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    The indie publishing journey: Business mechanics

    Rebecca Alasdair / 16 May 2023 / 2 Comments

    If you’ve decided to indie publish your book, something you should look into early is setting up a “business” for it. But do you actually need one? How do you set one up if you do? What other business considerations should a new indie publisher make? Find the answers to these questions in today’s post about the business mechanics of…

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    The indie publishing journey: What, why and how

    Rebecca Alasdair / 18 April 2023 / 12 Comments

    Hello and welcome to this brand new series of blog posts where I talk about what I’ve learned so far from my indie publishing journey. I’ll take you through the process from start to finish and share some resources about how to turn your manuscript into a published book. There’ll be something for all budding indie authors, especially my fellow…

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    A new chapter begins: Plans for 2023

    Rebecca Alasdair / 26 January 2023 / 11 Comments

    Happy New Year everyone!! 2023 marks the beginning of a new chapter as I start the year as a published author for the first time. Come and see what I have planned over the next 12 months and where I’ll be focusing my efforts for this next phase of my writing journey. →

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    Advent Train Stories: The Sapling

    Rebecca Alasdair / 10 December 2022 / 13 Comments

    Welcome to Day 10 of the Advent Calendar Story Train hosted by Ari Meghlen, where you can read 24 pieces of flash fiction in the lead-up to Christmas, all following the prompt “the gift”. Mine is titled The Sapling and is the first short story I’ve written in YEARS. I hope you enjoy it!! →

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    My first book is now out in the world!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 2 November 2022 / 12 Comments

    The day has finally come! My debut novel, Holding Up the Sky, releases today and I’m officially a published author. Come and see some pretty pictures of the new book and learn more about the journey I’ve taken to get it from that first idea to something we can all hold in our hands!! →

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    Cover reveal and progress update

    Rebecca Alasdair / 26 July 2022 / 14 Comments

    It’s finally here!! After years of dreaming—and hard work—I am so excited to reveal the official cover for my upcoming YA novel Holding Up the Sky. Feast your eyes on this absolute beauty and hear about what else is happening as the publication date approaches! →

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    Official blurb and release date announced!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 11 May 2022 / 15 Comments

    Things are really ramping up behind the scenes, and today I’m announcing both the official blurb and the release date for my upcoming contemporary YA novel Holding Up the Sky. Come take a look, share your thoughts, and learn where I’m going from here!! →

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    Launching my new author newsletter

    Rebecca Alasdair / 2 May 2022 / 8 Comments

    My brand new author newsletter is NOW LIVE! Setting up a newsletter is something I promised both myself and readers that I would do in 2022, and in today’s blog post I share what my new subscribers will receive and how you can sign up. Come and check it out!! →

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    The must-read indie books coming to your shelf in 2022 [SPECIAL POST]

    Rebecca Alasdair / 11 February 2022 / 17 Comments

    Today I am thrilled to share with you an EPIC list of indie books that are coming your way in 2022. What started as a small idea to champion the work of indie authors has snowballed into an incredible collection of more than 70 upcoming titles from more than 50 writers. Come check it out and show your support to…

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Is an ebook or paperback better for reading an epi Is an ebook or paperback better for reading an epic fantasy novel?

Pros of an ebook? Easier to hold and transport, and can read under the covers at night.

Pros of a paperback? Easier to flip back and forth between section, and looks great on a shelf.

The good news? "Blood of Old" will be available in both paperback and ebook formats. Preorder now! 😀

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Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but publishing Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but publishing a book is not! With less than two months until "Blood of Old" is out in the world, I have to give a massive shoutout to the people who have helped bring this book to life...

My alpha readers @lorraineambers, Tomas, @ed_r_white, and @oahowdyn

My beta reading team @coffeebooksandmagic, @readreviewcoffee, @vixxstarlight91, Ben, @ajmurphywrites, @katkimpton, and @rocket_reader1

My editor @athorntonedits and my proofreader Claudia (my lovely cousin)

And the brilliant artists I've worked with: @estheticah.artes (cover), @cartographybird (maps), and @sophielouisedraws (character art that keeps me inspired)

Thanks so much for your input, guys! 01 December will be here before we know it!! 😃

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The man without a past whose choices have ruined e The man without a past whose choices have ruined everyone's future...

Kael O'Dair is one of the MCs of my upcoming epic fantasy novel "Blood of Old". A hot-tempered troublemaker who wants to get close to people but doesn't know how, he makes a MASSIVE mistake that will shape the course of the series. Will he clean it up, or will he run away?

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS OUT IN THE WORLD TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS OUT IN THE WORLD!!

"Blood of Old" is the first book in the #GracebornSeries, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams.

🔥 Shy healer + troublemaker MCs
🔥 Blood ties vs found family
🔥 Epic battles
🔥 Magic songs and weapons
🔥 Mental health journeys
🔥 Sky-high stakes
🔥 Enemy scheming in the shadows

Preorder now! Check the link in my bio for current and upcoming retailers.

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When the hot-tempered troublemaker you're supposed When the hot-tempered troublemaker you're supposed to be mentoring asks you to dance, and you're not sure if he's just trying to get under your skin. Again. 🤭

I can't wait for readers to meet Kael and Tora in "Blood of Old", coming 01 December 2026.

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MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!! 🔥 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭 MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!! 🔥

𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭𝘥 is the first book in the 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 series, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams. It will be published on 01 December 2026 and is available in both paperback and ebook formats.

Head to the link in my bio for some options of where you can preorder the book today. There are a few other places it should appear over the next few weeks. Fellow Aussies who would like to buy a paperback are best to order from me directly. 😊

Much has been lost, but blood does not forget. And while the Old Blood remembers, what once was may yet be again...

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I have enough of these bad boys now to make a stac I have enough of these bad boys now to make a stack. Author goals 😏

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Right now I'm dragging myself out of a hole after Right now I'm dragging myself out of a hole after being sick, but I've got some exciting news on the way! Stay tuned, everyone 😁

🎨 Character art by @sophielouisedraws

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