Thursday 20 September 2018
All About Archie by Helen Edwards
Release Date: 23rd July 2018
Publisher: Independently Published
Publisher: Independently Published
Genres: Animal care / Pets /Dog
On the blog today I'm thrilled to give you an author interview with Helen Edwards who has written a book all about being a puppy parent! I wish I had found a book like this when we first got our dog! Check out the blurb for the book and then the author interview! Sounds like a great read and check out the puppy cuteness!
BOOK BLURB
Are you a wannabe puppy parent? Have you just brought home your furry
friend and are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain exhausted?
You’re not alone. There’s no doubt your new best friend is going to be
cute, funny, lovable, and hard work! In this book Helen shares her
experience of bringing up her puppy, Archie, because knowing what to
expect is half the battle.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Do you write under your real name or is this a pen name you
use?
I write non-fiction under my real name, Helen Edwards (I also write
fiction under a pen name, Helen Libby).
Where are you from?
I’m originally from North Wales, and I’m
currently living in Shropshire.
List 3 interesting facts about yourself.
1.
Last year my husband and I sold our house, put
all our stuff into storage, and travelled round the UK with our dog for the
summer before finally settling (for the time being) in Shropshire.
2.
When I’m not writing I like making things. I’d
love to go to art college.
3.
I love Jammie Dodgers.
What was the first thing you ever had published?
A letter in
the Mandy comic, but that was when was a kid. As an adult my first article (a feature on Cornwall) was published in My Weekly magazine.
Do you have a writing routine?
More often than not I will
write in the mornings. Editing can be
any time of the day. My dog, Archie, sometimes disrupts my plans. When it’s
playtime, it’s playtime, never mind about the writing!
Do you have any writing rituals?
I always write in long-hand
first, before typing it up and then editing it.
Where did the idea for your most recent book come from?
My
most recent book is dedicated to my dog, Archie, because it’s all about him! I
was a first-time puppy parent and I found the experience really tough. It
triggered a lot of anxiety. I got through it, and I decided to write a book
about Archie in a bid to help other first-time puppy parents who are
struggling. It would also be a useful read for any wannabe puppy parents out
there, to help prepare them. Puppies, whilst gorgeous, are hard work.
Who was the first person you shared your book with?
My
husband – I wanted to check I’d covered the main points. He said it brought
back memories of those early days with Archie flooding back!
Do you have a current work in progress?
Yes, a follow up to
All About Archie.
Do you have any advice for budding authors?
Don’t put it
off, write. Even if you think what you’ve written is a load of rubbish you can
edit it afterwards. Also, you don’t have
to wait until you’ve had work published to call yourself a writer. If you write
you’re a writer. Keep believing in yourself. You will get there. If you can’t
find a home for your work with a publisher, self-publish like I did!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Helen has always loved writing and after working for many years
in the public sector, she took the plunge to become a full-time freelance
writer.
Author links – www.helenlibbywriter.blogspot.com
Twitter: @helibedw
Instagram: @helibedw
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArchieZuchon
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