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Authors vary a great deal in how they prepare to write their books. Some plot carefully using rolls of wallpaper to display their story...

I am thrilled to introduce my readers to my friend and fellow author Alex J. Adams whom I met when I attended Books on the Beach run by...

Today I am thrilled to share the recent chat I had with my friend and fellow author, Tracey Holland whose debut novel, Faith's Folly ,...

It is a pleasure to be able to support the tour for Loyalty and the Learner , the new novel by Miriam Drori. The tour is run by Lynsey...

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...

Every writer understands the importance of support and encouragement from others who understand their passion. Writers' groups, writing...

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...

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...

I only started my writing career after I had been treated for breast cancer and took early retirement. Who would have thought that...

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...

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...

In contemporary literary studies, a theme is a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative. Themes can be divided into two...

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...

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,...

Many years ago when I first attended The Writers' Summer School that meets each August at the Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire,...

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...

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...

It is my pleasure to welcome back to the blog my friend and fellow author, Michelle Cook. Michelle writes dystopian fiction and I'm...

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...

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...