Authors in Mallorca

Debut novelist Pete Davies spent thirty years in the police force in England, then became an executive coach. 

Now retired, he’s turned his hand to writing and become a full-time author. Pete chose his favourite holiday island as the main setting for his first novel – a pacey crime thriller called ‘The Mallorcan Bookseller’ – published in December 2020.

Among other subjects, the author talks about researching locations and procedures, writing a series, and the actors he could imagine playing his characters in a screen version of the book. He also shares some of his successful tips for marketing a self-published book. And, if you’re in Mallorca or planning to visit, listen out for some of his  favourite places to eat in the town of Llucmajor.

'The Mallorcan Bookseller' is available from Amazon, in both e-book and paperback formats.

Following Pete Davies on Instagram: the_mallorcan_bookseller.
On Facebook: The Mallorcan Bookseller
On Twitter: @TheMallorcan

PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

Dr James B Rieley ran his successful manufacturing company for more than 20 years before he sold the business. With his extensive experience, PhD in Organisational Effectiveness, and Bachelor's in Business Administration, it's not surprising that CEOs and senior leadership teams across Europe and America have since called upon his advisory services for their own companies.

As well as writing articles for dozens of journals and magazines, he's published several business books. But he's also expanded his repertoire of published works with an anthology, a novel, and a memoir of his time living in Mallorca and then in the British Virgin Islands.

James is a can-do person with a passion for creativity and infectious enthusiasm for new projects and sharing stories. Among other topics in this episode he talks about book critiques, how he begins a new project, and why he wondered if he'd need to learn Chinese!


www.rieley.com

James' books - including 'Gaming the System', 'Change and Crisis Management', 'Collaboration - Improving the Decision-Making Process, 'Letters Home', 'Letters from the Village', and 'Living on Rocks - A Memoir of Sangria and Cyclones' - are available from Amazon.

PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

Dawne Archer is an English author and Mallorca resident, whose memoir ‘Trekker Girl Morocco Bound’ was written after her Sahara Desert trek to raise money for the charity Thrombosis UK. All profits from the sale of her book go to this charity which, as she explains, is a cause close to her heart.

Memoirist Dawne talks about the usefulness of keeping a diary, the benefits of being in a writing group, putting a book with photos onto Kindle, and shares two important health tips of great relevance to writers. And she names some of the memoirists whose books she’s enjoyed.

Amazon: https://mybook.to/TrekkerGirl

http://www.amazon.com/author/dawnearcher

Email Dawne: [email protected]

Thrombosis UK: www.thrombosisuk.org

    PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
     COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
     PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

With increasing numbers of people suffering from stress, you may be surprised to learn that Mallorca-based author Linda Ledwidge considers stress as 'nature’s blessing'.

Linda – who studied nursing and midwifery in Glasgow in the ‘80s and is a registered midwife and nurse – today uses a range of healing modalities in her work as a holistic wellness expert. She’s just published her second self-help book ‘Redress Stress: Identify, Access, and Unleash Your Power Tools’, which sets out to change our perception of stress as the enemy.

www.lindaledwidge.com

Books:         Redress Stress: Identify, Access, and Unleash Your Power Tools (2021)

& Pregnancy: Be Perfectly Pregnant: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy (2017)

 PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
  COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
  PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

Mallorca-based author Emily Benet was only 25 years old when she signed her first publishing contract in 2009 – achieving many bloggers’ blog-to-book dreams. She then became a ‘Wattpad sensation’ with her next book. Her seventh book and latest novel ‘Tipping Point’ was published during the pandemic and is set on the sunshine island where she lives.

Emily is a hybrid author who has self-published her last four books. She reveals how she achieved publication for her first two; her favourite authors; how motherhood has changed her writing life, and details of her next creative project. 

www.emilybenet.com

 PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
 COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
 PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

The start of a new year is an opportunity to re-evaluate our lives, even if we don't commit to New Year's resolutions. Self-help books are particularly popular at this time of year and my first guest of 2021 has authored and co-authored a number of books in this genre.

Married with two grown-up sons, Mallorca-based Kay Newton is a midlife strategist and uses the knowledge she's gained from her own rich variety of experiences to help others, through her books. These include 'The Art of Midlife Stress Busting', 'How to Clean Your Home Organically', and 'Tips and Tricks for Stress-free Downsizing'.

Kay talks about how she writes, the challenges of self-publishing, how co-authoring works for her, and the part of Mallorca where she lives and gets her inspiration. Sailing, Zanzibar, and walking the Camino de Santiago are also in the conversation.

www.kaynewton.com

    PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
     COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
     PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

English author Laura Lockington has written several novels, a memoir, plays for BBC Radio 4, screenplays, and articles for periodicals and websites. Laura left behind a buzzy Brighton literary life for a new home in the beautiful northeast of Mallorca. Her recent screenplay was filmed shortly after Spain's tough lockdown ended.

Laura is great fun with plenty of interesting experiences and opinions to share. She also makes a great Earl Grey tea and delicious lemon cake - but you'll have to take my word for that!

Laura and Kristy Brooks co-host the podcast 'The Yank & The Limey'. Hear Laura's audio dramas on 'The Other 1%'.
    PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
     COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
     PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

Munich-born Caroline Fabian trained as a chef in her native country and worked in Canada before coming to Mallorca, where she first worked in Michelin-starred restaurant Es Racó des Teix in Deià. Caroline has now been a private cook for more than 10 years and her debut cookbook - revealing her love of Mallorcan cuisine and the island's ingredients - has recently been published.



www.privatecooking-mallorca.com

    PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
     COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
     PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

Anna Nicholas is the most prolific writer about Mallorca today and lives on the outskirts of Soller, in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Serra de Tramuntana mountains. With six travel titles to her credit and publishing her second cosy crime novel, set in Mallorca, this November, Anna has some useful tips for budding authors.

Author Anna talks about titles, book covers, and starting her own indie publishing company - and reveals some of the lengths (and heights) that she'll go to when researching her books.

Find out more about Anna's publishing company Burro Books Ltd on www.burrobooks.co.uk 

The theme music for the Authors in Mallorca podcast is titled 'Lifestyles'. Composer: Jack Waldenmaier. Publisher: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). All copyrights, licensing, duplication, and distribution rights for this music are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI).