I read a review recently of my new novel Coming Home to Glendale Hall and it mentioned the fact the main male character writes a letter explaining his feelings, and they pointed out that this happens in Jane Austen's Persuasion and I wanted to hug the person who wrote it! Because there's a reason why… Continue reading Why there is a letter in all my books
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When your book is published
So, this week my novel Coming Home to Glendale Hall was published! Publication week is always a haze of excitement, nerves, and checking your phone so much you end up RSI! I've been thrilled though with the early positive reviews and the supportive messages I've had on social media, and I'm hoping it moves up… Continue reading When your book is published
Foreword
One month today my next novel will be published. It's my third one and yet the fear and excitement is just as strong. The worry about reviews and sales is already there even though there is absolutely nothing I can do about either. The book is written and all I can do is let it… Continue reading Foreword
New Book Deal!
I'm very excited to announce my new book deal with Hera Books! You will be able to read two new books from me very soon hurrah 👏🏻 Here is the press release from The Bookseller: I can't wait for you all to read Coming Home To Glendale Hall this September! I really enjoyed writing it… Continue reading New Book Deal!
Happy New Year
I can't believe that 2019 has arrived! I'm hoping this year will be a healthier one for sure and a happy one for us all. It's always tricky to make writing resolutions I find as so much in this career depends on publishers and readers but I know one thing that will definitely be happening… Continue reading Happy New Year
Thank you
I made this video to say a huge thank you to the brilliant book bloggers and lovely readers who have given Summer At The Kindness Cafe a five star review! I was also excited to see the book reach the top 100 of the Kindle charts this week so thank you everyone who bought a… Continue reading Thank you
Summer at the Kindness Cafe is now 99p!
Summer at the Kindness Cafe is now just 99p - as ‘cosy and comforting’, and cheaper, than a cup of tea! Download your copy HERE and then please share to spread the word! 💕 Victoria xoxo
Five reasons why your book review is important
Most authors will at some point mention reviews to you. If they are on the ball, they will instantly ask you to write one if you tell them you loved their book. They might tweet asking for reviews or pop a note in the back of their book to ask. Whichever way they do it,… Continue reading Five reasons why your book review is important
How to Create a Fictional Town
I've noticed that a lot of my readers, in their reviews and messages to me, mention the settings of my novels and they wish they were real places. So I thought it would be interesting to talk about how I create the settings of my novels. Littlewood in my new novel is shown on the… Continue reading How to Create a Fictional Town
The Worried Writer Ep#42: Victoria Walters ‘There Was A Lot of Rejection’ — The Worried Writer
My guest today is author and blogger, Victoria Walters. Her debut novel, The Second Love of my Life, saw Victoria labeled an ‘Amazon Rising Star’ and was called ‘Brilliant and superior women’s fiction’ by… 912 more words via The Worried Writer Ep#42: Victoria Walters ‘There Was A Lot of Rejection’ — The Worried Writer