Category Archives: Books

Take two…the accidental blogger

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Why do you blog?” “Why did you start blogging?” Those are questions frequently asked; they cropped up a good few times at the Bloggers Bash recently and are often asked in interviews. For me the answers are simple… I started … Continue reading →

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Mutt’s Musings, or why he needs a lead?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The Mutt is trying to organise a blog tour for his two-legs’ new book, ‘My Father and other Liars’ which is released tomorrow…if anyone feels like extending a friendly paw…? Much love, Ani xxx

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Why writing fiction really matters

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Insert!” He extended his foot… “You sound like a Borg.” … and wriggled his toes into the sock. “That would make me a cyborg.” He paused. I could see the wheels turning. “That’s it…my recovery… the screwdriver must have damaged … Continue reading →

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The 777 Writer’s Challenge

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ali Isaac offered a sneaky peek at her work in progress, The Cinderella Shoes, on her blog today, after being tagged by Kev of Great Indie Authors in the 777 Writer’s Challenge. The rules are simple… go to the 7th … Continue reading →

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Doomsday: Scions of Albion – a new book, now available

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Sue Vincent

 …“We weren’t imagining the highland cattle,” I say as we approach the moor in the Silver Bullet. “I never thought we were imagining them.” “But you know what I mean don’t you? Time seems somehow less stable when you encounter … Continue reading →

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Quoted words…III

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Melinda included me in the three quote challenge, to post a quote every day for three days. This is the third and final day and, as Stuart and I are in the process of publishing ‘Scions of Albion’, I thought … Continue reading →

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Quoted words…II

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

…On gaining the Ridgeway, I make Wen laugh by starting to talk about ley-lines. According to Alfred Watkins, the Ridgeway is not itself a ley, but is crossed a countless number of times by them along the whole of its … Continue reading →

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Tagged! 777 writing challenge

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Illustrator, graphic designer and writer, Michelle Rene Goodhew tagged me in the 777 Writing Challenge. ‘The 777 challenge requires you go to Page 7 of your work-in-progress, scroll down to Line 7 and share the next 7 sentences in a … Continue reading →

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Indie Success –10 things that really matter

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

There are a lot of articles and reports out there giving various and often conflicting figures about the Indie book market. All seem to agree, however, that the percentage of Indie writers and publishers is huge and growing. You only … Continue reading →

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The PA and the High Court Judge

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

No, that isn’t the title of some sleazy, top-shelf novel, but a signal victory for the Publishers Association as the High Court upholds their application and grants a blocking order requiring the major UK internet service providers to prevent access … Continue reading →

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