Are you thinking about starting a book club or wanting a way to keep book club conversation on track? Here is a list of questions you can use for any book in any book club. Includes a free and handy printable. Now, firstly, if you aren't sure what to expect from a book club, I suggest you start by reading this post: What to Expect From a Book Club. If you're all set on what to expect, then we can dive right in. What is the purpose of your book club? If it's your group's very

Yes, we are, but not how you think. Here's how… Now let's get this out of the way straight up: Personally, I do NOT use GENERATIVE AI to WRITE my books. I do not use AI to come up with dialogue or storyline. I do not enter prompts so that AI can generate ideas, help me come up with solutions to plot holes, or write any parts of my stories for me. I do not use AI to take the place of me doing the writing. I show up and use my brain to come up with ideas, characters, ‘beats,’ c

How did I end up becoming a goth? Why did I dress like that? Why are goths so moody and weird? And how does all of that relate to 'clean' books? Discover the answers to these questions (and some of the biggest questions of all) in this blog post. I recently wrote these words: "I was not raised in a Christian family but felt the pull of the Holy Spirit for as long as I can remember. It began with feelings of reverence for bibles and subjects of faith, which clashed with my got

Do you love to read? Want me to point you in the direction of your next favourite book? Here are 10 reasons why you should add The Silver Sheep to your TBR (To Be Read) list. Family Dysfunction All families are dysfunctional in some ways, aren't they? And who doesn't want to read about families that are even more dysfunctional than your own? When you read about families that are even worse than your crazy, whack fam, then you can feel better about your own, can't you? Therefo

Curious about what you can expect from Australian Women's Fiction? Well, look no further because this blog post is just what you need to learn all about Australian Women's Fiction. Read on to find out more. Is Australian women’s fiction written by Australian women or about Australian women? Some Aussie Women's Fiction authors Australian Women's Fiction is written about Australian women, but it does not necessarily have to be written BY an Australian woman. Though it would hel

Parenting is hard. You know that feeling you get when you’re thinking, ‘I just can’t do this anymore,’ but you know you’ve got no choice, so you feel stuck, overwhelmed, broken, and helpless? I’ve been there… and I’ve written about it. Do you ever feel like this? It’s Not Just You Let me say it again: Parenting IS hard. Such a big part of the lowest moments of parenthood is when you feel alone. When you feel like the situation and the feelings are unique, just for you, someth

Welcome to my 100th blog post! To celebrate, let's dive into some of the juicy content I've created in the last 100 posts over the last three years, and find out what people have (and haven't) enjoyed. Over the last 365 days Blog Views: 1,838 Most popular day: Thursday March 12th 2026 - 51 blog views Most Popular Blog: Traditional and Self-Published Author Incomes - Only 10% of Authors Can Make a Living Over Blog Lifetime Blog Start Date: March 27th 2023. My blog has just had

I recently updated my bio to say: 'Marley writes emotionally rich women's fiction books about dysfunctional families and personal growth'. "Cool," you say, "What the heck does 'emotionally rich' mean?" Good question! Let's find out... Okay, yes, I confess... The term 'emotionally rich' is just book jargon, but it does create some expectations about a book. If a book cover says that it's 'packed with adventure,' then you're going to expect an exciting journey; If it says that

My second stallholding experience was at Clunes Booktown Festival last weekend. Discover how it was for me as an indie author stallholder, look at the pros and cons, and contrast it with my first stallholding experience at a small, local farmer's market. Just one of the many marquees at Clunes Booktown (just before opening time) Clunes Booktown is a festival just for bibliophiles; It is ALL books. Hundreds of trestle tables set up in large marquees all the way down the main

Ask 10 different people, "What is the key to self-publishing success?" and you're likely to get a few different suggestions, but I assure you that rapid release will be at least one of those suggestions. Rapid release is not a guaranteed success strategy, but it could help. Let's discuss what it is and how it works. This is me rapidly releasing books (in case you were wondering) What is rapid release? Rapid release is when an author releases their books quickly, one after ano

I went to a funeral the other day, so allow me to get dark for a few minutes. Let's spend some time thinking, talking, and reading about death... I love you, but you’re going to die, and so am I. Yep Western culture wants us to preface that by saying “but not for a long time yet,” or “we don’t need to worry about that”. I'm not worried, and I don’t know when and that’s okay ... but death is still coming for us. I’m not being morbid or tactless, I’m being real. Death is uncomf

Do you love books and money? Want to find a way to combine your two loves so you can get rich while being bookish? I've got you covered. Read on for your chance to become a bookish billionaire! This could be you! 12 Get Rich Ideas for Booklovers Rent yourself out as a Bedtime Story Reader for exhausted parents that have nothing left to give at their kids' bedtime (or adults who need a little help falling asleep). Sell subscriptions to a book streaming service on the televis

Reading not your thing? Or perhaps you feel as if you've been picking lots of duds lately? Here's a blog post just for you! A foolproof guide on how to find books that you will love to read. It's worth persisting to find books you love Let's get straight to it. To find a book that you will enjoy, you will need to answer the following questions: What interests you? Do you love crystals? Animals? Are you interested in cars or the latest research on Alzheimer's treatments? Fill

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery was one of my 5-star reads of 2025. Here's why. Miss 13 in my Anniest Anne hat 👒 My first time reading Anne of Green Gables was in 2025 as a 41-year-old woman, reading aloud a little each night to my 13-year-old daughter. We've done this before with Harry Potter, The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley, and the Wundersmith Series by Jessica Townsend, but Anne of Green Gables has been my favourite so far. We both enjoyed this book so muc

Sick of reading in bed or on the couch? I've got your back! Check out this blog post for 21 of the best places to read a book without a bed or couch in sight. Turn your reading into a fun mental and physical challenge ONE: In a car or on public transport This fills in time and helps you avoid eye contact and conversation. Don't do this if you're the one driving though (Sorry to all you train drivers out there; Eyes on the tracks). TWO: On a treadmill Many of us have tried t

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth Can you believe that the year is nearly over? Although I'll probably squish a few more books in before the end of the year, find out what I have read so far and what I chose as my Top 10 Books for 2025 . At the end of 2024, I set myself the goal of reading 50 books in 2025. Assuming I don't manage to read 8 books in December (which is highly unlikely), I will not meet this goal. I read 42 books in 2025. That being said, I have spent a lot of ti

Would you like your child to read more (or anything)? Surely there are ways to turn your book-averse wee one into a happy little super reader, right? Fear not! Read on for the ultimate list of ways to turn your child into a reader. Abracadabra! Reader now may you be… Abracadabra! - How to turn your child into a reader: I was initially going to say that there are no magic words you can say to turn your child into a reader, but there are. Here are some ways you can get these ma

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If you love to read, then book clubs are a great way to mingle with like-minded people and maximise your bookish enjoyment. If you're a bit nervous about showing up because you're unsure what to expect, then this blog is here to help you prepare and step confidently into book club life! Do you have questions about book clubs? Cost, commitment, preparation, time, focus, structure. What if I don't finish reading the book? Will I have to cook and entertain? Will the conversation

How often do you pick up a book and think to yourself, " I'll just read 1 chapter, then I will go to sleep. " Before you know it, it's 3 hours later, and my goodness, how am I going to get up for work in the morning?! This is my life at the moment as I read Laurie Gilmore's Dream Harbor Series. Laurie Gilmore's Dream Harbor Series Book 1 We start at The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Jeanie was a city girl with a boring desk job until her Aunt gifted her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Cafe. T