Welcome back to member milestones. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors is continuing the series of posts celebrating your success. As always, we're very proud of all of our members at every level. A huge congratulations to the members featured today.
Author Sonsie Meadows
Author Member
Sonsie Meadows writes the Molly Fraser Mysteries set in Scotland. Find out more on Facebook.
Milestone
I published my third Molly Fraser Mystery in March (ebook) and April (print): Malice Afoot. I consider this a significant milestone as I can now call this a series.
Why are you proud?
I feel now, with three mystery novels and one short story published, I achieved the right to call myself an author. More books coming…
What have you learned?
Perseverance in writing, and getting good advice on how to independently publish and market my books.
Author CJ Archer
Author Member
C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical fantasy and historical mystery novels including the Glass And Steele series, the Ministry Of Curiosities, and the Cleopatra Fox Mysteries. Find out more on Facebook.
Milestone
In March, I hit the Wall Street Journal ebook bestseller list at #9 with my historical fantasy The Medici Manuscript.
Why are you proud?
It's the first time I've made the Wall Street Journal list.
What have you learned?
Persistence pays off.
Author Margaret Skea
Author Member
Margaret Skea is a multi-award-winning historical fiction author with much of her writing focused on the pressures that living within conflict places on families, relationships and personal integrity. Her primary focus is to provide an authentic experience for the reader. Find out more on the website.
Milestone
My first contemporary biography was published in February and I am currently running around the country doing events in a book tour in conjunction with the charity which commissioned it.
Why are you proud?
It was my first ever commissioned work, and as a new direction for my writing was a huge challenge, including undertaking a research trip to Angola, during which I caught malaria, and in addition had to be written to a tight time scale – not my usual forte!
What have you learned?
That it is possible to push yourself to achieve new goals, to have the courage to step outside of your comfort zone, and that deadlines can be very positive!
