Peter Cox
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Peter Cox is the author of the UK No. 1 bestseller “Why You Don’t Need Meat” (US title "You Don't Need Meat") and with Linda McCartney author of the UK No. 1 bestseller and worldwide multi-million bestseller “Linda McCartney’s Home Cooking”. Together with his wife, Peggy Brusseau, he’s written many more national bestsellers. He founded Litopia way back when the internet was still a very nice place.
Litopia still is.
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Authorship
In today's digital age, aspiring authors are presented with a wealth of publishing options, each with its own merits and considerations. Traditional publishing and self-publishing...
The Role of Literary Agents: Do Authors Really Need Them?
Becoming a published author is often accompanied by numerous challenges and uncertainties. One decision aspiring authors must make is whether to seek a literary agent...
Crafting a Bestselling Humorous Book: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Authors
Humor is a universal language that has the power to captivate readers, evoke laughter, and create a lasting impact on the reader's outlook. Writing a...
The Ultimate Guide for Authors: Choosing a Literary Agent and Navigating the Approach
One of the most important steps in establishing a successful writing career is finding the right literary agent. A literary agent acts as a bridge...
Choosing the Perfect Genre: A Comprehensive Guide for Authors
An aspiring author might be talented in many writing styles but they would be wise to choose the genre in which they will specialize. The...
Alison Gardiner
Doctor, mother, writer, SCBWI Co-Regional Advisor, reasonable cook, terrible gardener (ironically), Alison Gardiner loves all her roles, but sometimes gets her priorities muddled (except for...
The Outlier
Author: Joe Sweeney Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Blurb: A Ghost is stalking seventeen-year-old Kath Larkin. It looks exactly like her. It sounds exactly like...
Jon Duffy
Writer, musician and podcaster. "I have always been drawn to accents" says Jon "and can turn my hand (or should that be vocal chords) to...
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