Hello! I’m Belinda Pollard

Author/Speaker/Accredited Editor/Book Coach

Welcome to my page for people who drop in from around the internet or from my business cards.

Here’s a quick summary of all my websites, and how to find my books and articles that I hope will be most useful for you.

Current books

Click the image to check out purchase links and information about my books currently in print.

For readers

What I write:

• The Wild Crimes Mysteries, set in gorgeous wild locations in Australia and New Zealand: Book 1 Poison Bay is also available in German. Book 2, Venom Reef, is now out.
• Are you a dog lover? Check out my light memoir Dogged Optimism: Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog.
• Short stories about Travel and Other Catastrophes: Visit belindapollard.com.

For writers

Resources to help you:

• Free tips on writing and publishing topics: Cruise this website you are already on: smallbluedog.com.
• Are you writing MEMOIR or personal stories? Check out my articles and resources.
• Need an editor? Check out me and my team.
• Need a book coach? How to write a book that people want to read.
• Want to learn online at your own pace? Check out my courses.

Gracewriters Podcast

For writers of faith… including useful articles, a discussion forum, monthly meetings, and a monthly podcast. Recent episodes:

• Gracewriters Podcast #76: Lisa Stilwell, author, senior editor and ghostwriter
• Gracewriters Podcast #75: Kelly Needham on chasing our dreams vs having enduring impact
• Gracewriters Podcast #74 – Classic Replay: Am I called to write?
• Gracewriters Podcast #73 – Classic Replay: Tackling imposter syndrome
• Gracewriters Podcast 72 – Classic Replay: What is Gracewriting?

Articles for writers

Recent articles for writers on smallbluedog.com:

• How I Overcame Writer’s Block: 5 Techniques
• 5 Types of Editing for Authors
• Simple Website Setup for Authors and Editors in 6 Steps
• What to do when you’ve finished the First Draft
• Should Writers Do Their Own Editing?

Short stories

My short stores on belindapollard.com about Travel and Other Catastrophes…

• Sleeping in airports: A review
• I need a break!
• Home decoration with a demented dog
• Childhood memories: Driving with Dad
• The mosquito bite: When pain brings opportunity

Need a speaker for your event?

• I deliver writing workshops that can be condensed into a timeslot as short as one hour, or fill a whole day with fun, interactive learning.
• I speak to both small and large audiences, of all ages.
• I present keynote speeches on inspirational themes for a variety of events.
• More information on my Speaking page.

Connect with me on social media

Twitter – X – Facebook – Instagram – LinkedIn – BlueSky

Talk to me!

Leave me a comment below, or send me an email. I love to chat with you. 🙂