Myths and Magic – Book two in the Saffy’s Secret Quest Series
To order in paperback or ebook:
From the publisher
From Amazon UK
From Amazon US
The blurb:
Saffy has solved the first clue in her quest to save the magical world of Mandoreum from danger. Now it’s time to find the second.
She isn’t alone. Her new friend, Lily, a dragon from Mandoreum, wants to help. Together they take a trip and uncover special stories and unexpected surprises.
But Saffy soon learns that first appearances are not always what they seem. And plotting in the background is a witch who will do everything she can to stop them…
The Secret Dragon – a children’s book for 5-7 year olds.
To order in paperback or ebook:
From the publisher
From Amazon
The blurb:
When Saffy discovers a dragon statue at the bottom of her garden, her boring summer holiday becomes full of excitement. The statue is a real dragon called Lily.
She’s from the magical world of Mandoreum, a place that’s in danger and in need of Saffy’s help.
There are clues to solve, a wicked witch to battle and secrets to be kept at all costs. Will Saffy be able to save Mandoreum before it’s too late?
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My latest collection of short stories, The Storm, is now available in paperback and on kindle. You can order the book as follows:
Here’s a little bit about it:
There’s a clash of thunder and the brilliance of lightning. Huge waves gain momentum, slopping over the side of the boat, threatening to pull Carrie down into the murky depths. Will the storm win or will she make it to shore safely?
A computer hacker finds himself in trouble. Is it too late to change his ways?
It’s the long summer holidays and for one girl, it’s going to be a summer she’ll never forget.
A teenager is trapped. Can he free himself from his dark prison?
The Storm and Other Short Stories is Esther Chilton’s third collection of prize-winning stories, following on from the success of The Siege and A Walk in the Woods.
Some stories will surprise, others will melt your heart and bring a tear, and they’ll also be tales to leave you with a smile.
So grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and relax, and delve into this enchanting mixture of stories.
A Walk In The Woods and other short stories brings you 20 entertaining short stories. Many have won prizes, while other stories are completely new. Here’s a taster of what you’ll find inside:
An autumnal stroll through the woods, colourful leaves crunching underfoot, the air fresh on the face, laughter and lightness portraying a happy mother and daughter scene. But something isn’t right…
A young boy who thought he knew his parents finds out that he doesn’t know them at all.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to die and then to look down upon yourself?
These are just a few of the scenes and scenarios found in A Walk In The Woods and other short stories. There are stories to make you smile, tales to bring a tear and stories to shock as well as delight.
A Walk In The Woods and other short stories is available in ebook and paperback formats:
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Publication Guaranteed (Well, Almost!) is the first book in my A Helping Hand For Writers series:
Fed up with rejection after rejection?
Not sure how to target the right market, or what to write about?
I’ll take you through the necessary steps to gain publication whether you’re just starting out or have been writing for a while.
Topics include writing:
- Readers’ letters
- Fillers
- Articles
- Short stories
- For competitions
You’ll find information on market research, how to set your work out and send it, as well as lots of useful tips, examples and writing exercises to give you ideas and build on your writing skills with the aim of publishing your work.
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The second book in my A Helping Hand For Writers series is all about short story writing:
Short Story Focus
Do you enjoy writing short stories but feel you’re not getting it quite right? Perhaps your opening lacks that necessary spark, or it’s the middle that sags. It might be that you’re not sure how to bring your tale to a satisfying close, or you may be struggling with a range of issues.
Writers Bureau tutor, editor and freelance writer Esther Chilton teaches you all the ins and outs of short story writing in her second workbook.
These include:
- Hooking your reader at the start
- Ensuring your characters leap from the page
- Which viewpoint and tense to use
- The art of using dialogue
- The importance of tension and obstacles
- How to ‘show, not tell’
- Finishing strongly
You’ll find plenty of examples, tips and writing exercises to try.
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The third book in this series is about helping writers craft their novels:
Novel Know-how
So, you’re writing a novel? That’s brilliant. Or perhaps you’ve got a great idea but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you’re halfway through and the storyline’s stuttering, and you don’t know how to pick it up again. Or you might have finished your novel but know that something’s not quite right.
Writers Bureau tutor, editor and freelance writer Esther Chilton will take you through the novel-writing essentials, including the following:
– Structuring your novel
– Developing your characters
– Which viewpoint and tense to use
– How to begin your novel
– Building your story world
– Avoiding a saggy middle
– Leaving the reader satisfied
You’ll be guided through each element, with writing exercises and tips to help you through the process.
Esther Chilton 