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May 10
5 min

How I Plan My Novels by Jacquie Rogers

It is my great pleasure to welcome best selling historical novelist, Jacquie Rogers to the blog today. She explains how she plans writing...

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Writing Dig Your Own Grave by Carmen Radtke

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May 6
3 min

Writing Dig Your Own Grave by Carmen Radtke

It is a great pleasure to have Carmen Radtke visit my blog today to tell me all about writing her new novel, Dig Your Own Grave. Thank...

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The Coombesford Story by Elizabeth Ducie

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Apr 26
3 min

The Coombesford Story by Elizabeth Ducie

I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow author, Elizabeth Ducie back on the blog. In this article she explains how she came to write...

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Apr 12
4 min

Writing The Pilgrim by Joy Margetts

The Pilgrim was one of the most intense and gripping novels I read last year, so when the author, Joy Margetts, offered to tell me about...

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Apr 8
5 min

Writing Matters by Morwenna Blackwood

I am pleased to welcome the talented English author, Morwenna Blackwood to the blog today. I have found her work exciting and different...

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Apr 5
3 min

Writing Bleak Waters by Gary Kruse

I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Gary Kruse, to the blog today to explain what inspired him to write his novel,...

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Routes to Getting Published - Self Publishing

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Mar 25
1 min

Routes to Getting Published - Self Publishing

This is my fourth article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with self publishing. This...

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My Experience in the Publishing World by Joan Livingston

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Mar 22
4 min

My Experience in the Publishing World by Joan Livingston

It is with great pleasure that I welcome the bestselling American Author, Joan Livingston back to the blog today. This time I have asked...

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Routes to Getting Published - Independent Publishers

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Mar 18
1 min

Routes to Getting Published - Independent Publishers

This is my third article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with independent publishing...

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Mar 8
4 min

How I Plan a Novel by Richard E. Rock

It is my great pleasure to welcome author Richard E. Rock to the blog today. He has taken time out to explain how he sets about planning...

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Writing The First Cut (A Jane Renwick Crime Thriller)

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Mar 5
2 min

Writing The First Cut (A Jane Renwick Crime Thriller)

I have been writing and telling stories all my life. When I was a child, I used to make up stories for my little sister after our Mum put...

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Mar 1
3 min

Imposter Syndrome by Fiona Forsyth

I am thrilled to have the bestselling historical novelist, Fiona Forsyth take time to visit the blog today and discuss something many...

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Feb 26
4 min

How I Plan a Novel by Lesley Field

I am thrilled to welcome bestselling romantic novelist, Lesley Field back to the blog today to share her experience of how to plan a...

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Why Write About Poor Women in C18th England? M Richell-Davies

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Feb 22
5 min

Why Write About Poor Women in C18th England? M Richell-Davies

It is a joy to welcome award winning author, Maggie Richell-Davies back to the blog today to learn about her female centred novel, The...

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Routes To Getting Published - Traditional Publishers

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Feb 18
2 min

Routes To Getting Published - Traditional Publishers

This is my second article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with traditional publishing as...

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Feb 15
5 min

Daydreaming of Murder by Michael Jecks

It is with great pleasure that I welcome one of my favourite authors, Michael Jecks, to the blog today. He has taken time to share his...

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Routes to Getting Published - Vanity Publishers

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Feb 11
2 min

Routes to Getting Published - Vanity Publishers

There are many routes to publication, so you need to think about the advantages and disadvantages that are offered by the various routes...

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Getting Cultivating A Fuji into the World by Miriam Drori

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Feb 8
4 min

Getting Cultivating A Fuji into the World by Miriam Drori

It is with great pleasure that I welcome bestselling author, Miriam Drori to the blog today to talk about her experiences of her getting...

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So You Want a Book Contract? by Wendy H. Jones

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Feb 1
3 min

So You Want a Book Contract? by Wendy H. Jones

I am thrilled that bestselling author, Wendy H. Jones has taken time out of her busy day today to share her experiences of the world of...

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Jan 18
7 min

Writing Pitfalls by Allison Symes

Today I am thrilled to welcome back Allison Symes to the blog. On this occasion she has agreed to share her insight into writing...

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