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A Coffee Break Story Collection: 36 Short Stories 26-Jun-2017

£2.99 £6.49

Three of Sally Jenkins’ short story collections brought together in one bumper volume!

This box set contains all 36 stories previously published in Sally’s individual collections, One Day for Me, Old Friends and House Guests. Enjoy tales with a twist, competition-winning prose and gentler slices of life, with a hint of romance.
Many of these successful stories were selected for inclusion in UK publications such as The Weekly News, My Weekly and The People’s Friend.

“Sally Jenkins knows how to build a story. She takes the mundane, and makes it intriguing. She hooks the reader, and reels him in ... her capacity for twisting each tale's ending is nothing short of phenomenal.” - US Readers’ Favorite Book Review Website.

Delve inside and discover how the past catches up with a government minister. Read a tale of TV talent shows and first love. And experience a school French exchange visit with a difference …

One Day for Me
A middle-aged lady has a rare day of pampering. Will it be her last?

Replacing the Empire
Mrs Simpson gets cold feet before her marriage to Edward VIII

The Loneliness of the Short Distance Runner
Gold medals are achieved through sacrifice. Is it worth it?

Found Property
Charlotte finds an umbrella on a bus & starts her own business

Deal or no Deal?
Why does Julia meet her daughter’s boyfriend in a café?

Out of the Shadows
Sylvia has been out with married men before but Gerald is different

Consequences
The past catches up with the new ‘Minister for the Family’

A Tangled Web
An imaginary boyfriend causes problems

Another Fine Mess
Diana took part in a ‘clean your house’ reality show. The film crew wants to pay a return visit but her house isn’t clean

Please Hold
Student Tom wants more cash from his mum

Points Mean Prizes
Robert is obsessed with supermarket loyalty points and grocery vouchers

Old Friends
Caroline’s life took a different path to that of her friends. How will she cope when they meet again?

Genius Decision
Barbara meets a genie - what will she wish for?

Lifting the Cup
A brand new football trophy is up for grabs

Out of Control
A terrifying experience in a car

Champagne Girl
A tale of TV talent shows and first love

Mrs Muggins
A mum drops hints about what she would like for her birthday

Night Shift
Louise’s boss is a tyrant

Christmas Lights
A story of neighbourliness

Collateral Damage
A dining room is wrecked

Built to Last
Yvonne’s wedding anniversary trip to Florence is not what she expected

The Verdict
Can the chairman of the jury get a unanimous verdict?

Boxes in the Loft
Lisa wants to make extra money

Other Formats: Paperback

Kindle Direct Publishing For Absolute Beginners: A Guide to Publishing Kindle E-Books for Beginners 18-Feb-2014

by Sally Jenkins

( 94 )

£1.99

“Kindle Direct Publishing for Absolute Beginners is a jewel to anyone who is about to publish or is thinking of publishing an e-book,” says Bil Howard of ReadersFavorite.com. “Sally goes a step further than most books on electronic publishing by including some marketing techniques and methods of increasing sales of your book.” This book was updated in July 2021 to reflect changes at Amazon KDP and in e-publishing generally. Sally Jenkins is a prize-winning short story writer and many of her articles on creative writing have appeared in the UK press. She has successfully published several e-books including collections of her short stories and articles. Kindle Direct Publishing for Absolute Beginners pulls together all of Sally’s e-publishing experience into one short, concise and easy to follow guide. Starting with the definition of an e-book and deciding what to write, through to running KDP Select promotions - Sally’s advice is sensible, friendly and easy to follow. Kindle Direct Publishing for Absolute Beginners covers the following topics: What to Write - E-publishing is more flexible than traditional publishing Before You Publish - Tips to make your manuscript the best it can be Title - Use it to make your book discoverable on Amazon Front and End Matter - How to start and finish an e-book Formatting - Sally recommends Mark Coker’s ‘Smashwords Style Guide’ and adds a few tips of her own The Cover - Three ways to generate an e-book cover Tax - Information for UK authors on the tax payable on Amazon royalties Royalties and Pricing - The choices facing an author KDP Select - Advantages and disadvantages Creating the Product Description - Writing the book’s ‘blurb’ KDP Keywords - Help people find your book Kindle Pre-Order - The pros and cons for generating a pre-publication ‘buzz’ Getting Started with KDP - Entering tax and bank information Uploading a Book to KDP - Publishing your book Ad Campaigns - Advertising the book on Amazon Sales Reports - How to view your worldwide sales figures Create an Amazon Author Page - Tell the world about yourself Obtaining Reviews - Encouraging others to endorse your book KDP Select Free Days - Run a ‘Free Days’ campaign KDP Countdown Deals - Run a ‘Countdown Deals’ campaign Writing a Series of E-Books - Keep the readers coming back for more What to Do When the Books Don’t Sell - Re-ignite your e-book sales Create a Mailing List - Some mailing list providers to help you keep in touch with your readers Publishing a Paperback through Amazon KDP – An Overview - Some important considerations when choosing between Createspace and KDP for paperback publication Publishing a Paperback through Amazon KDP – Tips - Tips from Sally’s experience of paperback publishing Creating a Box Set - Definition of a box set and the benefits of publishing in this way. What the reviewers said about ‘A Writer on Writing’ - Sally’s collection of creative writing articles: “A Writer on Writing is highly recommended for all writers.” - Danita Dyess for ReadersFavorite.com “If you’re not raring to get writing by the time you’re halfway through this book then you probably never will be.” - SaraK.

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House Guests And Other Stories 22-Sep-2015

by Sally Jenkins, Iain Pattison

( 12 )

£1.77

A cornucopia of contemporary short stories about modern life. Enjoy a plethora of twist endings, some humour plus a tiny bit of romance. A great holiday read!

Readers' Favourite says of Sally’s previous short story collection, "Sally Jenkins knows how to build a story. She takes the mundane, and makes it intriguing. She hooks the reader, and reels him in ... her capacity for twisting each tale’s ending is nothing short of phenomenal. I believe most fiction readers will find her writing to be a source of great joy and fulfilment."

Most of these stories have previously appeared in UK magazines such as The Weekly News, My Weekly and The People’s Friend. A couple of the tales have competition credits and there’s also a special guest story by prize-winning author and writing tutor, Iain Pattison!

So make yourself a coffee, grab a sweet treat, put your feet up and indulge.

(N.B. All of these stories are available in the bumper value-for-money A Coffee Break Story Collection by Sally Jenkins.)

The Verdict
Keith is chairman of the jury. Can he get a unanimous verdict?

Boxes in the Loft
Lisa wants to make some extra money but is her first customer all he seems?

Hard Labour
Jessie and Steve had difficulty conceiving but now their son is on his way!

Charity Challenge
Lots of people raise money for charity but Katie’s challenge has an extra twist.

Growing out of Burgers
A school French exchange visit with a difference.

Fathers’ Club
New dad, Andrew, is struggling to cope.

Making News
Trainee reporter, Wayne, has a big story to write and it could lead to promotion!

Salvation by Iain Pattison
An angel visits Martha on her deathbed.

Too Fast, Too Soon
Maxine wants to take things slowly but Paul’s in a rush.

Rescue
A climbing expedition goes wrong.

The Key of the Door
A modern day Anne de Bourgh from ‘Pride & Prejudice’ celebrates her 21st birthday and incurs the wrath of her mother.

Last Bus Home
A man in a balaclava is watching teenaged girls waiting for the last bus home.

The Worm Test
Will Susannah pass the ‘stepmother test’ thought up by her boyfriend’s young daughter?

House Guests
A student grandson outstays his welcome.

My Ballet Dancing Rival
When Emily starts school, her teacher becomes her hero.

Walk the Cleveland Way: Accommodation, Attractions and Advice 19-Nov-2014

by Sally Jenkins

( 8 )

£0.99

The Cleveland Way is a horseshoe-shaped 109 mile footpath in North Yorkshire. The first part of the route takes the walker across remote moorland and, in contrast, the second half follows the coast through bustling seaside towns. Both sections contain interesting attractions that give the rambler a break from constant walking.This short book (29 pages) is designed to help walkers planning a holiday around The Cleveland Way. It includes details of accommodation, tourist attractions, tea shops and restaurants plus some information about the route. The book is based around a 10 day walk along The Cleveland Way by the author in August 2013 and includes website details to enable current prices, opening hours etc. to be checked prior to departure.Use the information provided to:

Arrange to have your luggage moved whilst you walk with only a daysack
Book bed and breakfast accommodation
Discover historical sites along the footpath
Find somewhere to eat or have a cup of tea

Sally Jenkins is an enthusiastic long distance walker and has successfully completed several long distance one day challenge walks including The Charnwood Marathon, Malvern Midsummer Marathon, and The Birmingham Canal Canter. Sally has also walked the Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path (Edge of Wales Walk) - a 95 mile route from Caernarfon to Porthmadog.

Walk the Coast to Coast: St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen 10-Aug-2021

by Sally Jenkins

£0.77

June 2021: The beginning of the End of Lockdown. The rule of six applies indoors along with masks, hand gel and track & trace. Holidays restart. We can finally take the holiday postponed from June 2020.

Walk the Coast to Coast: St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen is part personal experience and part resource to help those dipping their toe into this long-distance walk for the first time. It is a brief account of the five-day walk from St. Bees to Kirkby Stephen including information on accommodation, transport, luggage transfer, eating places and other stuff.

Chapters include:

Setting the Lockdown Scene
St. Bees
St. Bees to Ennerdale Bridge
Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite
Rosthwaite to Patterdale
Patterdale to Shap
Shap to Kirkby Stephen
Around Kirkby Stephen
Resources

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The Promise: A vow made behind bars must be kept on the outside 08-May-2021

by Sally Jenkins

( 1 )

£0.99

“Jenkins spins a web of intrigue” – Judith Cutler

Olivia Field has recurring nightmares about the murder of a man which took place when she was a teenager.

Petty criminal Tina Mallinson is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
With the clock ticking, Tina needs money and a wife for her younger brother, Wayne.
The discovery of a forgotten letter from an ex-cellmate puts Tina on the trail of Olivia - with devastating consequences.

The Promise is a psychological thriller set in north Birmingham, UK.

Bedsit Three: A Gripping Tale of Murder and Love 26-Oct-2015

by Sally Jenkins

( 29 )

£0.99 £6.95

A GRIPPING AND DISTURBING THRILLER FROM AN AWARD-WINNING NOVELIST

A girl has been buried in a shallow grave. Rain starts to wash away the earth covering her.
Why have Ignatius and his girlfriend disappeared from Bedsit 3 in dingy Vesey Villa?
Why has he left behind a used pregnancy test and a scrap book about a woman’s suicide in a cardboard box?

Ignatius is desperate to get the contents of that box back and, after the mysterious loss of both his mother and his girlfriend, he’s searching for someone else to ‘love’ in his own special way. The events that follow devastate several lives …

Every mother tries to do her best for her child. But sometimes that ‘best’ creates a monster. You decide whether the evil within Ignatius is nature or nurture.

Bedsit Three is a tale of murder, mystery and love. It won the inaugural Wordplay Publishing/Ian Govan Award and was shortlisted for both the Silverwood-Kobo-Berforts Open Day Competition and the Writing Magazine/McCrit Competition.

Michael Barton, Founder and Managing Director of WordPlay Publishing said of Bedsit Three, “This novel is well-constructed and well-written. But it’s also far more than that. It’s a book that elicits emotional reaction, drawing the reader into the story and placing him or her in the middle of the action page after page. Be prepared for a sleepless night, because you won't want to put it down until you get to the end.”

Bedsit Three is set in a fictional part of north Birmingham in the UK. It is a thrilling why-dunnit which twists and turns its way to a shattering finale! No one knows what goes on behind closed doors or in the darkest corner of our minds. Sometimes the threat is too close to home …

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A Writer on Writing - Advice to Make You a Success 15-Dec-2013

by Sally Jenkins

( 19 )

£0.77

A writer who earns money from his work is not merely a wordsmith. A profitable writer knows how to manage his time, produce ideas from a blank mind and create a web presence, plus many more things besides.

A Writer on Writing will introduce you to these and a range of other skills useful to anyone hoping to make cash from their words.

Using her feature articles that have appeared in the UK writing press, Sally Jenkins looks at:

The self-discipline needed to write and stay focussed
A method of getting ideas
Tips on writing flash fiction
How to choose an educational course to help with your writing
Tips on writing anniversary articles
Tips on creating a backup of your work
How to decide on pseudonym
How to create a good first impression with an editor
Tips on starting a blog
The benefits of a writing buddy
How to write a novel in a month!

Above all, this little book will inspire you to get writing!

About the Author
Sally’s articles on writing-related topics have appeared in UK writing magazines and this book is based on a selection of these articles.
Her short stories have been successful in a range of competitions and magazines. She has published two anthologies of her fiction.

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

One Day for Me - 8 Coffee Break Stories: Tales of Crime, Romance and Trickery 08-Jan-2014

by Sally Jenkins

( 28 )

£1.99

A selection of 8 coffee break stories that have all won or been shortlisted in UK writing competitions.

This collection is a delicious mixture of crime, romance and trickery - perfect for enjoying with a chocolate digestive and a mug of coffee. Or download it for holiday reading and indulge in a good story on the beach.

Readers' Favourite says, "Sally Jenkins knows how to build a story. She takes the mundane, and makes it intriguing. She hooks the reader, and reels him in ... her capacity for twisting each tale’s ending is nothing short of phenomenal. I believe most fiction readers will find her writing to be a source of great joy and fulfillment."

One Day for Me
A middle-aged lady enjoys a rare day of pampering but will it be her last?

Replacing the Empire
Wallis Simpson gets cold feet before her marriage to Edward VIII

The Loneliness of the Short Distance Runner
Gold medals are only achieved through sacrifice. Is it worth it?

Found Property
When Charlotte finds an umbrella on a bus she decides to start her own business.

Deal or no Deal?
Why does Julia want to meet her daughter’s boyfriend in a café?

Out of the Shadows
Sylvia had been out with married men before but Gerald was different.

Consequences
The past catches up with Judith Carter, the new ‘Minister for the Family’.

A Tangled Web
Can Susie maintain the existence of her imaginary boyfriend?

Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners: Learn to Address an Audience with Confidence 11-Apr-2019

by Sally Jenkins, Andrew Bulman

( 7 )

£2.49 £5.49

We all need to master and practise public speaking.

The ability to speak in front of an audience is life-enhancing. It creates confidence at work, play and in relationships.
This book will give you that confidence and help you to speak on special occasions, in the workplace and when you are unexpectedly asked ‘to say a few words’.
Learn to craft an attention-grabbing speech, banish self-consciousness, use gestures, inject humour and finish speaking with a persuasive call to action.

Sally Jenkins is an author and speaker. In 2018 she reached the national finals of the Association of Speakers Clubs Speech Competition.

Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners covers the following topics:

Why Learn to Speak in Public? The benefits are many
Banish the Demons Get rid of your negative thoughts
Limbering Up Prepare your voice to be heard
Speech Content and Construction Understand how to construct a speech
Brilliant Beginnings Open your speech with a bang
Magnificent Middles Make the body of your speech memorable
Exciting Endings Go out on a high
Gripping Gestures Let your hands do the talking
Audience Rapport Make friends with the audience
Perfect Pauses Silence is golden
Avoiding Monotony Variety in a speech is essential
Memorising versus Using Notes Learn to use bullet points
Reading Aloud This is not an easy option!
To Joke or not to Joke Appropriate use of humour
Impromptu Speaking Speaking off the cuff
PowerPoint Use it wisely
Speaking Engagements Get paid for speaking
The Vote of Thanks Say ‘thank you’ concisely
Panel Events The popular format for conferences
1 Minute Networking Introduction Essential for small businesses
Wedding Speeches Don’t let fear spoil the big day
Parties And Celebrations Toast the guest of honour
The Eulogy A difficult speech at an emotional time
When it Goes Wrong Be prepared!
Resources Where to find further help

Other Formats: Paperback

Old Friends - 13 Coffee Break Stories 02-Dec-2013

by Sally Jenkins

( 33 )

£1.99

A selection of 13 short stories to make you smile. A touch of luxury to enjoy with your coffee and cake. Great holiday reading!

There are tales with a twist, stories about the ups and downs of family life plus, of course, a little romance.

All the stories have previously appeared in UK magazines such as My Weekly, The People’s Friend and The Weekly News.

Another Fine Mess
Diana took part in a ‘clean your house’ reality TV show and now the film crew wants to pay a return visit. She panics because her house isn’t clean any more.

Please Hold
University student Tom is after more cash from his mum.

Points Mean Prizes
Robert is obsessed with collecting supermarket loyalty points and grocery vouchers

Old Friends
Caroline’s life has taken a different path to that of her friends. How will she cope when they meet again?

Genius Decision
Barbara meets a genie - what will she wish for?

Lifting the Cup
A brand new football trophy is up for grabs

Out of Control
The narrator has a terrifying experience in a car.

Champagne Girl
A tale of TV talent shows and first love.

Mrs Muggins
A mum drops hints to the family about what she would like for her birthday.

Night Shift
Louise’s boss is a tyrant.

Christmas Lights
A story of neighbourliness.

Collateral Damage
A dining room is wrecked.

Built to Last
Yvonne’s wedding anniversary trip to Florence is not what she expected.

Extract from a review of Old Friends on Goodreads.com:

"Sally Jenkins was born to write. She is a natural story-teller, with an almost supernatural talent for the proverbial 'twist at the end' of her stories. She will entertain and amuse you with each tale she has written."

What the reviewers said about Sally Jenkins' first anthology, One Day for Me - Eight Award-Winning Short Stories:

"Sally Jenkins' insights into the human heart are lovely." - Elizabeth Hein

"This is a lovely collection - I want to read some more, please." - Helen Baggott

"A lovely book of short stories." - Mrs J.A. Williams

"Enjoyable collection." Jayne

"... a highly readable collection." - Hinchy

Kobo Writing Life Publishing for Absolute Beginners: Learn how to to publish YOUR book on the Kobo platform. 22-May-2020

by Sally Jenkins

( 1 )

£1.99

Kobo Writing Life Publishing for Absolute Beginners is a concise and easy to follow guide to publishing an e-book on the Kobo platform. Starting with the definition of an e-book and deciding what to write, through to accessing Kobo promotions - Sally’s advice is sensible, friendly and easy to follow.

Sally Jenkins is a prize-winning short story writer and many of her articles on creative writing have appeared in the UK press. She has successfully published several e-books across Amazon and Kobo, including collections of her short stories and advice to novice public speakers. Her book Kindle Direct Publishing for Absolute Beginners frequently tops the Amazon ‘Electronic Publishing’ chart.

Kobo Writing Life Publishing for Absolute Beginners covers the following topics and more:

Why Publish on Kobo? – In some countries Kobo has a large market share
What to Write - E-publishing is more flexible than traditional publishing
Before You Publish - Tips to make your manuscript the best it can be
Title - Use it to make your book discoverable on Kobo
Front and End Matter - How to start and finish an e-book
Formatting - Sally recommends Mark Coker’s ‘Smashwords Style Guide’ and adds a few tips of her own
The Cover - Ways to generate an e-book cover
Royalties and Pricing - The choices facing an author
Kobo Plus – Make your book available to subscribers
Overdrive – Make your book available in libraries
Creating the Kobo Synopsis - Writing the book’s ‘blurb’
Kobo Pre-Order - The pros and cons for generating a pre-publication ‘buzz’
Uploading a Book to Kobo - Publishing your book
Going Wide – Consider other e-book platforms
Sales Reports - How to view your worldwide sales figures
Obtaining Reviews - Encouraging others to endorse your book
Kobo Promotions – How to access promotions run by Kobo
Promo Codes – Money-off vouchers for reviewers and others
Writing a Series of E-Books - Keep the readers coming back for more
What to Do When the Books Don’t Sell - Re-ignite your e-book sales
Create a Mailing List - Keep in touch with your readers
Publishing a Paperback – Some pointers towards seeing your book in print
Creating a Box Set - Definition of a box set and the benefits of publishing in this way.

What Amazon reviewers say about Sally’s sister publication, ‘Kindle Direct Publishing for Absolute Beginners’:
“I love the logical way this book is set out. The next best thing to having the author sitting next to you for your first attempt.” – Mrs Midlands.
“I like the conversational tone of the book. It’s just like I’m sitting with the author and chatting.” – Zakama
“By the time I finished reading this book, I’d highlighted 65 passages that I found helpful and I’m likely to refer back to.” Peter Linfield.

Please note: In order to make each book a properly rounded overview of e-publishing for the complete beginner, there is some overlap in content between the two books.

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