I’ve been a published author for FIVE YEARS!
Me (and Bluebell)!
So, I’m sure you all know what I’m like with dates. I mean, I can remember them fine–I just often don’t realise what today’s date is and so I often “forget” about important stuff or don’t realise that it’s actually happening today… Well, I’ve had today’s date circled in multiple bright colours in my diary as today’s kind of an important day for me: I’ve now been a published author to exactly five years!
On this day in 2011, my first short story, “The Silent Siren”, was published in the third issue of Iron Bound. This was my very first publication, so this story holds a special place in my heart. You can find out more about this story here.
And, the last five years have been incredible. I love stats and facts, so here are some for the last five years:
- I’ve had a total of 17 short stories published (for a full list, go here)
- I’ve signed two book deals with Prizm Books, the YA imprint of Torquere Press
- My debut novel, UNTAMED, released in May 2015 and reached #64 for its category on the Amazon Bestsellers’ list
- My second book FRAGMENTED releases in 96 days (7th September 2016)
- I’ve drafted eight other full-length manuscripts (though most of them still need a lot of rewriting and editing)
- And I studied for, and completed, my degree!
I’ve finished my degree!
To celebrate my five-year anniversary of being a published writer, I’m giving away one paperback copy of UNTAMED through Goodreads:
Goodreads Book Giveaway
And this giveaway is open internationally! Click the link above to enter!
