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May 22, 20213 min read

The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

I had enjoyed Stuart Turton's debut novel, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and was excited when I heard he had another book out. My...

Jan 6, 20214 min read

A Visit to Mende by Angela Wren

Hi, Val. Thanks for inviting me onto your blog today. It is always a pleasure to host you, Angela. Thank you for your time. Now over to...

Dec 28, 20204 min read

My Writing Journey by Karla Forbes

The dream. I had an idea for a book, wrote it down whilst munching on a sandwich and watching television, sent it off to a publisher,...

Nov 29, 20202 min read

DS Jane Renwick's Series

Detective Sergeant Jane Renwick is one of the main female characters in my Edinburgh Crime series of novels. It is, therefore fitting...

Nov 14, 20202 min read

Themes of a Novel

I have recently read several inexperienced writers discussing the themes of their works. One suggested their themes always put their...

Nov 9, 20192 min read

Slang Names for Police Officers

Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is the main protagonist of my debut crime novel 'Hunter's Chase' that is to be published by Crooked Cat...

Jul 17, 20171 min read

Two-year struggle culminates in success - guest author Karin Bachmann

This article by the Swiss children's author, Karin Bachmann, first appeared in the Swanwick Standard free newspaper issued at Swanwick...

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