To celebrate just TWO weeks until my debut novel The Second Love Of My Life is published in the UK, I have made a video of me reading an exclusive extract! I hope you all enjoy! http://youtu.be/HEBWp_cZBVk Victoria xoxo
Category: Writing
It’s not mine, it’s yours
The journey of a book is an interesting one. It begins with just a writer and an idea. The start is a solitary one. You write your story alone never really knowing how it will end, whatever stage of your career you're at. But as time moves on, other people join the journey. Your critique… Continue reading It’s not mine, it’s yours
Journey to Publication (part 6)
There is just THREE weeks until the official publication date of 7 April. The Second Love Of My Life is almost here!!! I received a box of author copies last week. Look how gorgeous they are: To mark the countdown to release day, I have set up a YouTube channel. I've often been asked on… Continue reading Journey to Publication (part 6)
Cover Refresh
I'm so excited to share the refreshed cover for The Second Love Of My Life! The cover is so gorgeous and is now topped off with a wonderful recommendation from author Giovanna Fletcher. There is just over a month to go until the official publication date of 7th April! You can pre-order already… Continue reading Cover Refresh
Journey to publication (part 5)
It's all starting to get rather exciting! The short story prequel to the novel The Summer I Met You was released two weeks ago and I've been thrilled with the response it's had! There have been some lovely reviews already (I've linked to a few on the TSIMY page so please have a read) and… Continue reading Journey to publication (part 5)
Journey to Publication (part 2)
Since we last caught up with my journey I have been working on copy edits for my novel The Second Love Of My Life. I've just sent them back to my publisher Headline. The edits pretty much focused on grammar mistakes, spelling, repetition of words and making sure each sentence flowed correctly with commas and… Continue reading Journey to Publication (part 2)
I AM A WRITER
I saw this quote online and I just loved it instantly. I remember how hard it was to start telling people that I was writer who was writing a novel and who wanted to have it published one day. I remember the fear that came with declaring myself to people I know and then people… Continue reading I AM A WRITER
A novel setting
One of the most important parts to any novel is its setting - when and where does your story take place? Location can become a character in your novel, it can add drama or romance or stillness to a scene, it gives your characters a place to be and can create plot points as well… Continue reading A novel setting
Journey to Publication (part 1)
My debut novel The Second Love Of My Life will be published in April 2016. I think people who have no experience of publishing can't believe it takes so long from signing a book deal to the book arriving on shelves so I thought I would do a series of posts to explain the journey, and… Continue reading Journey to Publication (part 1)
The Second Love Of My Life
I'm so excited to announce that my debut novel THE SECOND LOVE OF MY LIFE will be published by Headline in April 2016! It's great to finally be able to share the news with you guys, I've been sitting on it for a while now as we came up with the perfect title for the novel… Continue reading The Second Love Of My Life
Victoria Walters 