E108: How to write a book & get it published. GUEST interview with author Lisa Nicholas

In this episode, Jane and Liv sit down with Lisa Nicholas, a debut author with a gripping new cosy crime novel on the way! Lisa shares her journey from a successful career in advertising to the rollercoaster world of publishing, offering invaluable advice for aspiring writers on crafting a book, handling rejection, and securing a publishing deal.Lisa's debut novel, SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH, will be released on 4th March 2025, with the sequel following on 11th June 2025 (published by Bloodhound Books). Set in an English village, it’s a thrilling mix of mystery, suspense, and human resilience, perfect for fans of cosy crime with a dark edge.We discuss:📖 Lisa’s writing process and how she developed her debut novel📖 The challenges of getting published—and how she finally landed a two-book deal📖 The importance of perseverance in the face of rejection📖 Life as a writer in rural Lancashire with two big, daft dogs!📖 What’s next for Lisa as she pursues her Master’s in Creative WritingIf you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice. Don’t miss it!📚 Follow Lisa Nicholas: @lisanicholas_xPodcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here …..⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at **⁠⁠**[email protected] **⁠⁠---Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠---Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠