I'm thrilled to share the first chapter of my new book Random Acts Of Kindness, a novel in four parts, as a pre-Christmas treat for you guys! I would love to hear what you all think, and please do share far and wide! I hope you enjoy ... Victoria xoxo Chapter One The endless green… Continue reading Random Acts Of Kindness Chapter One
Category: Writing
How Do You Choose How To Tell A Story?
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?
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
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!
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
How to Write a Serial
For the first time, this autumn I have been working on a four-part serial called Random Acts Of Kindness. Each part of the story will be released as eBooks, starting on 4 December. This has been a whole new writing experience for me. Ever since I started writing, I have written a complete story from… Continue reading How to Write a Serial
How to get through a crisis of confidence
When people ask me about writing, I think one of the questions I get the most is - how do you keep writing when self-doubt strikes? This happened the other day and I joked that most times I sit at the laptop I have a crisis of confidence but then I thought more seriously about… Continue reading How to get through a crisis of confidence
Random Acts Of Kindness
I am delighted to announce that I have a new book deal! My debut novel The Second Love Of My Life was published last year and it hasn't been an easy journey securing another book deal. I have had some lovely messages from people who enjoyed my debut eager to hear news of my… Continue reading Random Acts Of Kindness
Write to the tap of your own pen
Scrolling through Twitter yesterday I saw a lot of tweets talking about writing every day in response to another article about the subject. I've read so many articles about how you have to write every day. They often say things like "if you want to be a REAL writer, you must write everyday" and make… Continue reading Write to the tap of your own pen
Happy Bookiversary To Me!
My debut novel The Second Love Of My Life was first published here in the UK a year ago today! It was a dream come true to hold the book in my hands and see it on the book shelves. And it still is. I still receive messages from readers who have enjoyed the… Continue reading Happy Bookiversary To Me!