S. M. MITCHELL

Meet the Cast of THE WICKED REDEMPTION

After 10 years of working on this series, from it’s conception to publishing The Bloody Maiden… from striking out on my own as an indie author to publishing The Wayward Damned and conceiving the spin-off, Love & The Grave, we’re…
Your Book Launch Checklist

There are many facets that go into launching a book, whether it’s your first or your thirtieth. Writing the book is only that first big hurdle and as we’ve put so much time and effort into writing it, we should…
Cover Concept Notes: Checklist & Guide

Getting the right cover for your book is a vital part of its creation. The cover is part of your marketing, its your reader’s first look, the immediate impression. A good cover is paramount to sales and interest. A poor…
My Years In The Book Industry

While you can read a little about me on my ABOUT page and you can definitely get to know me through my social media accounts, I thought it would be a good idea to fill you in on my experience…
Author Interview: Clare Bentley

Tell us a little about yourself & your background Raised by a single mother, who left my abusive father when I was still young. I am the oldest sibling of four at 47 years old. I’ve been married to my…
Creating the Covers of ‘The Maiden’ Series

I have loved developing the covers for the books in The Western Tides universe so far. I’ve been working with @artbykhuggs for a long time now and she is fantastic at what she does. Her skill set and professionalism are…
Using Other Mediums to Inspire Your Writing

As writers it’s important we strive to absorb as much inspiration as possible. Story ideas can come from anywhere, and the best tales are woven from a variety of strands. It’s what makes the story YOURS – bringing in a…
Author Interview: Toya Richardson

Toya Richardson, a writer based in Suffolk, UK, explores various romance genres such as paranormal, contemporary, and romantic comedy. Her book “Mishaps and Romance” centers on Ali’s disastrous Valentine’s Day dating history.
Join The Wayward Damned ARC Readers!

I’m on the hunt for ARC readers and Street Team members! If you’ve been following me on social media you’ll know that The Wayward Damned has been finished, edited and is now nearly ready for formatting and proofreading. Once that’s…
Wading Through The Middle: The Hardest Part of Drafting A Novel

For me, and many others, the hardest part of writing is the middle of your story. Where the beginning feels new and exciting, and the end feels like it’s speeding closer as you get excited to type the end… the…