by Natalia Hooker | Dec 4, 2024 | Alaya Books, Alaya Books for Children, Personal Growth in Writing, Writing Inspiration
I want to take this opportunity to welcome new subscribers. There are now more than 4,000 members in the Alaya Books community. I cannot express my appreciation enough! Click here to subscribe to Alaya Books for free books and writing tips. Today, I wish to share some...
by Natalia Hooker | Nov 4, 2024 | Alaya Books, Author Interviews, Personal Growth in Writing, Publishing News
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”— Walt Disney It’s a common dream for people to write a book, but very few people do it. Today I am thrilled to share with you an author success story. Sonya Van de Graaff is a lawyer and didn’t have many...
by Natalia Hooker | Sep 24, 2024 | Alaya Books, Alaya Books for Children, Author Interviews, Personal Growth in Writing
Do you have a book inside you? So many people feel they do, but it’s another step to make it a reality. Creating a book is a wonderful experience, but it takes perseverance and patience. In the latest edition of Alaya Book Insights, I had the opportunity to speak with...
by Natalia Hooker | Jul 31, 2024 | Alaya Books, Author Interviews, Personal Growth in Writing, Publishing News, Writing Inspiration
Do you dream of being organized? I know I do! Alaya Books Insights is proud to present an interview with organizer extraordinaire, Ashley Gude of Ashley Organizes. A famous adage says, “When the student is ready, the teacher comes.” I feel like this...
by Natalia Hooker | Jul 10, 2024 | Alaya Books, Personal Growth in Writing, Publishing News, Writing Inspiration
You’ve probably heard of NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – where writers from around the world come together in November to write a 50,000-word novel. It’s an exciting challenge, but guess what? You don’t have to wait until...
by Natalia Hooker | Jun 19, 2024 | Alaya Books, Personal Growth in Writing, Writing Inspiration
As an aspiring author, you likely have many book ideas whirling in your head. The question is, what should you write about first? The answer is going to come from a pure business standpoint. Write the book that comes easiest to you. Many budding authors are sitting on...
by Natalia Hooker | May 16, 2024 | Alaya Books for Children
Exciting Announcement: My children’s books have achieved top rankings on Amazon! Today, I’m thrilled to share that two titles (Misha ABC and Misha Spain) have secured number 1 and number 2 spots in their categories. To mark this occasion, I am offering a...
by Natalia Hooker | May 7, 2024 | Alaya Books, Alaya Books for Children, Personal Growth in Writing
I have surprised myself many times this week, and with it comes a fresh sense of creativity. I took a few days off and my idea was to “go bush”, as they might say in Australia. I live in a town north of Barcelona and I had an image of myself relaxing in...
by Natalia Hooker | Apr 23, 2024 | Author Interviews, Personal Growth in Writing, Writing Inspiration
Every time you sit down to write, you are building your skills and developing your voice as a writer. Remember, even if you write just ten minutes a day, it’s a big step in the right direction. Every word on the page is bringing you closer to your goal. Keep...
by Natalia Hooker | Apr 15, 2024 | Author Interviews, Personal Growth in Writing
Alaya Books Insights is pleased to present an interview with Jolinda Johnson, the powerhouse behind “Resilience: 10 Ways to Recover from Burnout and Exhaustion,” as she shares her insights on bouncing back stronger and thriving longer. This...