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Meeting Rachel Caine – 12 May 2013


Posted on May 26, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Meeting Rachel Caine – 12 May 2013

Okay, so this post is a little late (well, only two weeks!), but I've been rather busy with working on the second Spirit Of Fire book, the fifth Mad On…[...]

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Writing Update April 2013


Posted on April 19, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Writing Update April 2013

Well, recently, I haven't done as much writing as I would have liked to. I've just seemed to be really busy all the time... But, I have been ploughing through…[...]

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Want To Know More About Me? Cheryl Headford, Rivka Spicer and Skelat.com Have Interviewed Me


Posted on April 19, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Want To Know More About Me? Cheryl Headford, Rivka Spicer and Skelat.com Have Interviewed Me

So, just a quick post to point you towards the interviews that my twitter-friends, Cheryl Headford and Rivka Spicer, have done with me, and the interview by Skelat.com I love…[...]

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‘You Are My Sunshine’ Award


Posted on April 19, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on ‘You Are My Sunshine’ Award

So, I was nominated for this award by my good twitter-friend, Cassandra Janey. :) Thanks! (I've never actually done one of these before!) You Are My Sunshine Award The rules…[...]

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Martha Bourke on Her Upcoming Adult Series: The New Breed Novels


Posted on April 5, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Martha Bourke on Her Upcoming Adult Series: The New Breed Novels

Further to my last interview with Martha Bourke, I have interviewed this lovely lady again, this time getting all the details on her upcoming adult series, The New Breed Novels.…[...]

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Author Interview With Cassandra Janey


Posted on April 5, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Cassandra Janey

Today we have an interview with the author Cassandra Janey! So, what exactly do you write? Excellent question. Mainly, I write romance. Specifically, it actually varies. Right now, my main…[...]

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New Release: Cynthia Woolf’s ‘Heiress Bride’ is out now! Plus a Mini Interview and Excerpt!


Posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 11 Comments on New Release: Cynthia Woolf’s ‘Heiress Bride’ is out now! Plus a Mini Interview and Excerpt!

So, today I'm lucky enough to do a post all about Cynthia Woolf's latest release: book two in the Matchmaker & Co series, Heiress Bride. And, not only can I…[...]

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Cover Reveal: the New Look Covers for Rayne Hall’s Six Scary Tales Volumes


Posted on March 29, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Cover Reveal: the New Look Covers for Rayne Hall’s Six Scary Tales Volumes

Today, I am delighted to do a cover reveal for the fantasy and horror fiction writer, Rayne Hall. With the release of the fourth Six Scary Tales volume, Rayne's decided…[...]

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Goldfish As Pets: The Secret Life Of Goldfish (Mad On Animals #4)


Posted on March 3, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Goldfish As Pets: The Secret Life Of Goldfish (Mad On Animals #4)

'Goldfish As Pets: The Secret Life Of Goldfish' is the fourth title in the Mad On Animals series by M.J.A. Dyer. The Official Amazon Kindle description: Goldfish are one of…[...]

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Guest Post: What A Character by K. L. Schwengel


Posted on February 22, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 2 Comments on Guest Post: What A Character by K. L. Schwengel

Today, we have a guest post by K. L. Schwengel, as part of her First Of Her Kind Blog Tour. WHAT A CHARACTER Plot can drive a story, but without…[...]

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Marie Fostino’s ‘The Silver Locket’ to be Available in Paperback – 22 Feb 2013!


Posted on February 19, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Marie Fostino’s ‘The Silver Locket’ to be Available in Paperback – 22 Feb 2013!

New Release Alert! Marie Fostino's novel, 'The Silver Locket', will be available to buy in paperback from the 22 feb 2013 (that's this Friday) onwards. If you haven't already read…[...]

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Review: ‘Writing Scary Scenes’ by Rayne Hall


Posted on February 18, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Review: ‘Writing Scary Scenes’ by Rayne Hall

Rayne Hall kindly sent me a free copy of this ebook, in exchange for an honest review. I read this guide alongside editing one of my own novels, and found…[...]

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Romancing The Otherworldly Valentine Event, Giveaway and Featured Author: EJ Wesley


Posted on February 13, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 1 Comment on Romancing The Otherworldly Valentine Event, Giveaway and Featured Author: EJ Wesley

Welcome to this 'stop; on the Romancing the Otherworldly Valentine event--it's a good one, even if I do say so myself. Firstly, we'll start by taking a look at our…[...]

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Author Interview With K. L. Schwengel


Posted on February 8, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 4 Comments on Author Interview With K. L. Schwengel

Today we have an interview with K. L. Schwengel, author of 'First Of Her Kind'. What exactly  do you write? (Fiction? Genre? Novel? Short story? Series? Technical or nonfiction? Articles?…[...]

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Author Interview With Rivka Spicer


Posted on January 11, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Rivka Spicer

Today, we have an interview with Rivka Spicer. All her books can be bought here on Amazon. So, what exactly do you write? I actually write a mixture of things!…[...]

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Author Interview With L.A. Weatherly


Posted on January 11, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With L.A. Weatherly

Today, we have an interview with the bestselling author, L.A. Weatherly. Her novel 'Angel' (which is the first title in her Angel trilogy) is absolutely one of my favourite books…[...]

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Review: ‘Sometimes Love Hurts’ by Marie Fostino


Posted on January 3, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Review: ‘Sometimes Love Hurts’ by Marie Fostino

Sometimes Love Hurts is the latest novel by Marie Fostino, which she kindly gave to me in exchange for a review. Now, I felt rather excited to start reading this…[...]

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Word Count Graph of Draft 1 of Forbidden Embrace (Forbidden #2)


Posted on January 2, 2013 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Word Count Graph of Draft 1 of Forbidden Embrace (Forbidden #2)

So, today, I finished the first draft of Forbidden Embrace, the second Forbidden book. The total word count was just over 73,000, and I'd thought I'd share my word count…[...]

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At What Age Does A Writer Become A Writer?


Posted on December 30, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on At What Age Does A Writer Become A Writer?

Good question. And quite a tricky one too. For as long as I can remember, the ambition to be a successful writer has always been within me--even if it was…[...]

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Talk About An Adrenaline Rush!


Posted on December 27, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Talk About An Adrenaline Rush!

For Christmas I was given a nice pair of Inline Skaters (Rollerblade Women's Spark Pro, to be precise) and I was desperate to try them out outside, so, today, I…[...]

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It’s The Final Of ‘Blogger Of The Year 2013’!


Posted on December 27, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on It’s The Final Of ‘Blogger Of The Year 2013’!

Yes, you read the title of this post correctly; it's the final of the 'Blogger of the Year 2013' award, and I'm still one of the contestants! So, a huge,…[...]

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Blogger Of The Year 2013 and other news!


Posted on December 19, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Blogger Of The Year 2013 and other news!

So, the other day, I found out that I've been nominated for Blogger Of The Year 2013! It was quite a surprise as I didn't know that anyone had nominated…[...]

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Rabbits As Pets (Mad On Animals #3)


Posted on December 19, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Rabbits As Pets (Mad On Animals #3)

'Rabbits As Pets' is the third title in the Mad On Animals series of animal-care books by M.J.A. Dyer. Amazon Kindle Official description: Rabbits are such beautiful, fascinating animals that…[...]

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Have You Read Any Of The ‘Mad On Animals’ Series yet?


Posted on December 15, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Have You Read Any Of The ‘Mad On Animals’ Series yet?

[caption id="attachment_654" align="alignleft" width="212"] Guinea Pigs As Pets (#1)[/caption] As I'm sure you know, the Mad On Animals series is my non-fiction collection of books about animals--hence the series title.…[...]

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Writing Update – December 2012


Posted on December 12, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Writing Update – December 2012

So, these last few months I haven't updated this site anywhere near as much as I would have liked to. And that's because I've been crazily busy. In November I…[...]

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Author Interview With Nicky Peacock


Posted on December 10, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Nicky Peacock

Interview With Nicky Peacock: So, what exactly do you write? I write both adult and YA horror and paranormal romance. Short Stories for anthologies, novellas, and novels.   How would…[...]

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NaNoWriMo 2012: Day 24 – Draft 1 Completed!


Posted on November 24, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on NaNoWriMo 2012: Day 24 – Draft 1 Completed!

Yes, that's right. It's day 24, and I have completed the first draft of my NaNoWriMo 2012 novel, Forbidden Hearts. It's wordcount is at 71,249 words-so, on the short side…[...]

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NaNoWriMo 2012: Day 14 – I DID IT!


Posted on November 14, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on NaNoWriMo 2012: Day 14 – I DID IT!

Look everyone! I've done it! I have written over 50k for NaNoWriMo--and just in two weeks too! Okay, so I'm crazily tired, so this is just a quick post. But,…[...]

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NaNoWriMo 2012 – Day 11


Posted on November 11, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on NaNoWriMo 2012 – Day 11

Okay, so I haven't been keeping you as updated as I should have. Having just finished my morning session of writing for today, my word count is going well. Already…[...]

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NaNoWriMo 2012 – Day 1


Posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on NaNoWriMo 2012 – Day 1

So, yes, I've decided to participate in NaNoWriMo (National November Writing Month) this year, and day 1 is going pretty well. Already, I've hit the daily target, so that's pretty…[...]

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Review: Heart Search: Lost by Carlie M. A. Cullen


Posted on October 26, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 1 Comment on Review: Heart Search: Lost by Carlie M. A. Cullen

Warning: this review contains a few spoilers; I've tried to keep them as small and minor as possible, but I find it hard to write an analytical review that can…[...]

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Editor Interview with Jenn Waterman


Posted on October 21, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Editor Interview with Jenn Waterman

Hello Jenn,  I'm delighted to do this interview with you. Yay!How would you describe yourself in a third person bio? Jenn Waterman is a passionate person about most things in her life,…[...]

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Excerpt from ‘Heart Search: Lost’ by Carlie M. A. Cullen


Posted on October 21, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Excerpt from ‘Heart Search: Lost’ by Carlie M. A. Cullen

Today we have an excerpt provided by Carlie M. A. Cullen from her latest book, Heart Search: Lost. “What are you making doe eyes at him again for?” Dayna sneered,…[...]

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The Importance Of Grammar, Spelling and Formatting


Posted on October 14, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on The Importance Of Grammar, Spelling and Formatting

When I read a book, if I find a lot of grammar errors, spelling mistakes or formatting issues in the opening chapter, then I'm unlikely to read on. There's just…[...]

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Would You Like To Swap Guest Posts?


Posted on October 14, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Would You Like To Swap Guest Posts?

I'm always up for writing guest posts for fellow authors, so perhaps we could exhange them? If you're looking for a guest post for your own site, then let me…[...]

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Guest Post: How to Write a Character Who Could Sink The Titanic by J. Whitman


Posted on October 14, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Guest Post: How to Write a Character Who Could Sink The Titanic by J. Whitman

Ok, so recently, I've been thinking a lot about characterisation and te importance of making a character seem real to the readers. Before I write, I like to know as…[...]

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Guest Post: Characterisation by Carlie M. A. Cullen


Posted on October 14, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 1 Comment on Guest Post: Characterisation by Carlie M. A. Cullen

Today, we have a guest post by author Carlie M. A. Cullen as part of her blog tour for her debut novel, Heart Search: Lost. So, as I got to…[...]

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One MASSIVE Update


Posted on October 12, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on One MASSIVE Update

Yes, I've been thinking about how quiet I've been recently here, and that got me thinking.... I should do a MASSIVE update, because, really, there's a lot of stuff I…[...]

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Author Interview With Carlie M. A. Cullen


Posted on October 12, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Carlie M. A. Cullen

Today, as part of Carlie's blog tour for her Heart Search: Lost blog tour, we have a wonderful interview with the lady herself. Hi Madeline, it’s great to be here…[...]

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Giveaway – Heart Search: Lost by Carlie Cullen


Posted on October 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Giveaway – Heart Search: Lost by Carlie Cullen

So, as I'm taking part in Carlie Cullen's blog tour for her debut novel, Heart Search: Lost, I'm going to be getting a lot of cool things to share with…[...]

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My Writing Schedule


Posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on My Writing Schedule

Like most writers, I try to write every day. But due to other commitments, this isn't always possible. Instead, I have allocated 'extra' times when I have to write. And…[...]

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New Twitter Username


Posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on New Twitter Username

Just a quick post to tell you that my twitter username has changed from @MadelineDyer_ to @MadelineDyerUK. I decided to change to this name as many people forgot the underscore,…[...]

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My Autumn Project: ‘The Rogue Soul’ – Soul-Eaters #1


Posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | 1 Comment on My Autumn Project: ‘The Rogue Soul’ – Soul-Eaters #1

Ok, so my spring and summer projects were finishing drafts 1-5 of Spirit Of Fire, and planning out its sequel, and two new books. I have achieved all of this…[...]

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Author Interview With Marc Nash


Posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Marc Nash

  So, what exactly do you write? I write novels and flash fiction. They are what people would probably describe as literary, in that language is a very important element…[...]

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Author Interview With Alicia Coston


Posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Alicia Coston

So, what exactly do you write? I enjoy writing suspense novels or thrillers. How would you describe yourself in a short third person bio? Alicia Coston is a lady in the…[...]

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Author Interview With Charlotte Stokes


Posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Charlotte Stokes

Today's interview is with one of my twitter friends, writer and reviewer, Charlotte Stokes. How would you describe yourself in a short third person bio? Charlotte is a 16 year…[...]

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Author Interview With Adam Croft


Posted on September 5, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Adam Croft

So, what exactly do you write? Principally, crime fiction. My two main series are the Knight & Culverhouse crime thrillers and the Kempston Hardwick Mysteries. How would you describe yourself…[...]

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Author Interivew With Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar


Posted on September 5, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interivew With Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar

So, what exactly do you write? I’m an indie so that means I can write anything I think readers might be interested in. This includes memoir, both about living in the…[...]

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Author Interview With Stephen Faulds


Posted on September 5, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Stephen Faulds

This interview is with Stephen Faulds, author of 'Ian's Story' and many other titles. So, what exactly do you write? I write fiction in a variety of genres including satirical science…[...]

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Author Interview With Marie Fostino


Posted on September 5, 2012 | Posted on Madeline Dyer | Leave a Comment on Author Interview With Marie Fostino

Today we have an author interview with Marie Fostino. A few weeks ago, Marie gave me a copy of her novel, The Silver Locket, in exchange for a review. The…[...]

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