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Creativity Matters by Wendy H. Jones, Allison Symes and others
I am pleased to have been invited to take part in the tour for the new non-fiction writing book by a variety of authors led by Wendy H....
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Sep 11, 20214 min read


On Writing and Inspiration by Karen Moore
I am delighted to have author Karen Moore return to the blog to tell me about her writing and the inspiration for it as her new book...
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Aug 21, 20213 min read


The First Cut - A Jane Renwick 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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Aug 8, 20213 min read


What does an Editor do? By Sue Barnard
It is a great pleasure to welcome Sue Barnard back to the blog. Of course, Sue is a bestselling author in her own right, but today, she...
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Aug 1, 20214 min read


Zooming Around by Allison Symes
It is with great pleasure that I welcome author Allison Symes back to the blog to discuss her work and how the use of tecnology has...
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Jul 10, 20214 min read


Beyond the Hills by Maressa Mortimer
I am pleased to be taking part in the blog tour run by Lynsey Adams of Reading Between the Lines for the new novel by Maressa Mortimer,...
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Jul 3, 20216 min read


Why I’m Turning To Cosy Crime by Elizabeth Ducie
I am delighted to welcome my good friend and fellow Swanicker, Elizabeth Ducie to the blog today. Her nonfiction books and thrillers are...
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Jun 30, 20213 min read


The Importance of a Polished Manuscript
When you have finished your first draft, it is important to address the various types of edit you may seek. You may want a developmental...
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Jun 26, 20212 min read


Why I write Mysteries by Joan Livingston
It is with great pleasure that I welcome my friend and fellow author Joan Livingston to the blog today. I have no idea how she found the...
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Jun 23, 20213 min read


Why I Write Mysteries by David W. Robinson
I am thrilled that I have at last secured a fine article by the prolific best selling English author, David W. Robinson to the blog to...
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Jun 16, 20213 min read


How Long Should My Novel Be?
When you think about how long your manuscript needs to be, there are many points to take into consideration and there is no one right...
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Jun 12, 20212 min read


Why I Write by Kevin Carey
I am delighted to welcome writer and academic, Kevin Carey to the blog today to discuss the importance of writing in his life. Over to...
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Jun 9, 20213 min read


Themes of my Novels
My series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries, deals with aspects of crime and how these are dealt with by my fictional police team...
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Jun 5, 20212 min read


Why I Write Thrillers by Jo Fenton
Thank you so much for welcoming me on your blog today, Val. You are always welcome here , Jo. I enjoy your novels very much and always...
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Jun 2, 20213 min read


7 Signs Your Writing is Weak - by Wendy H. Jones
It is a delight to welcome Wendy H. Jones back to my blog to share her useful article containing many writing tips. Thank you for sharing...
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May 29, 20214 min read


Why I Write Horror by Richard E. Rock
Today I am pleased to welcome Richard E. Rock to the blog to talk about why he writes horror. Welcome, Richard, over to you. Thank you...
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May 26, 20212 min read


Why I write Dystopian Fiction by Michelle Cook
It is a thrill to welcome the bestselling author of Tipping Point, Michelle Cook back to the blog to discuss the dystopian fiction she...
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May 19, 20213 min read


6 Writing Tips by John Steinbeck
Hints and tips from successful authors are always useful, even if all they do is give us pause for thought. Here are six writing tips...
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May 1, 20213 min read


Why I Write Dark Fiction by Kateri Stanley
I am thrilled to welcome British novelist, Kateri Stanley to the website today to explain why she writes dark fiction. Thank you for your...
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Apr 28, 20214 min read


Different Types of Publishing
Traditional publishing refers to the established system of getting a book deal, which involves submission to agents and usually a...
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Apr 17, 20213 min read
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