books
-
Heather Beveridge was a guest on my blog a few weeks ago with Mutate, the first book in a trilogy, which she wrote under the pen name of Hetty Waite. If you missed it, you can read it here. I’ve just finished the book and wanted to share my review with you. Here is the…
-
My guest for this spot this week is the wonderful crime writer Val Penny, who writes the DI Hunter Wilson and DS Jane Renwick series. I first met Val at Swanwick Writers’ Summer School and she’s become a good friend and has been immensely supportive of my writing. As Christmas is coming, it’s only fitting…
-
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…
-
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!
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…