Author Interview With Jeffrey Cook
So, what exactly do you write? At the moment, I'm primarily a steampunk writer. The Dawn of Steam series of books are epistolary format, regency style books of 1800's style…[...]
Author Interview With C. Lloyd Brill
So, what exactly do you write? I write science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories. The short stories I write are usually preludes to full length novels. How would…[...]
Author Interview With Kelly Blanchard
So, what exactly do you write? I write historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction. How would you describe yourself in a short third person bio? Aside from her daily writing…[...]
Win a 20 page critique!
So, I thought it was time for a new giveaway! This month's giveaway is for a 20 page critique of your WIP! Entering is easy, all you have to do…[...]
Author Interview with Vicki E. Case – A Follow-up Interview
Today we have a follow-up interview with Vicki E. Case. The first interview can be found here. How would you describe your writing style? This is a great question…[...]
The Writing Process Blog Tour – 12th May 2014
So, today's stop for the Writers' Blog Tour is all about me! (Well, and a little about Katherine Lampe (who invited me to host the tour this week), Vanessa Wester…[...]
Author Interview with Cheryl Headford – A Follow-up Interview
Today we have a follow-up interview with Cheryl Headford. You can read the first interview here. - So, since our last interview in June 2012, have any changes occured within…[...]
Author Interview With Cynthia Woolf
Following my previous post about Cynthia Woolf's 'Heiress Bride', I was delighted when I got the chance to conduct a full interview with her, this time about her new book,…[...]
Camp NaNoWriMo April 2014
This April, I'm taking part in Camp NaNoWriMo, a challenge that encourages you to write, and meet a word-count goal. I've set my goal as 70,000 (for NaNoWriMo 2012,…[...]
Join Me On Facebook! And the chance to win a 10 page critique of your WIP!
Yep, that's right! I've finally got round to creating an Author's Facebook Page for myself. On this page, I'll be posting regular writing updates, sharing links to useful information (both…[...]
‘A Test Of Time’ – Short Story Collection – Out Now!
Recently released was the new seasonal short stories collection: A Test Of Time. 'A Test of Time' is a Seasonal Short Stories Collection, centering around the theme of Past, Present…[...]
A Test Of Time – Seasonal Short Story Collection
'A Test of Time' is a Seasonal Short Stories Collection, centering around the theme of Past, Present and Future, compiled by Vanessa Wester, including short stories by Vanessa Wester, Britta…[...]
Review: ‘Unbreakable Love’ by Yesenia Vargas
Unbreakable Love by Yesenia Vargas My rating: 4 of 5 stars [this review contains spoilers] The thing I loved best about this book was how the characters (and, in particular,…[...]
Author Interview with Sheana Ochoa
Today, we have an interview with Sheana Ochoa, the author of Stella! Mother of Modern Acting. With the book releasing in April 2014, this interview gives insight into the author's work…[...]
Author Interview With Lisa Polisar
Today, we have an interview with author, Lisa Polisar. So, what exactly do you write? Mystery novels, and short fiction How would you describe yourself in a short third…[...]
September 2013 Writing Update
So, a lot of stuff has been going on in my writing world! Soldier X24K (science fiction/fantasy short story) was published by Yesteryear Fiction on September 18th 2013. We’ve Got…[...]
Pitch Madness: Queries and Further Information (September 2013)
In this Pitch Madness (#PitMad) event, 12 September 2013, I am pitching two of my completed young adult novels: Untamed and Spirit Of Fire. Firstly, I'll tell you about Untamed.…[...]
Review: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (translated by Bernard O’Donoghue)
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Unknown My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I first started reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight I really wasn't sure that…[...]
Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow. So I LOVED this book. It's been ages since I read a good science fiction story, and…[...]
Review: The Land Of Painted Caves (Earth’s Children #6) by Jean M. Auel
[Please note: this is quite an old review of mine--think I wrote it two years ago--that was originally posted on Goodreads. I thought that I'd also post it here on…[...]
Review: Storm Born (Dark Swan #1) by Richelle Mead
Storm Born by Richelle Mead My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved loved LOVED this book! After reading Mead's Vampire Academy series and Bloodlines books, I wanted to get…[...]
Review: Beowulf (A New Verse Translation – Seamus Heaney)
Madeline's rating: 2/5 stars. [Please note: this book was part of my core reading for my degree course, and I thought that I'd write some brief notes on it, in…[...]
Review: The Odyssey of Homer
Madeline's rating: 4/5 stars. [Please note, this is only a quick review, as this was one of the books that I had to read for core reading for my degree…[...]
Author Interview With Graeme Ing
Today, we have an interview with spec-fic author, Graeme Ing: So, what exactly do you write? Hello Madeline. I label myself a spec-fic author. Primarily I write fantasy but that won't stop me…[...]
Untamed: 1st September 2013 Update
I have been doing so many rewrites and edits for my new novel, Untamed, recently; so much so that I'm both crazily excited about it, and getting annoyed with it..…[...]
Excerpt from ‘Something Missing’ by Hazel Robinson
Today, we have an excerpt from Hazel Robinson's upcoming novel, Something Missing. If you haven't already read the interview that I did earlier with Hazel, then go and have a…[...]
Author Interview With Vicki E. Case
Today, we have an interview with Vicki E. Case. So; what exactly do you write? Poetry! I write powerful, emotional, soul-revealing and vividly honest poetry about find love, losing…[...]
Spirit Of Fire: August 2013 Update – Querying (Includes Tips)
Yeah, so I just thought that it's been a long time since I updated you about the status of Spirit Of Fire, the first book in the Spirit Of Fire…[...]
Author Interview With Hazel Robinson
Today, we have an author interview with Hazel Robinson, and check back on August 28th 2013 for an excerpt from Hazel's latest novel. So, what exactly do you write? Well…[...]
Author Interview With Tim Bedford
Today, we have an interview with Tim Bedford, and, I must say, this was one of the interviews that I really loved doing; Tim's answers are just dripping with personality…[...]
Author Interview With Matthew Willis
Today, we have an interview with historical fiction writer, Matthew Willis. So, what exactly do you write? Historical fiction and nonfiction, with occasional incursions into fantasy and SF How would…[...]
Calling All Authors, Agents, Publishers, Editors, Illustrators and Readers: Request an Interview!
Are you an author or editor? An agent or publisher? An illustrator or reader? If so, you've come to the right place, because from here you can request an interview.…[...]
Excerpt: Nine Poems From Stephen Oxlee’s ‘Life And Me’ Poetry Collection
So, today, we have a wonderful excerpt from Stephen Oxlee's poetry collection, 'Life and Me'. And, this is not just any ordinary excerpt; no, this excerpt contains NINE complete poems…[...]
Excerpt from ‘The Paesian Prologues’ by Jae V. Reece
Today, we have an excerpt from Jae V. Reece's upcoming 'The Paesian Prologues'--for release in October on Amazon. If you haven't already read my interview with Jae V. Reece, then…[...]
Extract: ‘Abecedary Incendiary’ from Long Stories Short by Marc Nash
Today, we have an extract from Marc Nash's recent short story collection, Long Stories Short. Well, in fact, this isn't just an extract; here we have the complete flash story,…[...]
Upcoming Short Stories: WE’VE GOT A LIVE ONE and SOLDIER X24K
Two of my short stories, WE'VE GOT A LIVE ONE and SOLDIER X24K, will both be published in September 2013, by Farther Stars Than These Magazine and Yesteryear Fiction, respectively.…[...]
Author Interview With Jae V. Reece
Today, we have an interview with Jae V. Reece, author of the upcoming fantasy novel, The Forest Lone. So, what exactly do you write? I write Young Adult epic fantasies…[...]
Author Interview with Aven Ellis
Today, we have an interview with Aven Ellis, whose book, Connectivity, releases in Octorber 2013. Hi Aven! Nice to meet you! So, what exactly do you write? Humorous Romance,…[...]
Cover Reveal: Unbreakable Love by Yesenia Vargas
Today, I am so excited to share with you the beautiful cover of UNBREAKABLE LOVE, Yesenia Vargas's debut novel. Official description of UNBREAKABLE LOVE, by Yesenia Vargas: Ariana is almost…[...]
Summary Of July 27th 2013 Free Promotions for Mad On Animals eBooks
Yesterday, 27th July, three of the Mad On Animals titles (Guinea Pigs As Pets, Goldfish As Pets: the Secret Life of Goldfish and Giant Land Snails As Pets) were…[...]
I’m a July 2013 Camp Nanowrimo Winner
Yes, I've just validated my word count (74, 506 words), and, because I set my goal at 70,000 words for this event, I'm a winner. Wahoo! Don't know what Camp…[...]
On July 27 2013 get 3 ‘Mad On Animals’ eBooks for FREE!
Yes, tomorrow, July 27th 2013, the following Mad On Animals eBooks will be available on Amazon for FREE. That's right, you don't have to pay a penny for them. But…[...]
Looking For Reviewers For My Nonfiction Animal-Care eBooks!
Yes, I'm looking for reviewers to read and review my animal-care books, and to post the reviews on their own blogs AND the Amazon page for the ebook. If you'd…[...]
Review: ‘Madeline’ by Serena Thomas
Now, I had the pleasure of reviewing the debut novel, 'Madeline', written by one of my twitter friends, Serena Thomas. This is the description of the book, provided by the…[...]
Busy, Busy, Busy – Camp Nanowrimo 2013, FRAGMENTED, OUT OF DARKNESS Anthology, WHEN SHADOWS BITE Short Story Collection and more!
I have had a very busy couple of weeks! You may have heard that I've been taking part in the July Camp Nanowrimo 2013, writing the second UNTAMED novel, called…[...]
Get the OUT OF DARKNESS ebook for FREE, 21 July – 23 July 2013
Yes, you read the tile correctly! From today, Sunday the 21st of July, to the 23rd July 2013 you can get yourself a copy of the second edition of OUT…[...]
Read Madeline Dyer’s ‘The Photograph’ in the ‘Out Of Darkness’, Second Edition, Seasonal Short Story Collection!
Head over to Amazon and take a look at this lovely paperback collection of spooky horror and fantasy stories! (It's available as a Kindle ebook too!) The second edition of…[...]
Out Of Darkness, Second Edition – Seasonal Short Story Collection
'Out Of Darkness' (second edition) is a seasonal short story collection compiled by Vanessa Wester, including short stories, with a spooky nature, from authors such as James Smith, Angela Kelman,…[...]
Camp NaNoWriMo July 2013
This morning, I signed up to participate in the July Camp NaNoWriMo 2013. Now, seeing as I'm currently working on the first novel, Untamed, in my new trilogy, I've decided…[...]
Author Interview with Vanessa Wester
Today, we have an interview with the lovely Vanessa Wester, author of the Evolution trilogy. So, what exactly do you write? Mainly romantic suspense with a paranormal slant aimed…[...]