Hopfield is Writing

Self-Publishing

  • I’m so Dang Excited

    Sales is not the entire point, and it feels weird even using the term “sales”, but there’s something incredibly exciting about knowing someone has committed to reading Rini & Butler … across the world, no less! (I say “committed” but… Continue reading

  • Don’t do this in real life

    I’ve been practicing trying to talk to people about my book, and have sent it solicited and unsolicited to some family members (with some of my little “marketing” tags tucked in). It feels so aggressive trying to promote it sometimes… Continue reading

  • The “Company” is Me, Myself & I

    Self-publishing with a tiny budget means that you’re the entire team. My previous experience in the publishing industry definitely helped me along (I was a publishing and editing assistant that was effectively the Jack of All Trades), but there is… Continue reading

  • Bare Bones Process of Self-Publishing in Australia

    I intend to write a complete review of the publishing timeline of Rini & Butler but here’s a quick look at the bare bones steps of self-publishing in Australia. Continue reading

    Bare Bones Process of Self-Publishing in Australia

  • Romance? No.

    ‘Is it a love story?’ a coworker asked when I gave her a beta copy. ‘Absolutely not …’ It was the first time I questioned whether I should change the cover 😅 . It never occurred to me at any… Continue reading

    Romance? No.

  • #AuthorAugust26 | Day 31: Celebrate Something

    I’ve lived much of my life being pretty easily discouraged from doing what I want, whether because I was being told to pay attention to something else or being told, and telling myself, that I can’t do it. Writing has… Continue reading

    #AuthorAugust26 | Day 31: Celebrate Something

  • #AuthorAugust26 | Day 29: Status Update: Rini & Butler

    Rini & Butler is: Ready to Publish! Available globally from October 31st, both in paperback and eBook, across a variety of retailers ☂️ 🎉 Like mild science-fiction? Check it out 😊 Science-fiction, emotional growth, purpose, humanity, friendship, androids, authority, society,… Continue reading

    #AuthorAugust26 | Day 29: Status Update: Rini & Butler

  • #AuthorAugust26 | Day 8: Status Update: Rini & Butler

    Rini & Butler 293 pages Paperback eBook 63,422 words 199mm x 129mm 5.06″ x 7.81″ Releasing October 31st Will be available through many online retailers such as Kobo, Amazon, Booktopia etc., or via this website (currently available to Australia only,… Continue reading

    #AuthorAugust26 | Day 8: Status Update: Rini & Butler

  • “I’m going on an adventure!”

    It’s on its way Rini & Butler is ready for release, October 31st 2026! I’m so dang excited. I honestly don’t have a lot of words to describe it, just tonnes of emotion ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾ It will be available… Continue reading

    “I’m going on an adventure!”

  • Rini & Butler, Coming Soon

    I’ve been sick over the last week and so I’ve been using that time to get as much groundwork laid for Rini & Butler‘s release in October! Fortunately, my couple of years in the publishing industry has helped me along… Continue reading

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