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Following my presentation to the Suncoast Writers’ Guild, I was interviewed by the local newspaper. Here’s a copy of the article. Boca Grande’s serenity inspires ‘Ring of Lies’ By STEPHEN HARRISON SUN CORRESPONDENT ENGLEWOOD — Novelist Victoria Howard spends only one month a year in Boca Grande, yet manages to make an impact on the […]
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My latest novel, Ring of Lies, will be released in December in both print and ebook formats. When English accountant Daniel Elliott dies in a car accident one rainy night, his widow, Grace, is overcome with grief…and panic. Daniel was controlling and their marriage loveless, but he always took care of the sheltered Grace. Or […]
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From now until the 16th November 2010 Vanilla Heart are offering 50 of their great titles, including their latest release, Passionate Hearts, at just $4.99 each. So if you enjoy reading why not download one now and start reading today?
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In need of some summer reading? Here’s an excerpt from my novel, Three Weeks Last Spring. England April 1999 Skye Dunbar stood by the window, and looked out across the meadow as she waited for the transatlantic phone call to connect. It had been a miserable weekend—dull, wet and cold—cold as the heart that beat […]
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Are you a member of a book or readers club? Then consider signing up for Vanilla Heart’s Book Club VIP Program. VHP Book Club VIP Program Book clubs and their members play an important part in the enjoyment and excitement of reading terrific books. Here at Vanilla Heart Publishing, we appreciate the passion and enthusiasm […]
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I am delighted to annouce that my novel, Three Weeks Last Spring, has been nominated for the 2009 Pushcart Prize. Here’s a copy of the annoucement made by my Publisher: Vanilla Heart Publishing Announces 2009 Pushcart Prize Nominees Vanilla Heart Publishing is pleased to announce our nominations for the 2009. The Pushcart Prize – Best […]
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Thank you to Jill Craven, Reader Development Officer for Barnsley Libraries, and all the members of Dodworth Readers’ Group for making me feel so welcome on Tuesday evening. There’s nothing nicer than talking about books with people who love books too. While I’m no stranger to chatting to people in book stores during signing events, […]
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Each year the Romantic Novelists’ Association presents the Joan Hessayon Award to those members who have come through the Association’s New Writers’ Scheme and have succeeded in having their manuscript published. This year there were seven contenders, myself included. The winner was announced at the Association’s summer party held in London on Wednesday, 13th May. […]
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On my recent appearance on the Rony Robinson Show on BBC Radio Sheffield, we talked about backstory or the infodump, and why telling the reader too much, too soon, should be avoided. What exactly do writers mean when they talk about backstory? Basically, it is filling the reader in on the background of your story, […]
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As all serious writers know a good review not only boosts your self-esteem, its also good for sales! I thought I’d take a break from working on my current manuscript and share the review for my soon-to-be published novel, The House on the Shore. www.apexreviews.net The House On The Shore Victoria Howard ISBN: 9781935407249 Vanilla […]