Tag Archives: books

Black Jasmine is here!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by toby

Black Jasmine is here! My most dangerous and risky novel yet, Black Jasmine is set on my home island of Maui. Here’s the blurb: The … Read More

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Giving away two Torch Ginger hard copies!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by toby

I’m giving away two copies of Torch Ginger! (it’s so pretty in person) Just sign up for my email news, on the right sidebar, and … Read More

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Is the blog tour dead?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by toby

Is the blog tour dead? Do blog tours actually work to generate book sales? A few days ago I asked: is anyone reading blogs? It … Read More

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Postbook depression.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by toby

I stayed up until midnight last night finishing a read-though on Stolen in Paradise, my latest book, and then sent it to beta-readers (those intrepid … Read More

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Hard copy or e-book?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by toby

Palpitations. Hair-pulling. Insomnia. Frantic phone calls. Blizzards of e-mails. Yes, it’s my first book launch, and after all of the above, Blood Orchids is finally … Read More

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Kids should read more. Adults too.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by toby

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a book in a kid’s hands. It’s kind of a visceral thing, because books are one of the finest … Read More

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