Helen Hollick
wears
many hats not only when it comes to her novels,
but in her endeavors to bring
the best Indie Authors
to the fore of the reading public.
I knew right away
that we had several things in common – and I am not just talking about stylish
hats. She loves animals and ships as much as I do.
Her novels--too numerous to picture here--are of kings and queens (British, of course), pirates,
damsels, and wonderful old ships sailing the high seas in the 18th Century
when a lady was a lady (at least, in public) and a boy became a man quickly, or
died trying.
Check out her many
interesting novels:
As far as wearing
all those proverbial hats, no one evokes the old saying “Give a busy person a
task and it will be done” more than Helen. Not only a prolific author, she is
also the Managing Editor of the Historical Novel Society’s Indie Reviews:
As such, she has
become a great champion of the Indie Author. Throughout the year, she accepts
submissions, collates them, and sends them out to be reviewed by her UK team.
In the US, her colleague Steve Donoghue
does the same. (I was fortunate enough
to have my KHAMSIN not only reviewed by him, but chosen as his Editor’s Choice
for that month)
This year, Helen brought
to life and organized the judging of the First Indie Award at the Society’s
London Conference. If was something she had to fight for as the conference
organizers wanted to stick with trad-published books.
It takes really dedicated
people to choose, read, and select the best from among hundreds of the
outstanding offerings. Eight novels wound up on the short list. From those,
four finalists were chosen. (Khamsin was NOT among those, although it did make
the original shortlist of eight out of quite a few books, I was consoled.
Still, it is something I am proud of and thankful for.)
Did Helen swipe us four aside like pesky has-beens?
Certainly not. On the contrary. She graciously featured each of us among the four
finalists on her blog. This will give especially the four of us who didn’t make
it into the finals added exposure (being somewhat on the prissy side, that’s
one type I don’t blush about one bit).
Be sure to follow
Helen’s entertaining and informative blog on many subjects; where you’ll get to know some awesome
authors: http://ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.co.uk/
I am not just happy
to feature another interesting novelist, animal lover (and let’s not forget fearless hat-wearer), but this is my way of a much too small Thank You to a tireless champion of the Indie Author.
Thank
you, Helen,
as well as your team members of intrepid reviewers.
We Indies
appreciate you all
Be sure to read
more about Helen and her books on her website and connect with her through her
social sites:
Website: www.helenhollick.net
Main Blog: www.ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com
Leaning on the Gate – Devon Diary: www.leaningonthegate.blogspot.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HelenHollickAuthor
Twitter: @HelenHollick
Newsletter : www.h2unews.blogspot.co.uk
