by VT | Feb 24, 2021 | General interest, writing a novel
Every year, whatever the weather, I go on a snowdrop walk. It is the most memorable winter one, as if there has been a woodland wedding with white confetti scattered willy-nilly under the trees, but they are delicate white petals shimmering like bells stroked by a... by VT | Jun 18, 2020 | General interest, people, reading groups, writing a novel
According to plan is a hope rather than an assurance What is the shape of the future in these foggy times? A book that voyages into untried possibilities may be a timely occurrence in this moment of quiet unknowing. We must keep our distances, wipe all handles, and... by VT | Jun 10, 2020 | General interest, writing a novel
As I had suspected for a long time, my publisher has no permanent office presence – too old-fashioned to expect that! – so they have a phone ‘receptionist’ from a pool, probably working from home for some sort of agency. I remembered that in the early days when I had... by VT | May 27, 2020 | General interest, history, people, writing a novel
My new book is coming out shortly, and I’m delighted to announce that its title is Mastering The Sun In the meantime here are my continuing experiences of publishing In Restoration a few years ago. On my publisher’s website, they promised to approach... by VT | May 21, 2020 | General interest, writing a novel
My new book is coming out shortly and in the meantime here are my continuing experiences of publishing In Restoration a few years ago. Rebecca had morphed into Frances and gave the same formulaic answers to my queries. ‘Should I try a launch in Guildford? A scene in... by VT | May 14, 2020 | General interest, people, writing a novel
My new book is coming out shortly and in the meantime here are my entertaining experiences of publishing In Restoration a few years ago. My brain-child is born and has already departed. Bereft. What will happen? Inevitably thoughts return to the elder sibling and its...
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