I've joined
#Medium
writing platform and here's my very first post: Here's What Selling Two Million Books Taught Me About Writing. Do follow and 'clap' if you find it useful ๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ (Paywall free)
#writingtips
#AuthorsOfTwitter
You are never too old to write. At 37 Iโd joined the police and later became a detective. At 45 I became an author. At 46, I left my job to write full time. By 50, Iโd sold over 1.3 million books. If anything is going to stop you, donโt let it be your age. ๐ช๐ผ๐ช๐ผ
#author
Can you see this tweet? I've put so much work into building my Twitter profile and now there's a bit of a mass exodus going on ๐ขNobody sees my posts on FB unless I pay to boost them so I'd love to how how much of a reach I currently have. Say hi if you're staying...
Five years ago today I gave in my notice in the police to write full time.๐๐ฎ๐ผ It was a HUGE leap of faith. I've since sold over 1.3 million books. I NEVER could have forecast that. 'Thanks' is too small a word to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me. โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
Never in a million years did I imagine I could become an author. I didn't have a university degree. I started in my forties and told myself I could. If you want to write,
#write
. The biggest hurdle you'll face is your own self doubt. Get past that and you're half way there.
Fancy winning a signed copy of
#FleshAndBlood
along with a limited edition pen and a stick of rock? Retweet and comment below to be in with a chance! Winners announced Friday 9th April
#competition
@AmazonPub
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#newbook
When I started writing a work colleague laughed & told me to live in the 'real world'. Well, after quitting my job to write full time and with over 1.5Million book sales, I'll stick with the unicorns, thanks. NEVER live by other people's limitations.
#writingtips
7 years ago today, I gave my notice in to Essex Police to write full time. It was a leap of faith, and thanks to the support of my family, friends, publisher, agent and readers, it came good. Thanks to everyone who has supported me. It really is worth chasing your dreams. ๐๐
My book is out today!! Thanks a MILLION to everyone who has supported my writing - readers, reviewers, family, friends & editors. Also to the team at
@MMLitAgency
and
@AmazonPub
for these gorgeous chocs and flowers. I'm so grateful to you all. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Ecstatic to announce I've exceeded one million book sales! ๐พ๐พ๐พ Thanks so much to my fantastic publishers
@AmazonPub
#ThomasAndMercer
@bookouture
to the wonderful team at
@agentmilburn
and of course my readers! Words cannot express my gratitude for your ongoing support. ๐๐
Lovely bestselling authors, did any of you begin writing after 40? I'm researching for a writing piece. Shares welcome as the world needs more inspiration ๐ฉท
#author
#WritingCommunity
This morning someone posted on social media to say she hated my book. No probs but why tag me? Can you imagine if any other job did that? "Shelia is rubbish at photocopying, hating her work - one star." ๐๐๐
#WritingCommunity
#authorlife
It's my book launch day today! THE ISLANDERS is on sale for just ยฃ1 and contains my biggest and BOLDEST twist yet! I can't believe it's my 20th book ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
#booklaunch
#booktwt
This is the face of a woman with a messy house, a load of unanswered emails, course recording, podcast scripting, book edits and a manuscript to finish. But this is also someone who is so grateful to have the opportunity to write, script and edit her work, as well as live whereโฆ
2019 will be the year I stopped worrying about what others thought and finally got my
#tattoo
.๐ค Now, every time I look at it, it makes me smile. It's me, like it or not!
#Authors
and readers, share your
#bodyart
here. ๐ค๐ค
(Haters need not reply).
#TattooArt
#WritingCommunity
Regardless of people's political beliefs, some of the comments about Boris catching the coronavirus are vicious. What happened to the
#beKind
hashtag which was trending not long ago?
#GetWellSoonBoris
๐
My bestselling thriller, Truth And Lies, has sold over 250k copies, bringing my total book sales in excess of 1.75 million copies ๐คฏ Thanks to
@AmazonPub
for this gorgeous inscribed glass award, and to everyone who has supported me! ๐
Overwhelmingly grateful to live in a country where I've been able to have my first
#NHSCovidVaccine
jab today. No qualms about having the AstraZeneca. Kudos to the NHS and volunteers for doing such an amazing job. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
What's the scariest book you've ever read? For me, it was Pet Cemetery by Stephen King. It tapped into something deep inside me. I dreaded turning the pages yet like rubbernecking a horrific car accident, I couldn't look away.
#amreading
#BookTwitter
Who is joining in? I wrote my first book, Don't Turn Around on NaNoWriMo and it kicked off my writing career. Here's some advice to help you crush those 50,000 words.
#NaNoWriMo
#writingtips
This day 4 years ago I held my first paperback in my hands. I hoped to sell a few copies. If you'd have told me back then that I would be making a living from my writing I would have laughed in your face. THANK YOU to all who supported and encouraged me along the way. โค๏ธ
It's here! Happy publication day to meeee. Thanks a million to everyone who has downloaded the book. Here's a few words from the Midnight Man...
Find out more:
#newbook
#booklaunch
#TheMidnightMan
My new sweatshirt. I'm wearing it to Slimming World tonight. (It also covers a multitude of visits to places I don't want to go) ๐
#IntrovertLife
#Introvert
More exciting news to share! "We believe Amy Winter has all the ingredients to become the next addictive crime character with strong appeal to global audiences.โ
@MMLitAgency
@agentmilburn
@janeindminor
Eeeeeeeek! My paperbacks of The Perfect Mother have arrived! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ What a lovely surprise ๐๐๐ My eleventh book but it never grows old, being able to hold your book in your hands.
#authorlife
@AmazonPub
Never underestimate the power of a kind word. Dropping an author a line to say you've enjoyed their book is the equivalent of a warm hug (without the awkwardness). We love hearing from our readers and it can make our day.๐
#Authorlife
#Bookworm
#bookreview
#bibliophile
Thanks to my fantastic publishers
@AmazonPub
for framing my book in this gorgeous shadow box to celebrate 100K sales of Truth and Lies. ๐๐Delighted readers have taken DI Amy Winter into their hearts!
@MMLitAgency
@jackbutler
@midaspr
#author
Folks, my book has launched today and I never take your support for granted. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has tweeted, downloaded, shared and reviewed. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ Forgive me if I miss any notifications, I'm truly grateful!
Can't believe that this will be my front door next week.
#MovingHome
will be a lovely distraction from the coronavirus doom & gloom. Happy to self-isolate in my new pad.๐ As long as my books, chocolate & laptop comes with me, of course!
#Authorlife
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Happy publication day to meeeee! ๐ฅณ
#FleshAndBlood
publishes today! This book means so much to me as it's based in Clacton on sea, where I once worked as a detective. (Fictional licence applies of course!) Check it out:
@Amazonpub
In the early days when I felt like giving up, I'd stare at these words on my wall. I was 43, had kids to support, was working long hours as a cop and writing was damn hard. Now I'm writing for a living and an Amazon
#1
.
#StartYourImpossible
today.
#AmWriting
#author
#Books
Stephen King was a janitor, petrol pump attendant, and worked in a laundry. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected by 30 publishers before he threw it in the bin. Lucky for us, his wife fished it out. Keep going folks, you never know what's around the corner!
#Writinginspiration
The single most important thing that helped me become a full time author was self-belief. It didn't matter how hard I worked or how well I could turn a phrase. Without dogged, unwavering will to succeed, my stories would never have been told. Go for it.
#lawofattraction
Happy publication day to me. In Cold Blood is out today! Can DI Amy Winter outrun the hunters before time runs out? Watch out for that SHOCKER of a twist...
@AmazonKDP
#newbook
#booktwt
My new book launches in the morning, which means I'll be nervously refreshing the Amazon page at midnight tonight to watch it goes live. Please tell me I'm not the only
#author
who does this ๐คฃ๐ ๐
#newbook
#WritingCommunity
#ThePerfectMother
A lovely gift to come home to after
#LBF22
- a trophy to celebrate 1 Million sales with the FAB
@AmazonPub
team. Thanks to my lovely readers, friends, and
@MMLitAgency
who have helped me reach a total sales of 1.5M. Feeling blessed today! โค๏ธโค๏ธโจโจ
Eek! Visiting my new build home in
#Rutland
. Deposit paid, can't wait to exchange. ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป Don't I look fetching in my hard hat? ๐๐ท๐ผโโ๏ธ๐
If it's possible to fall in love with a place then I'm smitten.
#Lincoln
has so many different aspects, from the historic castle & Cathedral to the old steep hill and the new Cornhill Quarter. I sound like a brochure but I love it โค๏ธ
@LincolnCastle
@VisitLincoln
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Forgive me if my feed is filled with book posts today. I've worked on In Cold Blood for the best part of a year and it's hugely exciting /nerve wracking to see it out in the world. ๐ Thanks everyone for your support, normal service will resume soon! ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
#publicationday
I used to be a police officer and this time of year I'm more grateful than ever that I get to spend Christmas with my family. Much love to everyone in the emergency services sacrificing time with their family to keep us safe ๐
It's my birthday today, I move home next week and my new book launches on Thursday...time for the ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐
This is a fantastic tweet. I joined the police when I was 36, the oldest in my intake. I became a detective then left to write full time when I was 45. Now I'm heading towards 50 and I've sold over a million books. Folks, don't let a silly thing like age hold you back!
@Thayer
Iโve worked harder & happier in my fifties than ever before. At 57 Iโve started a doctorate & am training in psychotherapy. Your 40s are just the start.
Sorry I've not been about, I have a very poorly doggie in the pet hospital. Please send positive vibes for our beloved Lara to pull through her bout of chronic Pancreatitis โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Celebrating my book launch with my traditional fish, chips and Champagne. I may be a little squiffy right now! Thanks to everyone whoโs helped me reach the Amazon top 10!๐ฅณ๐ฅ๐พ๐ฅด
#TheSecretChild
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#happynewyear2020
๐พ 2019 is the year that I:
๐คฉ Sold 1.1 million books.
๐คฉ Got a TV option for Truth & Lies
๐คฉ Launched my novels in multiple languages worldwide.
๐คฉ Became a New York Times bestselling author.
Thanks for your support! ๐ฅฐ
#authorlife
#goals
#NewYearsEve
#NewYear
Happy publication day to me! Are you ready for The Night Whispers? My creepy crime thriller is out now.๐ฑ๐จ๐๐ Find out more:
@emblabooks
@MMLitAgency
So my little dog Jack is in the vets having some surgery to find a grass seed in his paw. Feeling anxious for my little guy as our last dog died just after Xmas from something we thought was minor. All positive vibes appreciated ๐๐๐
#dogsoftwitter
I paid for an assessment for my first written manuscript. The feedback was so brutal that I shoved it in a drawer for a year. I'm now writing for a living, been shortlisted for awards and my latest book sold 100K copies in 5 months.
#ShareYourRejections
KEEP GOING!
#workingfromhome
has been the BEST move for my family life and mental health. People said I was crazy, giving up a police pension to write about crime, but I've never looked back. Every day I'm grateful to the readers who made my dreams come true. ๐
#LeapofFaith
Today's
#writing
advice is to get a friend. Make it another author. Take those steps together and be support each other through the highs and lows of your career. Here I am with mine...
@writermels
If anything's going to stop you writing, don't let it be your age. I didn't start until I was in my forties. Ten years later I've sold over 1.8 million books. Nobody can tell your stories. Start today. โ๐ผโ๐ผโ๐ผ
#amwriting
#writinggoals
Sixteen years married today. On hindsight, getting married on 3rd Jan wasn't the best timing as I can't be bothered to go out to celebrate! ๐ ๐
#FoodOverload
On a recent trip to my hometown in Ireland, I was made up to visit Bran, my sister's rescue dog. Look at those EYES. Talk about soulful! After a tough life with his previous owner, he is VERY happy in his new home.๐๐
#Dogs
#dogsoftwitter
#dogsarelove
#rescuedog
#Rescuedogsrock
The best present I received was having my girls home for Christmas. The worst present was the stinking cold one of them gave me ๐ But it's worth every cough and sniffle to see them again...
All move into our new home! ๐๐๏ธIn love with the views of the woodlands, it's so peaceful here. Sharing photos before it became like a bomb site with boxes everywhere. ๐
#movinghouse
#newhome
#lincolnshire
I presumed I was getting a small column in my local Irish newspaper (where I grew up) and instead got a massive spread! Mam passed away before my first publishing deal. She would have been thrilled with this article in the
#Offaly
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@FMcMAssociates
#WritingCommunity
@MMLitAgency
Never underestimate the power of a few kind words. Authors love hearing from readers who have enjoyed their books. A nice review or message can make their day. ๐๐๐
#BookTwitter
Happy dancing all over the place as
#SilentVictim
reaches No.1 in the UK and No.3 in the whole of the US. Thanks to everyone who downloaded a copy. I'm thrilled! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐พ๐พ๐พ๐พ
Thanks for all the well wishes- the vet found a huge grass seed in Jackโs paw ๐พ and heโs post op on the road to recovery (lying on sofa feeling sorry for himself) ๐๐ถ
#DogsofTwitter
In the middle of writing a terrifying chapter about a serial killer in a balaclava who hides in women's bedrooms when one of my kids silently walks in with a black bubbling face mask and frightens the ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ out of me. ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐
#Author
#Authors
#WritingCommunity
#AuthorUpROAR
Former police detective and author of the Amy Winter series and THE VILLAGE
@Caroline_writes
's THE ISLANDERS, is reminiscent of THE GUEST LIST, SHUTTER ISLAND, and THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET, publishing in November 2023.
#ComingSoon
Shout out to those who encouraged me on my writing journey, to the colleagues who cheered when I got my 1st royalty payment, and patted my back when I signed with an agent in my lunch time. To the new friends & readers so generous with their time. I've never taken a step alone.๐