Jane Davis's Blog, page 36
May 1, 2014
Who IS Dan Holloway?
I’m struggling to know how best to introduce my guest today, such is my admiration for him. I could quite simply say that he is among the most brilliant, kindest and wisest souls I have ever had the pleasure of … Continue reading →
April 27, 2014
A small celebration as the first batch of books arrives…
It’s always an exciting moment, tearing open the box containing the first print-run of your new novel. Fifth time round feels like quite an achievement. I deserve a drink. Cheers! To get your copy of An Unchoreographed Life, click here…
April 18, 2014
Why I chose to write a novel about prostitution
Writing a novel about a ballerina who turns to prostitution seems a strange choice for a writer who normally goes out of her way to avoid writing sex scenes. And, no, it’s not simply out of fear of ending up alongside Manil Suri on … Continue reading →
April 17, 2014
Book cover design – how I do it
‘A beautiful object’ In his 2011 Man Booker acceptance speech, Julian Barnes was quick to praise the unsung hero in the publication process, his book cover designer, Suzanne Dean. But this was three years ago, and Barnes’s concern was the rise of the e-book … Continue reading →
April 15, 2014
Meet TLC’s PEN Factor winner, Piers Alexander
As an avid reader, I’m always excited to discover new authors. And so I was delighted to be contacted by Piers Alexander, author of The Bitter Trade, his first novel. He is also a serial media entrepreneur (I must admit I’m … Continue reading →
I asked non-fiction author Liz Broomfield which professional services she won’t skimp on.
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Liz Broomfield to my blog. As well as writing non-fiction, Liz is an editor, transcriber and localiser who has been running her own business since 2009. (I’ve recently had the pleasure of working with her on … Continue reading →
I asked author and copy-editor Liz Broomfield which professional services she won’t skimp on.
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Liz Broomfield to my blog. Liz is an editor, transcriber and localiser who has been running her own business since 2009. (I’ve recently had the pleasure of working with her on my forthcoming novel, An … Continue reading →
April 10, 2014
Author Glynis Smy explains how a rejection letter boosted her confidence
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Glynis Smy to my blog. Glynis Smy (nee Honeycombe), was born and raised in the coastal town of Dovercourt, near Harwich, in the county of Essex, England. She married her school sweetheart, Peter, in 1979 … Continue reading →
April 6, 2014
“I could tell you things to make you blush or weep.” Jane Davis on one of the themes of An Unchoreographed Life
Surrey Life Magazine’s book reviewer told me that she was intrigued by the sound of AN UNCHOREOGRAPHED LIFE, my story of a ballerina who turns to prostitution when she becomes a single mother. But was I aware of the 1940 film, … Continue reading →
April 3, 2014
Author Katharine D’Souza, on life influencing fiction
Today I’m delighted to invite Katharine D’Souza to my blog. Katharine writes contemporary novels and the occasional short story. She lives in Birmingham, UK, where her stories are set, although she hopes their themes are universal. She’s fond of reading, … Continue reading →
