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In Conversation with Author Elizabeth Macneal

In Conversation with Author Elizabeth Macneal

by Nikki Vallance | May 13, 2021 | The Spine is Mine | 0 comments

It’s not often that I anticipate a book as keenly as Elizabeth Macneal’s Circus of Wonders which is published today! I first came across Elizabeth after I entered Pivotal into the Caledonia Novel Award in 2018 and despite being unsuccessful myself, I followed the...
In Conversation with my Editor – Anna Barrett

In Conversation with my Editor – Anna Barrett

by Nikki Vallance | Nov 25, 2020 | Pivotal, The Spine is Mine | 0 comments

Meet Anna I found my brilliant editor,  Anna Barrett (née Hogarty), through Reedsy (think CheckaTrade or RatedPeople but for writers) where you can search for professional editorial support, read testamonials and match to your requirements. Within her business, The...
What’s in a Prize? – Literary Prizes and Why Votes Matter

What’s in a Prize? – Literary Prizes and Why Votes Matter

by Nikki Vallance | Apr 24, 2020 | Pivotal, The Spine is Mine | 0 comments

The People’s Book Prize organisers have extended the voting deadline to 30th May 2020. But what is the People’s Book Prize, why do literary prizes matter to authors and why does your vote matter? The People’s Book Prize There are many literary awards and competitions....
More Books Than Bikinis 5 – The Deal and Then?

More Books Than Bikinis 5 – The Deal and Then?

by Nikki Vallance | May 29, 2019 | More Books Than Bikinis | 0 comments

Earlier this Month in More Books Than Bikinis, Part 4 – Seeking out a Publisher, I promised to bring you up to date on Pivotal’s journey to publication. If you have been following me on Social Media you will know we have reached an extremely exciting stage, with the...
The Writers’ Pod Presents… Phoebe on publishing, writing and books.

The Writers’ Pod Presents… Phoebe on publishing, writing and books.

by Nikki Vallance | Apr 11, 2019 | The Spine is Mine, The Writers' Pod | 0 comments

I feel very fortunate to have met and interviewed Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House (which I loved), The Girl Next Door, (just published and saved for my Easter holiday reading – I can’t wait!) and Editorial Director at Orion imprint, Trapeze. Her passion for...
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