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3, 2, 1… We have lift-off! – Colony is out!

September 17, 2017 by Leigh Matthews

Friends, it’s #SciFiSunday and there’s a new novel roaming out in the wild. After many long days and nights of writing, editing, researching, proofreading, and pulling my hair out, Colony is now available for you to read in eBook and paperback form. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Colony Tagged With: book launch, Colony

Meet the Cover Artist for Colony – Aimée Henny Brown!

September 6, 2017 by Leigh Matthews

colony leigh matthews book coverWondering about the amazing art on the cover of Colony? Meet the artist, the fantastic Aimée Henny Brown! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Colony

Book Blurbs and Promotion – When, why, and how to tell the truth

September 3, 2017 by Leigh Matthews

As a queer reader, I know how nice it is to pick up a book, read the blurb or just look at the cover, and have a pretty clear idea that the content isn’t troublingly heteronormative or, worse, actively homophobic or transphobic. Is it imperative, then, that your book blurbs and promotion clearly advertise a book’s progressive chops and niche market? Or, is there something to be said for a little inveigling and obfuscation? Following on from my earlier post on how to write a book blurb, this time I’m looking at when, why, and how to tell the truth when promoting your book. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Colony, Don't Bang the Barista!, Go Deep, The Old Arbutus Tree Tagged With: LGBTQ, marketing

How to Write a Blurb for Your Book

August 30, 2017 by Leigh Matthews

how to write a blurb for your bookWriting blurbs is both an art and a science. Happily, I’ve long been a fan of both endeavours. Even so, writing the blurbs for my own books is always a challenge. The blurb needs to instantly captivate the reader. Every word needs to pull its weight. But, what should you highlight? What should you include as a teaser, and what should you omit for fear of giving away too much too soon!? What follows are my musings on how to write a blurb for your book. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Colony, Don't Bang the Barista!, Eat to Beat Acne, Go Deep, The Old Arbutus Tree Tagged With: marketing

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