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How amazingly cute is this picture?

I asked for a bit of advice on the cover art on a group on Facebook and a lady messaged me.

She said her daughter, looked over her shoulder and mentioned that Betty had hair just like hers and wanted the book.

With that, her mum, Sayo, purchased it.

Yesterday, she sent me a wonderful picture of little Mia with her copy of Bookworm Betty that had arrived.

I’m thrilled that she loves the book and still can’t get over how much she does actually look like Betty!

This...

Since writing this book and publishing it back in 2020, I’ve always said that it deserves an award, as have many other lovely readers.

And now, today, another author has awarded it the first!

Chloe gave Reasonable Lies the award for ‘Biggest Tearjerker‘.

Here’s just a snippet of her review. See more on Amazon.

Chloe's review
'First of all, I just want to say that I read the ebook version which begins with pages of praise and warnings from reviewers that you are going to need tissues and you’re...

Dear readers,

I am super thrilled to announce a heartwarming addition to my children’s book collection just in time for the holiday season:

“Christmas with Maggie Mouse”

This delightful tale introduces young readers to Maggie Mouse at Christmas time, an adorable character who’s sure to capture the hearts of children and parents alike. Dressed in her festive elf outfit, Maggie invites us into her cosy world filled with Christmas cheer.

The book promises to bring the magic of the season to life...

Welcome to the world of books, where words can make you laugh, cry, and feel a whirlwind of emotions all at once. Today, we’ll be looking at just some of the words, reviews and phrases used in the reviewing of a compelling book that has managed to capture the hearts of many readers around the world. The book has been described as an emotional rollercoaster, a tear-jerking masterpiece, and a compelling punch of a read.

Here are just a few of the comments and reviews for Reasonable Lies...

A...

T.A. Rosewood’s latest novel, “Behind the Stars,” is taking the literary world by storm, and readers are raving about this exciting new direction for the beloved author. Blending elements of romance and thriller, Rosewood crafts a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

The story follows Tara Alexander, a debut author whose romance novel skyrockets to the top of bestseller lists. However, her success is threatened by a series of vicious...

A Surreal Moment:

Last week, as I settled into my seat for what would turn out to be a delayed flight to Italy, I had no idea I was about to experience one of those surreal moments that remind you how small the world has become.

As we waited for our flight to depart, the lady seated next to me turned and asked, “Can I ask you a question… you look familiar… are you an author?” I nodded, both surprised and intrigued.

What came next left me truly astounded.

“I recognise you from TikTok!” she...

These achievements underscore the power of storytelling in raising awareness and fostering understanding about breast cancer. Through the journey of the protagonist, readers are engaging with the complex realities of a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the ripple effects on relationships and personal identity.

I am deeply grateful to every reader who has purchased, read, reviewed, or gifted “Reasonable Lies.” Your support is not just propelling the book up the charts, but also...

As an author, one of the most rewarding experiences is connecting with readers who have been touched by your work.

Recently, I had the extraordinary pleasure of meeting one of my biggest fans, Abbie that left me feeling incredibly grateful and inspired.

Amidst the dazzling lights of Leicester Square, on a very rainy Sunday afternoon, I met someone who has been a devoted supporter of my writing journey.

I was truly humbled and moved by meeting Abbie – a bookstagrammer who has followed me from the...

‘Kitty & Fred’ Warms Hearts on Instagram Tour

I’m walking on air after the phenomenal Instagram Quiet Whispers Book Tour over the past ten days celebrating my new release. Connecting with readers and following along as they fell in love with Kitty and Fred’s unexpected romance blossomed against the odds has been magical.

The outpouring of emotional support across this tour moved me. Reviewers raved over the story, many not wanting the tale of nurturing Kitty and reckless Fred to end as she...

This week, I was thrilled to see a story in our local newspaper about a boy who had read one of my children’s books.

Jovie had been very poorly and his mum bought him the book, ‘I’m Not Scared with Billy Brave’ which is now a firm favourite in their house.

Here’s what the article said:

Saffron Walden author Traci Rosewood’s debut children’s book ‘I’m Not Scared with Billy Brave’ inspired a young boy to overcome his fears about his battle with scarlet fever and numerous hospital visits.

Shortly...

Book reviews are a critical component of an author’s success.

They provide valuable feedback for the author and are an essential tool for reaching new readers.

In this blog post, we will explore why book reviews are so important for authors and how they can help to boost an author’s career.

Firstly, book reviews provide authors with valuable feedback on their work. Reviews can highlight strengths and weaknesses in an author’s writing, which can help them to improve their craft. Constructive...

After releasing my debut children’s book last weekend, I have been overwhelmed with the comments and feedback so far.

But when I got sent a photo of a little girl called Olivia reading it to her dog, I felt amazing!

Her mum said she has been so excited waiting for it to arrive and hasn’t wanted to put it down since.

This is so special and I love it.

Thank you so much, Olivia.

I hope Junior the dog enjoyed it too.

I’m Not Scared with Billy Brave is now available in paperback and ebook formats and...

I got tagged today in an Instagram post about a book tuber who featured one of my books in their video.

The video was her five suggestions for books to be made into movies or TV series and Reasonable Lies was her first one to discuss why she thinks it should be a movie.

It’s so lovely to see readers talking about any of my books and this one made me feel extra proud especially with that book as you know, it’s my fav!

And do have a watch of the video too or leave a comment for her. I know she’d...

On Wednesday, 10th March, I received a private message from one of my local radio stations, BBC Essex which in itself was very exciting.

They searched on Instagram for 'Essex Author' and found me, yay.

The reason they had contacted me was that they were doing a section that evening live online about ebooks versus paperbacks and how it is moving over more to the digital side these days and in the current situation we have been in during COVID. They asked me to take part and give my views on it...

So on Wednesday, 20th January 2021, I went LIVE on Instagram for the very first time to be interviewed!

I was so nervous but Lucas from the Book Society Pod was very welcoming and helpful in his interview and I really enjoyed it in the end.

We had a good chat about my book and the process and roller coaster ride that I’ve been on over the past year.

He bought my book too, which arrived in lovely California to him, the day before the interview.

It was lovely to see so many people tuning in to say...

Instagram has been amazing for me and my book/author journey so far and one person in particular over the past few weeks has made me even more happy and super proud.

The lovely V.Rose (Vanessa) who is also in the process of writing her first book, titled Always; kindly asked me if she could buy a signed copy from me and get it sent to her.

To NEW YORK!

I was super excited and after three attempts at getting it sent, it finally arrived 5 days later and she then excitedly shared the excitement on...

I was so pleased to receive a message from a book store over in the USA to ask me if they could stock a small selection of my books.

Of course, I said YES!

Red Horse Books is a small book store located in South Georgia specializing in finding great book deals to pass to their readers who shop with them. They especially like to support indie authors like myself so I was more than happy for them to stock my book.

They have ordered a small amount for now and they are due to arrive this week for...

I was excited to be asked for another blogger interview just recently.

Vikkie from ‘The Ladies Who Read’ blog kindly asked me to answer some of her questions to be on her blog in the Author Spotlight section.

Please check out her blog and read more on the interview by clicking the LINK below.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

This morning I got a lovely photo sent to me via Instagram.

It was from a reader who had purchased my ebook a few weeks back, read it and then left an amazing review for me.

As a little thank you to her, I sent her a FREE matching Reasonable Lies Bookmark and it took just over a week to arrive in the big city of NEW YORK!

To top it off, she loves my book so much and has been so supportive, she has even invited us over to visit her when the pandemic os over!

To say she’s one of my top fans is an...

You may have read my review on T. A. Rosewood’s debut novel, Reasonable Lies. I loved this book and it has made it into my top five reads this year to date. I’ve said it a thousand times, and I’ll say it again, this book made me cry! So when she agreed to answer some questions for my blog, I couldn’t help but do a little happy dance.

This woman is amazing – she was told by the ‘big’ publishing houses that they couldn’t take her book on, so she decided they had made a mistake, and went down the...