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New for July: I Stopped Time is sporting a new outfit

To celebrate the launch of new ‘bookshop’ editions of my novels (coming soon), I decided that it was time for a makeover. I Stopped Time has always been my best-selling novel, but I went from the decision to publish to publication within the space of ten days. (Not something I would recommend to anyone –…
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Virtual Book Club: Clare Flynn

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Clare Flynn to Virtual Book Club, a series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, you’ll have the opportunity to post your questions at the end. Clare lives in West London, where she juggles novel writing with running a…
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Virtual Book Club: Meet author Amy Lynch

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Amy Lynch to Virtual Book Club, a series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, you’ll have the opportunity to post your questions at the end. Amy is an Irish author of humorous romantic women’s fiction, but not…
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Virtual Book Club: Lorraine Devon Wilke

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Lorraine Devon Wilke to Virtual Book Club, a series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, you’ll have the opportunity to post your questions at the end. Lorraine Devon Wilke – writer, photographer, singer and songwriter – started…
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Virtual Book Club: Meet Philippa Rees

Today I’m delighted to welcome Philippa Rees to Virtual Book Club, a series in which I put questions to authors. If you get to the end and there’s anything else you’d like to know, please feel free to post your questions. Philippa was born in South Africa and fatherless and by the age of two,…
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Virtual Book Club: Meet the author, Betsy Talbot

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Betsy Talbot to Virtual Book Club, a series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, you’ll have the opportunity to post your questions at the end. Betsy Talbot is a 40-something traveller and author. When she’s not travelling…
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Virtual Book Club: Alison Morton talks about her new release, Aurelia

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Alison Morton back to my blog. This time she’s appearing on Virtual Book Club, a series in which I put questions to authors about their latest releases. If there’s anything you would like to know, you’ll have the opportunity at the end. Even before she pulled on her first set…
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Think You’re Ready to Self-publish Your First Book? Stop and Read This.

When I go out and speak to writers on the subject of self-publishing, I am often asked if there is a quick and easy guide that covers every aspect of the process. Jessica Bell has just supplied me with an answer. Jessica is an Australian novelist, poet, and singer/songwriter/guitarist who lives in Athens, Greece. In…
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Guest Blog: Walking and Writing by Lucienne Boyce

Today I’m delighted to welcome Lucienne Boyce back to my blog. In fact, in a moment I’ll be handing over the reins to her. As a keen walker, I was interested when she offered to write a piece about how walking influences and aids the writing process. Lucienne writes historical fiction and non-fiction. She has…
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A Day in the Life: Meet author Debbie Young

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Debbie Young to A Day in the Life, a series in which I put questions to authors about their writing lives. Debbie is perhaps best known for her role within the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). She is Commissioning Editor of their self-publishing advice blog, and the co-author, with Dan…
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