Category: Inspiration

Her Name is MJ Summers and She Sells Books… Lots of Books…

Her name is MJ Summers and she has one of the most interesting books of the year so far. “Break In Two” tells the story of thirty-one-year old Claire Hatley who is running from Seattle having just discovered that her live-in boyfriend has traded her in for a twenty-two-year old hostess. Devastated and alone, Claire must …

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“Anything Worth Having Is Not Easy!” Author Tom Ufert Decrees

  I wrote this article at the behest of Nick Wale as a follow-up to last month’s (September 2013) exceptional first full edition of Novel Reads, the new blockbuster e-magazine that is taking the publishing industry by storm.  I ask readers to forgive my abruptness; it is not intended to be rude but plainly speaking, …

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Lester Van Huss and A Shattered Innocence

Lester Van Huss. A name you will soon enjoy on a regular basis. A writer, a creator and a man who knows that he has something to share with you all. I wanted to interview Lester and allow you all to meet him. Join us for a journey that will be remembered for a long, …

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Denise Barry And What The Tooth Fairy Does With All Those Teeth!

Denise Barry is one of the most exciting children’s authors of the moment! Her book “What Does The Tooth Fairy Do With Our Teeth?” has been a huge hit with young readers all over the world. She also has the distinction of being one of the few independent authors with the clout to move paperbacks. …

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Free E-zine and a Thankyou

Dear Friends, I would like to tell you about a new “E-zine” we have put together here at Novel Ideas. An E-zine that will hopefully bring some interesting authors to your attention. This E-zine is currently free until Thursday and has a whole host of interviews from all kinds of writers from all over the …

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Meet the Future of Publishing: Stephen Ormsby

Stephen Ormsby is the man of the moment. His new publishing company “Satalyte Publishing” is set to become one of the most prestigious and powerful publishing houses in Australia. What’s their goal? To promote the best work Australian writers can offer.  “The Boomerang Team” comprises of some of the greatest authors in Australia. I wanted …

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The Naked Robert Watson: An Expose Of A Writer

This isn’t just another author interview. This is an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes upbringing of Robert Watson. Robert, sailor, author, father, lover, friend and living, breathing history. I wanted to know what made him the man he is today. What were his cultural experiences? What did he see? Hear? Do? Let’s find out… A) …

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Nick Wale Meets Hollywood Legend Alex Cord

As a kid, growing up in the nineties, TV was the thing. I still remember Saturday afternoons. The smell of the wind on the rain. The incessant chatter between my parents– and the coolest show of the time, on the TV, in front of me. The show was called “Airwolf” and my favourite character was …

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Kelley Harrell Presents: Gift Of The Dreamtime!

I have a very special interview to share with you all. Ms Kelley Harrell asked me to interview her for Novel Ideas. How could I refuse such a great request from a writer who has so much to say? I tried to get the real Ms Harrell down on paper, or blog paper anyway, for …

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How To Sell Books: An Interview With PR Nick Wale

  Interview undertaken by interviewer  Alex Laybourne and reblogged on several sites including www.nickwale.org Ever hear the song “Hungry Like The Wolf”? Well, this guy is hungry for the hits. It becomes a struggle when you have written a book—a good book, no less! What do you do? You can hire some PR guy or …

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