books

  • I met the very talented crime writer Clare Mackintosh at a book event in the summer. I found it fascinating to hear about her time as a police officer before she became a full-time writer. She also talked about her latest book, A Game of Lies. I was completely hooked at the premise and couldn’t…

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  • Book News

    Well, I had hoped to be bringing you news that my writing workbooks had been published. Unfortunately, there have been a few hiccups and so it’s going to take a bit longer. But I did get to meet my publishers and also see the covers in person. As they say, patience is a virtue!

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  • I’ve been meaning to share some exciting book news on my blog, but things have been a bit busy recently. Anyway, the wonderful SpellBound Books Ltd have given me a four-book publication deal for my how-to guides on writing. They’re republishing Short Story Focus and Publication Guaranteed (well, almost!), and my new book Novel Know-how…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    Happy Friday! I’m delighted to welcome an author many of you know well to my guest writer slot this week. Darlene Foster has written the highly entertaining Amanda Travels series and her 10th book Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones will be released on June 1st. Each story is stand alone and you don’t have…

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  • Writing Prompts

    This week’s writing prompt is: BOOKS What does that word mean to you? The joy of reading? A favourite book? The smell and feel of a new book as you turn the first page? Perhaps it’s writing your own book. Or going to book events. You don’t have to share your work, but I always…

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  • I’ve done it – finished the final round of editing of my latest how-to book, Novel Know-how. Phew! In honour of this tremendous feat (it really is, as everyone who’s written a book knows!), I’m reducing the ebook price of my first how-to book, Publication Guaranteed (well, almost!) to 99p over the weekend. So click…

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  • I’ve been fortunate to meet T M Logan a few times now, at various book events. Not only is he a really nice guy, he writes the most twisty-turny psychological thrillers. I recently attended the book launch for his latest novel, The Dream Home. And I have to say I think it’s his best one…

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  • Welcome to Book News — my Friday book slot. If any of you would like me to give your books a plug, please get in touch with your blurb, author bio, a photograph of the book, links and anything else you’d like to add. Here’s the email address to send your details to: estherchilton@gmail.com This…

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  • Welcome to Book News — my Friday book slot. If any of you would like me to give your books a plug, please get in touch with your blurb, author bio, a photograph of the book, links and anything else you’d like to add. Here’s the address to send it to: estherchilton@gmail.com This week, it…

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  • Welcome to Book News — my Friday book slot. If any of you would like me to give your books a plug, please get in touch with your blurb, author bio, a photograph of the book, links and anything else you’d like to add. Here’s the address to send it to: estherchilton@gmail.com I’m delighted to…

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