Eight Copies, Countless Hours, and the Voice of Queen's Road
Eight audiobook sales in five days won't make bestseller lists, but they meant everything to me. This is the story behind launching the Queen's Road audiobook, the fears that came with hearing my characters speak for the first time, and why I'm diving back in to find the voice of Beneath the Silence.
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Library author chat
I went into Bridgwater Library expecting a small author chat and came out realising Queen’s Road is becoming something much bigger. Local promotion, Somerset readers, signed books, community discussion, and the slightly surreal experience of preparing to talk publicly about the apocalypse.
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The Invisible Work of Writing: What Building an Author Life Really Looks Like
Behind every book is unseen work readers rarely witness. A thoughtful look at the real writing life, from creativity and decision fatigue to marketing, newsletters, and quiet progress.
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Zombie Apocalypse Dystopian Fiction: Why Human Stories Matter More Than Survival
What makes zombie apocalypse dystopian fiction so powerful? Discover why human-led stories, community, and quiet tension create the most unforgettable survival narratives.
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The Part No One Talks About: When the Numbers Don’t Make Sense
A honest look at indie author sales, rankings, and page reads—and why the numbers don’t always make sense.
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What a Slightly Chaotic Week Taught Me About Social Media (and Bookmarks)
A slightly chaotic few days of writing, printing mishaps, and social media experiments taught me more than any perfectly planned week ever could. Here’s what I learned about showing up, staying real, and why bookmarks are more complicated than they should be.
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The Part No One Talks About: When People Quietly Leave
The quietest part of being an indie author? People leaving without saying a word… and your brain filling in the blanks.
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The Part No One Talks About: Being Seen
There’s a version of being an indie author that looks great from the outside. And then there’s the part where you’re writing, posting, and quietly wondering if anyone is actually going to read it… or like it.
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Launching Queen’s Road: Surprise, Gratitude, and the Sound of the Street
When I launched Queen’s Road, I didn’t expect the response. In this honest reflection, I share what surprised me about launch week, the early sales, and the emotional experience of beginning the audiobook journey.
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Meet The Street - Zombies
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet the Street - The Young Farmers
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet the Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Finding the Voice of Queen’s Road
Turning Queen’s Road into an audiobook has opened a whole new creative space. From meeting narrators to navigating ACX, here’s how I’m finding the right voice to bring my story to life.
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Meet the Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet The Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet The Street- Jay
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet The Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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The End, the Beginning, and Everything In Between
After months of writing, editing, late nights, and quiet moments of inspiration, Queen’s Road is finally stepping out into the world. This post reflects on the end of one chapter and the beginning of another and what it means to see a story become a real book.
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