Novels demand more than ideas—they require structure, persistence, and the discipline to see a story through. These posts explore the full landscape of long-form storytelling: writing, publishing, marketing, and the realities of bringing a novel to readers, whether examining others’ work or my own.
Apply the word ‘photographer’ to writing fiction, and many listeners think of ‘war’ right away. If you’re over sixty, you’ll have more than a ninety per cent chance of thinking war correspondent. I say this because my first test readers assumed the same. They were surprised (or disappointed) to find out that my story had
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Cheaters know what I’m talking about. Good secrets stay hidden inside these tiny, inoffensive bits of technology. The best secrets hide within the second SIM. The trick to cheating right is to hide that card without it being found, ever. Linda is a seasoned cheater. She hides hers in the fold of her car seat
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Felicity Snow is effortless grace wrapped in power. She doesn’t just enter a room; she calibrates it—light, gaze, and mood bending around her composure. A doctor, hostess, and queen skipper of the super-catamaran Mon Homme, she is the character who proves that glamour is never merely decoration; it is a strategic move. Dr Felicity Snow
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Sam is a highly trustworthy, dependable woman, personable and tidy. She’s a loyal friend, supportive sister and model daughter to her parents. Her work ethic is focused and flawless. She is also asexual but doesn’t know it. Samantha Felding. Samantha remembers names, birthdays and anniversaries without prompting. She reads the obituaries just in case someone
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The reviewer expresses disappointment with the portrayal of Maxine, a plus-sized character, feeling it promotes outdated stereotypes, contrasting her with the successful, thin Julie-Anne. They also note punctuation issues in the text. The author acknowledges the concerns, emphasizing their intention for diverse representation and suggesting the review may be premature.
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Kurdaitcha has existed since the dawn of the Dreamtime. The only evidence it leaves behind is bodies. Kurdaitcha is Australia’s mystical and ancient ritual executioner. This tale of an Outback serial killer will come alive again in a new, contemporary narrative. Sixty thousand years ago, Australia’s indigenous population was tiny, but the land they occupied
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Her river meanders around the suburbs of Brisbane City a thousand times before the water reaches the open waters of Moreton Bay. Geologists say this is the reason Brisbane may be presiding over the oldest river in the world. I don’t care how old her river is. I love my hometown girl, Brisbane, despite her
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Every so often, the world of indie publishing produces something readers love: a large ebook sale. These promotions gather thousands of titles from independent authors and make them available at discounted prices for a limited time. Some books drop by 25%, others by 50% or 75%, and occasionally the first book in a series becomes
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Do they actually stop at the time of death? If not, then why do I want to believe it’s true? The familiar clue belongs to old murder fiction, not reality. A watch may freeze during a fatal crash or struggle only because impact damages its mechanism. Yet readers still accept the impossible because the mind
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Michael Forman, a writer residing in Mandurah, Western Australia, dismisses rumors of him hiding despite the dark themes in his stories. He emphasizes his connection to the vibrant coastal town, enjoying the balance between light and his writing. Forman aims to engage readers through his imaginative tales, stating he’s easily accessible.
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