by Natalia Hooker | Jan 24, 2024 | Writing Inspiration
The first book I ever wrote was epic. I researched and wrote the biography of Leslie Joseph Hooker (born Leslie Joseph Tingyou). It’s called LJ Hooker The Man, The Untold Story of an Australian Icon. To this day, his name is known by everyone in Australia. What was...
by Natalia Hooker | Jan 10, 2024 | Personal Growth in Writing
Wishing you a wonderful 2024! It’s so exciting to have new beginnings, and we have to seize this opportunity to create new habits and try new things in our lives. I started the year a little unsure of what to expect. My kitten (only 8 months old), Kiki, was due to...
by Natalia Hooker | Dec 21, 2023 | Alaya Books, Alaya Books for Children
Today I want to talk about the importance of reading. We get so busy writing, and reading is considered a luxury, but, if we want to look at it in a positive way, as a writer or budding author, reading is a necessity. It’s not about lazing around and reading on a...
by Natalia Hooker | Dec 13, 2023 | Alaya Books for Children
The year will soon be drawing to a close, can you believe it? For me, this year has been a whirlwind of change. If I think about where I was in January this year, and where things are now, I have had such an amazing year of progress. I am thrilled for 2024 and what’s...
by Natalia Hooker | Nov 22, 2023 | Publishing News
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new imprint, Alaya Books for Children, in response to the high demand for our children’s books. In the publishing world, an imprint represents the brand under which a book is published. Choosing a reputable imprint is like...
by Natalia Hooker | Jun 14, 2023 | Personal Growth in Writing
Today I want to talk about the importance of not giving up as a writer. Writing can be a challenging and often solitary pursuit. There are days when the words flow easily, and other days when you feel completely stuck. It is possible to get discouraged and even...
by Natalia Hooker | Mar 28, 2023 | Personal Growth in Writing
At Alaya Books our mission is to inspire writers to take steps towards creating and publishing the book of their dreams. Writing a book can be challenging, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences. It takes courage and dedication to bring a story to life....