1. What inspired you to write your book and how did the idea come to life?
I wrote A Bad Day for Men because I wanted to explore the complexities of female friendship and the impact of hidden secrets. A minor character from my first novel, An Accident Waiting to Happen, allowed me to expand on her story, and I was excited to delve deeper into her world. The thrill of unraveling lives, exposing betrayal, and watching everything fall apart was too compelling to pass up.
2. Can you share your initial goals for publishing your book?
My initial goals for publishing this book were based on how much I loved the story, and I wanted readers of the psychological thriller genre to love it as much as I did.
3. What made you choose Gatekeeper Press as your publishing partner? How did the experience meet or exceed your expectations?
Choosing Gatekeeper Press for a publishing partner was easy: they published my debut novel, An Accident Waiting to Happen. They delivered what they promised, and I will again be publishing with them on my third novel.
4. How would you describe the process of working with Gatekeeper Press, from manuscript submission to publication?
The process of working with Gatekeeper Press was excellent. I submitted my manuscript and was assigned to an Author Manager. Communications were answered quickly; book covers were professionally designed, and the print version of the book was of top quality. Their post-production team is also excellent.
5. What challenges did you encounter during your publishing journey, and how did Gatekeeper press assist in overcoming them?
I did not encounter any challenges during either of my publishing journeys with Gatekeeper Press.
6. Were there any aspects of the publishing process that surprised you or differed from what you initially expected??
When I published my first novel with Gatekeeper Press, I was surprised by the ease of the process and thoroughly delighted with the outcome of the book that followed. I guess the third book will blow me away!
7. How do you hope readers will receive your book, and what do you hope readers will retain from it?
There have been positive reactions to “A Bad Day for Men,” and it is likely to appeal to women over 30. I hope readers will enjoy a deep dive into a multi-layered female protagonist who drives the heart of the story.
8. What was your favorite part of the publishing experience with Gatekeeper Press?
My favorite part of the publishing experience with Gatekeeper Press was reviewing book covers, the final proofs of the eBook, and print copies.
9. Would you recommend Gatekeeper Press to other authors? Why or why not?
If an author is searching for a publishing partner, Gatekeeper Press is the way to go! No scams. No amateurs putting your book together. No hassles. And the best is that they offer a 0% interest on a payment schedule! They are the real deal.
10. What advice would you give to aspiring authors considering self-publishing their work??
My advice to aspiring authors who are considering independently publishing their work is to (1) edit, edit, and edit before submitting your manuscript. (2) Partner with a reliable, no-nonsense publisher. (3) Market, market, market. If you don’t want your book to linger on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc., consider using the marketing services provided by Gatekeeper Press.
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