Don't forget to put the next Release the Book Within and Definite Articles course dates in your diaries. This month I have been facing the music in more ways than one. Read more about me and my big hairy and very scary goals in the Blue Sky Bit. And, in the Words Bit I answer all those endless FAQs about the differences between publishing, self-publishing and POD. Meet two inspiring South Africa based writers in the introduction section. Finally, help yourself to your gifts of extracts from Lean Marketing Press' fab new country guides.
Jo Parfitt, Book Cook and believer in blue sky

Don’t miss... RELEASE THE BOOK WITHIN
Only ONE PLACE LEFT on Release The Book Within in Rutland on June 23rd. The next NETHERLANDS course of DEFINITE ARTICLES is in Voorschoten on September 22nd and the next NETHERLANDS course of RELEASE THE BOOK WITHIN is in Voorschoten on October 13th. For more details CLICK HERE.

The blue sky bit... FACING THE MUSIC
Find out how I have faced failure and faced one of the biggest challenges of my life HERE.
Have you found your passion? Take a look at my latest book, "Find Your Passion" HERE

The words bit... PUBLISHING PERMUTATIONS
I seem to spend hours explaining the ins and outs of publishing in all its forms. Get all those questions answered HERE.

Want to write articles about what and who you know already? Then take a look at my 8 lesson tutorial HERE

Introducing... WRITERS IN SOUTH AFRICA
I first met Johanna Castro when I interviewed her for an article I was writing. We soon discovered how much we had in common, as expatriates with a passion for words. A freelance writer living in Cape Town, South Africa, she writes features and articles for magazines, all kinds of marketing collateral and speaks in public (when pushed). She also runs creative writing workshops & marketing seminars. Find out more at her website http://www.write4success.co.za And then Jo introduced me to Mandy Lebidies who lives in Kalk Bay and runs Writescapes, committed to giving writers a voice. The group has monthly meetings and offers writers networking opportunities as well as leads, contacts, self-publishing advice and support. Find out more at http://www.writescapes.com

Your gift... TRAVEL GUIDES
Have you seen the new Brit’s Scrapbook series from Lean Marketing Press? If not, you should. They are quirky and fun, packed with info, and you might like to think about writing one yourself! Download free sample for their book on Murcia HERE and the one on Bulgaria HERE