No Damage recognised in international book award

Reader's Favorite recognises "No Damage" in its annual international book award contest.The Readers' Favorite 2017 International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to New York Times best-sellers and celebrities.Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.We receive thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, we are able to break down our contest into 140+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. We receive submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America)."When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers' Favorite."--Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random HouseReaders' Favorite is proud to announce that "No Damage" by Kathryn Curzon (nee Hodgson) won the Bronze Medal in the Non-Fiction - Inspirational category.You can learn more about Kathryn and "No Damage" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/no-damage where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.     

Ronald McDonald House is Awesome

I have had the privilege of supporting the work of  Ronald McDonald House New Zealand recently by donating some copies of No Damage to a #ComCastCaresDay, hosted by NBCUniversal and Bravo.The books were given to the staff at RMDH and I hear they're already enjoying them. People who work for charities are not often rewarded for their hard work and I'm delighted to have raised a smile.Receiving these photographs and a thank you email has made my day!

Sharks - Caretakers of the Oceans

A very proud day seeing my shark conservation article for Forest and Bird New Zealand in print. With over 70,000 members/readers, this will go some way to spreading the shark conservation message.Full article here: Caretakers of the Oceans

Writerly Wednesdays

What's not to love about a blog that promises Monster Mondays, Tips Tuesdays, Writerly Wednesdays, Thinky Thursdays, Fan Fridays, book review and more?! Welcome to the world of Tasha's Thinkings!Tasha Duncan-Drake is an author who also runs her own small publishing company Wittegenpress with her twin sister and she recently invited me to be interviewed about my biography No Damage. I really enjoyed discovering Tasha's website and answering her questions. Especially this great question:'Do you have any odd (writing) habits?' Read on to enjoy our interview and discover more about my one odd habit...the pink writing hat, ahem:http://tashasthinkings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/interview-kathryn-hodgson.html

Author Interview: Pukah Works

It has been a busy and exciting few weeks since I last blogged and that time has seen me say farewell to New Zealand and hello to sunny Melbourne, where I am currently based as part of our Friends for Sharks world tour. I have really enjoyed our time in Melbourne so far and have been teaching at Kunyung School in Mount Eliza, Melbourne and completed our 80th shark conservation event with SEA LIFE Melbourne. That fantastic event was an evening with Friends for Sharks and included champagne, canapes, our lecture and a  Q&A session in front of the shark tank. We really enjoyed our evening and it was staggering to think we had come to the other side of the world to be there (via various countries and 79 other events since January 2015). What a milestone for us. [gallery link="file" ids="371,372,373,374,375,376,377,378,379,380"]

I'd like to take a moment away from my travels though to introduce you to my latest author interview, which is with the author K.Caffee from Pukah Works. The questions for this interview were great fun to answer and very thought provoking. Read on to find out how I balance my writing with other activities, how No Damage came about, the books that have inspired me through life and more:https://pukahworks.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/author-interview-kathryn-hodgson/

 

Memoir Reviews

I have been featured on Jackie Parry's blog with a review of my memoir No Damage. Jackie is a hero in my mind and someone that inspires me a great deal. She has sailed around the globe with minimal prior experience, explored far flung destinations and written memoirs including an inspiring adventure travel memoir Of Foreign Build: From Corporate Girl to Sea Gypsy Woman.She has also trekked the Australian bush with five horses, detailed in her latest book A Standard Journey, and is currently traveling through Europe on her dutch barge. Her blog and books are an adventure in themselves and well worth reading. Here's the link to her blog:http://jackieparry.com/2015/07/15/memoir-reviews/   

Follow your heart to create the life you want

In my latest interview, this time with The Writers’ Lens, I talk about finding inspiration, writing whilst travelling the world and following your heart to create the life you want. I had a great time answering these questions and hope you enjoy it as much as I did! http://www.thewriterslens.com/2015/06/hodgsons-no-damage-follow-your-heart-to.html

How to survive a runaway groom (or two...)

When I found myself with two runaway grooms to my name (who knew that was even possible), I searched for a book that would bring me comfort, laughter and inspiration when I needed it most. I scanned book covers, authors, websites and more but nothing quite fit my palm or helped me find all that I longed for.Because of that I wrote the book I needed, in the hope that it would uplift and inspire people going through difficult times of their own.I scribbled my story to help dispel the taboos of runaway grooms, abuse, cancer and more. To help others recognise the good in their lives, laugh often and find their will to survive.My own laughter and outright refusal to give up when life could not get much worse (but did) pulled me through every day! I created the life I truly dreamed of from the ashes and I found ways to laugh that I never knew existed – even now I recall the day I attempted to return my wedding underwear to an exquisite bridal boutique with a smile upon my face.That was a tough moment trying to explain why on earth I would return wedding underwear….http://www.amazon.com/No-Damage-survive-everyt…/…/B00R2ZF14Q

Free book promo ending soon

It’s the last chance to download a FREE copy of No Damage - Offer ends 11th May. Don't miss this inspiring and uplifting read.‘The stuff Hollywood films are made of!’'Incredible read: searingly honest, snort out loud funny and devastatingly emotional.'http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R2ZF14Qhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Damage-survive-everything--between-ebook/dp/B00R2ZF14Q/

No Damage is FREE!

Download your copy of this inspiring, uplifting memoir during 8th - 11th May 2015 free of charge and enjoy!http://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Damage-survive-everything--between-ebook/dp/B00R2ZF14Qhttp://www.amazon.com/No-Damage-survive-everything--between-ebook/dp/B00R2ZF14Q/(Available on ALL Amazon websites)'So you know how it is when you finish a really good book you feel a bit bereft at the loss of the characters and the story you've become engrossed in....this is how I felt on finishing No Damage.''Her determination to never give up or let her fears hold her back is the stuff that Hollywood films are made of.''Downright inspirational.''Proof that you really do have the tools to change your own life.'