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Hey there!
My name is Roz Kelly. I currently reside in the south of England. I have lived in various places across the UK as well as in the Middle East, and travelled all over the world. |
Why am I qualified to help you?
1. I'm a HYBRID author - SELF-PUBLISHED AND WITH A PUBLISHER |
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In October 2017 I self-published my first novel, an epic fantasy called Melokai. Apart from employing a professional editor and a professional book cover designer, I did everything else myself. I learnt all about marketing and advertising books, formatting and producing ebooks as well as how to format my manuscript for paperback printing. I ran Facebook ads, Instagram ads, Twitter ads, Reddit ads and Amazon ads, booked promotions, organised author newsletter swaps, joined Bookfunnel and Instafreebie bundles and giveaways. And I set up my website, social media channels, reached out to bloggers and reviewers, attended conventions and events, as well as blogged regularly on my site and as guest posts. Since then, I’ve self-published one further fantasy novel, two novellas, and four short stories. I’m currently writing my third fantasy novel, the final instalment in my trilogy. You can check out my fantasy author website by clicking here. And then, in October 2020 I self-published my third novel, a psychological thriller, Her Biggest Fan, under a pen name. This did so well I was approached by a publisher to work with them for my next book. My second psychological thriller came out with Inkubator Books in June 2021. I’ve recently finished writing my third psych thriller with them, which should be out by the end of 2021. I have another three psych thrillers planned for release in 2022. I was also approached by Tantor Media who bought the audiobook rights to Her Biggest Fan. The audiobook came out in August 2021. You can check out my psychological thriller author website by clicking here. |
2. I have ALMOSt 20 years background in marketing |
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My career is in marketing / PR / social media / copywriting. For more than a decade after I left university, I worked for marketing agencies in London, Manchester and Dubai, and my clients were some of the world’s biggest brands. I have been a marketing and copywriting freelancer since 2017, working for authors, entrepreneurs, SMEs and large, multi-national businesses. |
3. I'm Crazy efficient |
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As well as continuing to market books one and two of my fantasy trilogy, writing the final instalment of that trilogy, and marketing and writing my psychological thrillers, I’m also in the midst of plotting a trilogy in a new genre. When I’m not authoring, I manage my author services clients and work as a freelance copywriter and marketing consultant for businesses and individuals. I’m busy, but I’m supremely organised and productive with a laser-sharp focus on attention to detail. Some say it’s weird. I also love a challenge, so HIT ME with yours! |
4. i'm an Avid reader |
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I have a University degree in English Literature and Language, where I had to read at least one book a week (usually a big fat one – I see you War and Peace!), and have been an avid reader since I can remember. I get through 40-50 books a year across various genres as either paperbacks, ebooks or audiobooks. I’m also a book blogger and review books of all genres on my blog here. However, this has taken a bit of a back seat recently as I’ve been focused on my writing (and on surviving the pandemic, haven’t we all...) |
