talking about Amazon. These are Ebook discovery sites, where authors and publishers offer Ebooks at a huge discount, or even free for a limited time. Some offer specific genres, but most are … [Read more...]
Limited Special Offer – signed paperback books for Christmas!
I have an exciting limited offer on The Englishman and Coffee and Vodka!Normally the paperback copies of each book are £7.99, but now I can offer them to you for a very special price.Both titles for £10, or each for £6!Plus, you can have the books signed and posted to you for FREE ! *Please … [Read more...]
My new life starts here…
The lovely flowers and card with beautiful messages, which I was given by my colleagues yesterday. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. That's such a cliche, I know, but this expression describes so accurately how I'm feeling today. After a night out with my (now former!) colleagues … [Read more...]