I know I said I was no longer posting on weekends, but I am too excited about this news to wait until Monday to share it with you all.
The Joker, my first novel, is available now on Amazon! It’s available as a paper book or an eBook, and it is free to Kindle Unlimited users.
I still can’t believe it’s actually happened. It’s one of those things I’ve always wanted to do, but never really thought I would get around to. Actually, that’s not strictly true. I always thought I would write a novel, I just didn’t really think I would ever have the confidence to publish it.
But here it is. I now look at it as what’s the worst thing that can happen?
Maybe no one reads it – I’ve already put the time into writing it, and although obviously I do want people to read it, if they don’t I haven’t lost anything.
Maybe it gets negative feedback – No one wants negative feedback, but it’s not the end of the world. It’s only someone’s opinion, and we can’t all like the same things – how boring would that be? Plus, I always think of E L James (who wrote 50 Shades of Grey). She got absolutely torn apart with negative feedback. She also had four bestselling books and a movie franchise, so maybe negative feedback isn’t the worst thing in the world.
Anyway, that’s enough babble from me. Below is the blurb from the back cover telling you a little more about what the book is about:
The Joker
When Kayleigh and her friends do a Ouija board one drunken night, they have no idea the horror they are inviting into their lives. When two of her best friends die in mysterious circumstances, and her boyfriend becomes possessed by a seductive demon, Kayleigh starts seeking answers.
What she learns fills her with dread, and after finding little help from a local priest, she takes matters into her own hands.
Kayleigh must choose between love and morality or power and her deepest desires in this twisted tale that shows that sometimes, the unknown is best left unknown…
If you’ve ever dreamt of writing your own novel, the best advice I could give anyone would be go for it. But stay tuned through August for loads of tips on writing and publishing.
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Congratulations for finally achieving one of your goals.
I hope you enjoy the feeling, but don’t forget to sobar up soon, afterall the fans might want more ;]
Thank you so much 🙂 I’m working on the next one now but I’m not sure I have fans lol
Congrats, Debbie. It’s a great feeling! Here’s to the next one.
Thank you so much, it really is 🙂
You know that I’m currently writing a few novels and an ebook but I haven’t had the time to really focus on any of them and I have mixed feelings about publishing them. I would love to publish them but haven’t done much research into how to actually get that done. I have one novel that I started in 2006 that still isn’t finished yet. I’m thinking about posting a few of the chapters on my blog to see how people would respond to it. I’m a bit of a perfectionist with my writing so I want my books to be exactly what I want them to be before I try to publish but that’s the biggest thing that has been holding me back. Any advise on that? I ordered your book already and can’t wait to read it! Thanks for hosting #anythinggoes
I think with regards to wanting it to be perfect, the only way to really guarantee that is to pay a professional editor, and even then mistakes get missed. You could maybe ask a trusted friend to proof read it, it’s always easier to spot mistakes in other people’s stuff than your own.
With regards to the actual publishing process, I have some posts lined up for later in the month with some hints and tips for publishing.
Thank you so much, I really hope you like it 🙂
That is amazing! Congratulations. You are a great writer so I am sure it is very good. How exciting! If your publisher are looking for a silly mummy to write about motherhood, I am here LOL.#AnythingGoes
Thank you so much 🙂 I self published it lol. I think you’d write a fab book, I would definitely read it!
Wow! This is so amazing, a huge congratulations to you!
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Thank you so much 🙂
Massive congratulations!! So happy for you I have never read a book like this but you have me intrigued, on a scale of 1 to 10 hiw freaky is it? 🙂 I would love to review it for you xx #anythinggoes
Thank you 🙂 I would say about a 7! That would be great Wendy, thank you, I’ll drop you an email x
Wow!!! Well done you! Such a fantastic achievement and best of luck with the reception. xx #AnythingGoes
Thank you so much 🙂 x
I’ve always wanted to write a novel, i’ve started so many times but never got very far. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for your tips on writing and publishing. In fact I may as well subscribe right now while I think about it.
Well done on your book!
Go for it Anne! I hope you find the tips useful and thanks for subscribing 🙂
Thank you!
This is so exciting! Well done! #AnythingGoes
Thank you 🙂
Wow, so exciting. Anything about the spirit world terrifies me. It sounds like a great read. Hope it goes really well. I’m just wishing I’d left reading this post til the morning instead of right before bed time! #anythinggoes
Popping by for #bloggerclubUK too!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Thank you 🙂 And sorry for the nightmares lol!
Congratulations.
Thank you 🙂
Debbie, massive congrats! that’s amazing! I remember reading your short fiction during the A-Z challenge and really enjoyed it 🙂 #AnythingGoes
Thank you so much 🙂
This is such fantastic news – your book sounds really intriguing, I’ll definitely take a look. Thanks for hosting #anythinggoes xx
Thanks Bridie, I hope you enjoy the book 🙂 x
Congratulations my lovely, you’ve worked so hard! You really need to go out and celebrate your achievement lol! I don’t blame you for posting on a weekend (if it wasn’t important I would tell you off).
I love the good news and I’m really pleased it’s linked up to #AnythingGoes 🙂
Thank you 🙂 I think a glass of wine or two are in order 😉
Sounds like something totally up my alley. Now if I could just find time to read books! Congrats again to you Deb! You should be so very proud of yourself!
Finding time is a killer, and I imagine its even harder when you have kids! Thank you so much 🙂
OMG! I forgot to thank you for hostessing #bloggerclubuk…don’t mind me…it’s late and I’m delirious.
Lol, it’s fine! You’re welcome 🙂
Congratulations, this must be so exciting. And yes, I wouldn’t worry too much about negative feedback, if people are talking about it, then it’s gaining momentum and publicity regardless.
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Thank you, I’m so excited about it all! True, any publicity is good publicity right!
Amazing! Congratulations!! I am very intrigued by the story description. I am also working on a novel, so it’s great to hear your encouraging words! Did you self publish? I haven’t researched the routes to go down, figured actually finishing it first is the most important thing!! Well done for achieving your goal. #BloggerClubUK
Thank you 🙂 I did self publish – I did the same, I wanted to finish it before I worried about publishing it! I’ve got some posts over this month about publishing etc that might help. Good luck with yours 🙂
Congrats Debbie – how exciting! #AnythingGoes
Thank you 🙂
Congratulations! What an achievement x #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂 x
Congratulations on publishing your first book – I love horrors!
I am interested in writing fiction also, so I am glad I have visited your page. I look forward to reading more about publishing.
Thanks.
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Thank you 🙂 There’s plenty coming up throughout the month!
Just popping back from #BloggerClubUK xx
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 x
This is brilliant and so exciting for you! well done for going for it. I want to write something – I may have to publish it under another name though…Good luck for sales galore and fabulous feedback. Alison x #BloggerClubUK
Thank you 🙂 Go for it, its an amazing feeling! x
It sounds fantastic and makes me want to read it! I stoped 18 months ago a third of the way through writing my book and am ashamed to say not much further since then, I greatly admire your tenacity and courage that is just fantastic!!!
Thank you 🙂 Don’t give up – it doesn’t matter if it takes five years!
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Well done you, that’s amazing! And the book sounds so intriguing! x #BloggerClubUK
Thank you 🙂 x
Well done you is so amazing to be able to realise your dreams. So inspiring. I hope it hope it goes well for you #BloggerClubUK
Thank you 🙂 I still can’t believe it!
Oh wow congratulations!! Amazing news and I shall most definitely be downloading it on my kindle. Well done, really pleased for you! #BloggerClubUK
Thank you so much Laura, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Congrats! Publishing a novel is such a huge accomplishment. It sounds intriguing too! #BloggerClubUK
Wow – well done! If you right for yourself first and foremost then you can’t go far wrong. My passion is script-writing – I hope to one day hear my words spoken by someone else! #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂 Oh I haven’t tried script-writing, Good luck, it would be amazing to hear that!
Oh I will drop you a note, always interested in reviewing books and things xx #AnythingGoes
Thanks Yvonne, that’s great 🙂 x
Oh my word, what an achievement. Congratulations!! Lots of celebrating to be done. I shall make it my next book to read xx #BloggerClubUK
Thank you 🙂 IU hope you enjoy it! x
oh wow, congratulations I am thrilled for you. This is my dream too, so I can’t even begin to imagine how amazing this must feel, well done!!!! #anythinggoes
Thank you 🙂 It really does feel amazing, go for it!
Congratulation Debbie – what an achievement, you must be so excited. I’m a terrible reader (as in, I have to force myself to do it) but wishing you lots of luck with this, I hope you have some wonderful feedback and a call from Hollywood to boot!!! 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
Thank you so much 🙂 A call from Hollywood would be good!
I am not surprised you can’t contain your excitement. I love reading and always have about 5 books on the go, will definitely take a look. Have never felt the urge to write a book but it is a dream for my daughter who is constantly writing on Wattpad. #BloggerClubUK
I hope you enjoy it 🙂 Good luck to your daughter, tell her not to give up!
Well done on getting it out there. Many people justdream about such things. #AnythingGoes
Thank you 🙂 It was a daydream for far too long before I actually did it!
Well done, Debbie. It sounds a bit scary for me! I’m not very good with horror or supernatural or anything that might give me nightmares! But. I really hope it gets a positive reception. I’ve written a bit of fanfiction so I admire you publishing your very own book on amazon. #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂 I don’t think it would be your thing then lol!
I’ve written so many books. In my head! Not sure I’ll ever get round to it but I’m very impressed with anyone who manages it. Well done!! #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂 This one was written in my head for a good few years before I got around to actually getting it down in print!
Wow! Go you! That’s amazing. I’d love to be published. If I ever get around to writing my book it would be a dream come true! #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂 Go for it!
Congratulations on writing your first novel! I love reading, especially a good horror / thriller, this sounds pretty epic. Ouiji boards completely freak me out. Good luck and I hope it goes well, I look forward to reading it! #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂 I hope you enjoy it and don’t get freaked out too much lol!
Congratulations – that’s so great! The plot sounds really good. I’m sure it will do really well! #BloggerClubUK
Thank you so much 🙂
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