The Fugitive’s Sword by Eleanor Swift-Hook
It is a delight to welcome historical novelist Eleanor Swift-Hook back to the blog. I have managed to persuade her to share an excerpt...
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6 days ago4 min
The Globe Writers by Gemma Owen-Kendall
Every writer understands the importance of support and encouragement from others who understand their passion. Writers' groups, writing...
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Oct 23 min
The Little Ice Cream Shop by the Sea by Lizzie Chantree
I have always enjoyed books by Lizzie Chantree and was delighted when I had the chance to meet her when she lectured at a conference...
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Sep 283 min
Behind the Curtain by Anita D. Hunt
Debut author Anita D. Hunt has agreed to share an extract from her debut novel, Behind the Curtain with us. It was published in August by...
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Sep 212 min
Keeping Characters Dynamic
I only started my writing career after I had been treated for breast cancer and took early retirement. Who would have thought that...
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Sep 183 min
My Favourite Books
One of my favourite topics is books. let me share with you five of my favourite books that I would count amongst the most memorable or...
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Sep 143 min
An Extract from The First Cut
The first novel in my Jane Renwick Thrillers series of novels is The First Cut . The second in the series, A Fighting Chance, will be...
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Sep 112 min
The Themes of a Novel
In contemporary literary studies, a theme is a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative. Themes can be divided into two...
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Sep 73 min
Books on the Beach at Blackpool
Last month I attended my very first book signing. It was Books on the Beach at Blackpool run by the force of nature who is the author and...
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Sep 43 min
Mutate by Hetty Waite
I am thrilled to welcome YA (young adult) author, Hetty Waite to my blog today as part of the tour for the first book in her mew trilogy,...
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Sep 43 min
Swanwick 75 Years on.
Many years ago when I first attended The Writers' Summer School that meets each August at the Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire,...
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Aug 313 min
An Author's Life by Charlie Tyler
It is my pleasure to welcome Charlie Tyler back to the blog today to discuss her experiences as a published author. Thank you for your...
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Aug 283 min
Creating Convincing Characters
A gripping plot can only carry an interesting story if it is carried by convincing characters. When I an creating a new character I start...
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Aug 243 min
Back to Square One? by Michelle Cook
It is my pleasure to welcome back to the blog my friend and fellow author, Michelle Cook. Michelle writes dystopian fiction and I'm...
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Aug 215 min
Visit to Venice (From Hunter's Christmas)
I always like to start my Christmas shopping in August so I can buy as I see things that friends and family might like. It also prevents...
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Aug 176 min
An Interview with John Pye
I am pleased to welcome fellow author John Pye to the blog today to discuss his books and writing in general. Thank you for your time...
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Aug 145 min
An Interview with Gavin Boyter
I am pleased to welcome author Gavin Boyter to the blog today to discuss his novel Elena in Exile and his writing career, with hints and...
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Aug 102 min
The Lady's Favour by A.J. Roberts
The Lady's Favour is comprised of three novellas written by A.J. Roberts and combined to produced a satisfying novel. This book includes...
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Aug 74 min
What Swanwick Means to Me
I suppose I should start this article with a disclaimer because, in reality it is mis-titled. Swanwick is a little village in Derbyshire...
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Aug 34 min
An Interview with Rhen Garland
It is a delight to have time to chat with author Rhen Garland about her books that form The Versipellis Mysteries . It is a pleasure to...
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