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Friday Book Giveaway! Appleby Farm by Cathy Bramley

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.We’ve been banging on about this lovely little book all week, so here’s your chance to win a copy of Appleby Farm by Cathy Bramley (you might want to try your luck at winning an accompanying afternoon tea hamper, too). Freya … [Read more...] about Friday Book Giveaway! Appleby Farm by Cathy Bramley

The Book You Write Ultimately Determines Your Success as an Author

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Despite all the hype around marketing your books, ultimately what determines whether you will make it as an author is the book you write. These are the sentiments of writer and columnist Russell Smith who has shared six pieces of advice to help writers get a book written and published, in an article for The Globe and Mail. Below are some of Russell’s words from his … [Read more...] about The Book You Write Ultimately Determines Your Success as an Author

5 Tips for Writing a Glittering Urban Fantasy Story

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Urban fantasy is a genre that might be a little difficult to define. First of all, in an urban fantasy story, you have the mix of the urban and the fantasy. This means that you have to bring fantastical elements, mythical beasts and magic into the real world that you see outside your window. So, what will make an urban fantasy novel stand out with its glitter and catch every … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing a Glittering Urban Fantasy Story

With a Friend Like You by Fanny Blake – Extract and Giveaway

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. With a Friend Like You by Fanny Blake is out in paperback today. If you haven’t read the book, which our reviewer Susan said is “a realistic glimpse into the drama of family life”, we have an exclusive extract for you to try, and … [Read more...] about With a Friend Like You by Fanny Blake – Extract and Giveaway