Bologna Children’s Book Fair – online special edition
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is one of the highlights of the children’s book publishing calendar. Given its location in Italy the live event had to be first postponed and then cancelled this year. However, it is very exciting to share that Bologna are staging a digital edition from the 4-7 May under the banner, […]
Children’s book Let the Sad Thoughts Out by Chris Stead is out now
Award-winning author Chris Stead has released a new children’s picture book that helps parents improve the mental health of their kids. It’s not easy to talk about your feelings. Even as adults, many of us still struggle to take the turmoil boiling up inside of us and to express it in a way that makes […]
Best isolation activities for kids guide book - out now
Old Mate Media has been stuck in isolation parenting hell, so we’ve put together a curated list of the best at home activities you can do with your kids for free. Thinking up new isolation activities for kids is quite tedious. We thought home-schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic was bad, but the school holidays made […]
Welcome to my rant about isolation with kids
March 31, 2020 | Writerslife
Well this is a new world order isn’t it. And not one that I like. Suddenly myself and my husband are solely responsible for our children’s education, mental health, physical health, dietary needs and general well-being. This is not fun. I miss my village. If you are enjoying this time with your children, it’s probably […]
Author Interview with Cara Kansala
Today we are going behind the scenes with author and illustrator Cara Kansala. She has produced a gorgeous picture book, The Moon King. It is colourful and vibrant, perfect for bedtime reading. Tell us about your books? The Moon King is a playful goat – the guardian of the Moon and night sky. One evening, […]
The Self-Publishing Show Live: tips
Last week in London I attended a fantastic Indie Author Conference run by the team behind Ads for Authors. Over 600 indie authors from across the globe gathered in Southbank to connect (from a distance), learn and motivate each other. It was a fantastic day and incredibly useful. I’ve put together a summary of my […]
Step by step guide to running a Kindle giveaway
How do you run an effective Kindle Giveaway? We’ve outlined all the steps we took in our recent campaign, one that netted us a large number of subscribers for a very low lead cost. Follow through the steps and results in our Guide. Set a Goal for Your Kindle Giveaway Before you start any campaign, […]
Education is your secret superpower
No matter where you are in your publishing journey there is always something new to learn. And so many great sources to find information. I have another fantastic source of knowledge for you here today. Learning from experience How is your week starting? Mine is starting really well. We’ve been running a Kindle giveaway to […]
Win big in Old Mate Media's Kindle Fire giveaway
We're delighted to announce the Old Mate Media Kindle Fire Giveaway. You can win a brand new Kindle Fire 8 16gb delivered to your door. Plus a copy of the latest Willy Nilly adventure in print. What Can I Win in the Kindle Fire Giveaway Competition? You can win a brand new Kindle Fire 8 […]
Author Interview with Kieren Fitz-Gibbon
We’re excited today to talk to Aussie children's author Kieren Fitz-Gibbon. Kieren has created a hilarious and entertaining adventure series centered around a magic trampoline. Tell us about your books? Volume 1 - The Magic Trampoline (the Original) The Magic Trampoline is the original of a series of currently two books. The books are the […]
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