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It’s no secret I’m a big fan of independent publishing—if it’s done well, mind you—so I’m thrilled to finally be able to interview Helen Edwards, author of How to Self-Publish on a Budget: My Self-Publishing Journey.

Originally from North Wales, and after a decade or more of living in Buckinghamshire, indie author Helen is currently living in Shropshire with her husband, Simon, and her Zuchon dog, Archie. Helen worked for many years in the public sector and has an administrative background. She writes fiction and non-fiction and to date has self-published nine e-books, five paperbacks, and two audiobooks.Read More →

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New month, new interview!

Today, we are joined by prize-winning author Helena Halme. Helena writes contemporary fiction with a hint of both Nordic Noir and romance. She’s a former BBC journalist, bookseller, and magazine editor. Originally from Finland, where she gained an MSc in Marketing, Helena also holds an MA in Creative Writing. Helena acts as Nordic Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors and helps other writers publish and market their books.

Helena has published 12 fiction titles, including The English Heart, a best-selling Nordic romance, which won an Awesome Indies badge on publication. The bittersweet 1980s love story between a Finnish student and a British Navy officer is now a series of six books. Helena’s latest title, Book 2 in Love on the Island-series, An Island Christmas, came out November 2019.

Helena has also published two non-fiction titles, Write Your Story: Turn Your Life into Fiction in 10 Easy Steps, which we will be talking about today, and Write in Another Language in 10 Easy Steps.

Helena is addicted to Nordic Noir and dances to Abba songs when nobody’s watching.

Write Your Story: Turn Your Life into Fiction in 10 Easy Steps

Welcome, Helena! Please tell us, what is Write Your Story: Turn Your Life into Fiction in 10 Easy Steps about?

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