Poppy is a seasoned creative that was a please ure to have on the show.  Her novels are inspired by both her coastal childhood in Queensland and her love of escaping into magical worlds. Her debut series is four-book YA fantasy saga Woken Kingdom. She's also a professional editor and loves to help other authors cultivate their voice and tell their story. You'll often find her posting rosy-filtered pictures or yapping about publishing on social media. Find her at Poppy's Pages Editing .com or @PoppysVintageBooks. 
What's in the Treasure Chest?
Woken Kingdom #1
A hundred years ago, a dark fairy cursed an innocent princess, forcing a kingdom to sleep until a brave prince would save them. Maya is fueled by spite towards the royal family and fairies, who trapped ordinary people like her in a curse they didn't deserve. Now poverty-stricken, the seventeen-year-old bookmaker has one goal: rob her grandmother's faraway grave and use the riches within to save her family from starvation. As she enters a world she doesn't recognise, Maya meets the charismatic but mysterious Teddy. He agrees to help her, and it's only a matter of time before romantic feelings emerge. But when Teddy's secret is revealed, it doesn't only change their friendship - it changes Maya's entire world.
To reach the enchanted treasure she seeks, Maya will need blessings from each of the seven fairies. She and Teddy journey across each of the fairy's distinct territories, experiencing mystical powers, stunning cities, and lush landscapes. Even with a deadly rival close behind, Maya won't be stopped. But she is yet to learn the true cost of her treasure. When Maya must choose between saving her family or stopping a lurking evil, who will she betray?
How to Edit your own Novel
You've drafted your book, and now's the time to start thinking of the next step. Will you query traditional publishers? Will you hire a professional editor to help you ready the book for independent publishing?
 
In this gatekept industry, where secrets are held close and opportunities are few and far between, I want to help you break through. This book will help you on your way to publishing, competing in the querying process. Or for self publishers, getting ready for a professional editor - while saving costs because you've been able to do much of the work yourself.
 
Publishing a book in today's climate means standing out against hundreds of other authors. That means cultivating your writing craft so your story is enthralling and your voice is unmistakable. This book operates through a funnel strategy, starting at the top with your big picture developmental edits like plot and characters, and working our way down together until we're at the narrowest focus of spelling and punctuation.
 
Together, we'll walk through:

• Developmental editing like realism, plot, characters, and worldbuilding

• Line editing, from your paragraphs to showing versus telling

• Copy editing, with tips for finding your weak points and spotting errors

• Exercises in each chapter to help you improve your craft

• PLUS my entire writing worksheet set, with 40+ pages of checklists