Once you have an idea for story, the next step is to decide how you're going to tell that story. I've ended up using two very different ways of telling a story for my first two novels. The Second Love Of My Life, which was published last year is written from the first person perspective… Continue reading How Do You Choose How To Tell A Story?
Author: Victoria-writes
A Gorgeous Set Of Covers
My Random Acts Of Kindness series has a full set of lovely looking covers now hurrah! Each cover has a little picture that has a role to play in the story and I just love all the colours. I think the covers really match the cosy, country, up-lifting vibe of the story and hopefully you'll… Continue reading A Gorgeous Set Of Covers
It’s A Kind Life
I can't believe that I haven't watched It's A Wonderful Life before now. I always see it on Best Christmas Movie lists and I thought it was about time I picked up a copy and gave it a whirl. Who doesn't love a festive film? I'm so glad I did. It's A Wonderful Life is… Continue reading It’s A Kind Life
Want to win a FREE eBook?
Well, of course you do!! I'm going to give away a free iBooks download of my new story Random Acts Of Kindness Part One as soon as I reach 200 likes on my Facebook page. To be in with a chance of winning, just hit like over HERE! Victoria xoxo
Random Acts Of Kindness Challenge
To mark publication day for Part One of my Random Acts Of Kindness series, my publishers Simon and Schuster set me a kindness challenge. I hit the streets of London with some goodie bags to try to spread some kindness on a rather gloomy Monday morning. Check out the below video to see how I… Continue reading Random Acts Of Kindness Challenge
It’s Publication Day, Baby!
Well, that came around quickly, didn't it? I don't think any writer ever enters publication day without a mixture of excitement and nerves, and I am no exception. It's always scary to put your work "out there", hoping that readers will enjoy it and like what you've created. It's terrifying to look at your rankings… Continue reading It’s Publication Day, Baby!
Books read in November 2017
Here are the books I read last month: So I managed four novels and one non-fiction book about kindness in November. I have had Carry On my shelf for ages - I've enjoyed all Rainbow Rowell's books and if you've read Fangirl, you'll know that this book is extracted in that. It's basically Harry Potter… Continue reading Books read in November 2017
Book Trailer
I'm so excited to share my first ever book trailer created by the talented team at my publishers Simon and Schuster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvHRF3BpHZo What did you think? Let me know in the comments and any sharing of the video would be much appreciated! I can't believe the book is out in just over a week! Victoria… Continue reading Book Trailer
Cover Reveal
I'm so excited to share the gorgeous cover for part one of my forthcoming Random Acts Of Kindness series with you. I think it perfectly captures the feel of the story and I can't stop looking at it! So ta-da here it is!! ... What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!… Continue reading Cover Reveal
An Act Of Kindness
When I started to write my Random Acts Of Kindness serial, I looked at a lot of Kindness stories online, and each one always warmed my heart but it’s often easier to remember the times when the human race is less kind. When you look back on your day, it’s often the frustrations that stick… Continue reading An Act Of Kindness