Ian Hunter Creates

Category: General

  • The London Book Fair and the Selfies Book Awards 2025

    Hello there, and welcome to the March blog! This time, I’ll focus on my experience at the London Book Fair and the Selfies Book Awards 2025, but first, a few mini updates! Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis Fyn 2 is currently being formatted before it is sent to…

  • My writing process, and the importance of finding joy in what you do

    Hi everyone, I’d drafted my blog, and then I got some news I had to share! So, before the blog properly commences: Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos has been shortlisted in the Children’s category of the Selfies Book Awards 2025! This is the most amazing news! I am…

  • Welcome to 2025

    Hi everyone, Wishing you a happy new year. Whatever 2025 shapes up to be, I hope you enjoy it! I started the year a little quieter than normal. December was extremely busy. Then I had a cold from Christmas Day onward (clearing up now) and some of my family were…

  • Thanks for 2024!

    Hi everyone, I hope this finds you well, with plenty of books and snacks (I must buy some mince pies!), and ready to kick back and enjoy festivities and/or a well-deserved break over the coming weeks. I’ll keep it brief(ish) with a few key messages. 2024 – The launch of…

  • Six months as a published author!

    Ah, hello there! Welcome to this month’s blog. I hope it finds you well and happy, continuing to enjoy autumnal vibes, and perhaps … dare I say … preparing for however you enjoy your December! I’m well into Christmas shopping now (thankfully). I do feel like my ‘to do’ list…

  • Updates and a Fyn Carter exclusive!

    Howdy! Welcome to the latest blog. I hope you’re all well and enjoying autumnal vibes. I’ve just got back from a sunny holiday, so the cooler weather is a bit of a shock to my system! That said, despite the fact that hot showers now somehow feel cold, I’m absolutely…

  • Progress is happening

    Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying what’s left of summer and looking forward to autumn! I’ll get right to it… What have I been up to? I’m just wrapping up the first draft of Fyn Carter 2 (that’s not the actual title – I’ll be sharing that in the coming…

  • Finding Balance as an Author

    Hi everyone. This time around, I thought I’d write a little about how things have been, how I’m shaping my process, and where things are at in general. It includes a few highs and a few contemplations, so if process and my learning curve aren’t your thing, check back next…

  • Events

    Hi all. Welcome to another blog! This one will focus on events 😊 Firstly – I’ve updated an ‘Events’ tab to my website. Keep an eye on it if you’re interested in seeing which events I’m planning to be a part of. It will sometimes have last-minute additions – for…

  • Eeky and Exciting

    The last month has been the most amazing month! I have learned and experienced so much. It’s been quite non-stop at times, but never in a bad way. I think as a newbie author there was just a lot more to do and think about than I could have anticipated…