Helen Hollick
Sea Witch
ISBN: 1-90510-814-1
RP: £9.99

The acclaimed historical fiction writer, Helen Hollick self-published her latest novel, ‘Sea Witch’ through BookForce UK.

With the hugely successful Arthurian Trilogy – ‘The Kingmaking’, ‘Pendragon’s Banner’ and ‘Shadow of King’ under her belt, plus her compelling ‘Harold the King’ and ‘A Hollow Crown’, all published by mainstream publishers, Helen said;

“This is not vanity publishing, I am a respected, established author of quality historical fiction, but I am also frustrated with poor marketing and little interest from mainstream publishers, who only want books about the latest celebrity superstar or Harry Potter look-a-likes.”

“I am a good writer, I have a steadily expanding fan base of readers who love my work and are clamouring for more and I am determined not to fall victim to the short-sightedness of mainstream publishing. All readers want is a darn good read, a book they can sink their teeth into and enjoy from cover to cover – they will get what they want in my novels – and more!”

Sea Witch is available to buy from Amazon and all good bookshops!

Amy J. Smylie
Out of Ashes
ISBN: 1-90510-812-5
RP: £11.99


Amy's fantasy fiction novel ‘Out of Ashes’ is the first in a series of six Grenamoya Island Sagas, by the Welsh-born writer and illustrator. Self-published through BookForce UK, Amy says of her experience;

"I approached many publishers and some agents with my manuscript for 'Out of Ashes', but little ever came of my efforts. Though I received several compliments on the originality of my idea, there was never a place for me on anyone's list. Also, fantasy fiction is not a mainstream subject, so very few companies would consider my work at all.

My mother noticed the Undiscovered Authors competition 2005 in a magazine, and was convinced that it would be a window of opportunity for me, so I entered - a decision that allowed me to pursue my self-publishing venture with BookForce UK, and finally achieve my dream. Being able to say that you are an officially published author is wonderful. I am so glad that I contacted Undiscovered Authors, and can't wait to see the rest of my novel series in print!"

Out of Ashes is available to buy from Amazon and all good bookshops!

Martin Bailey
Marketing Your Business
ISBN: 1-59109-861-0
RP: £12.99

Martin Bailey’s book ‘Marketing Your Business’ delivers a theoretical and practical approach to cost-effective promotion of your company and products. Sold by BookForce through the internet and rebranded by several major businesses for internal staff use, Martin says;

"I initially tried the traditional publishing route but found it was a catch-22 situation. Unless you had an agent a publisher didn't want to know, and an agent won't touch you without an interested publisher. Also, if you do sign a deal, you generally lose most/all of the rights to your work for a much smaller margin.

The freedom and control I maintained through self-publishing far outweighed the relatively small outlay to get my work into print, and has inspired me to continue writing. Nothing can describe the respect it generates when you drop a copy of your work in front of others, especially in a business environment! I have won several major contracts because my book placed me as an authority in the eyes of my clients."

Marketing Your Business is available to buy from Amazon and all good bookshops!