I received a communication regarding my novel ‘The War Wolf’ and, in particular, my use of the word Viking. It seems that there is evidence that suggests the term is actually a verb and not a collective noun. Apparently to viking was to go on an expedition. Now ignorance of early medieval languages is pretty … Continue reading To Viking or not to Viking?
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The Value of Honest Criticism
I have this intention in my writing life, when I encounter the work of another independent author I look to offer them a review of their opus. Reviews are useful for lots of reasons; people do actually read them on marketplaces like Amazon. They help get potential readers to at least glance at the book … Continue reading The Value of Honest Criticism
A good story set against an interesting historical background
A review of 'The Northumbrian Saga' by AH Gray.Aethelwin is the neice of King Osbert of Northumbria and a dedicated supporter of both him and her family, ‘The Peace Weaver’, the first part of this saga, is set against the turbulent times of the 9th century AD when Britain was overwhelmed by Danish and Norwegian … Continue reading A good story set against an interesting historical background
The War Wolf – the first in-depth review of my novel
It is very rewarding when your work attracts this kind of attention. "This eight week period in our country's history has fascinated me for many years as, not only is it, arguably, the most important series of events in the shaping of this nation ever to occur, but because these events are understood, or even … Continue reading The War Wolf – the first in-depth review of my novel
I’ve had no time for socialising
I have been very busy lately on a number of projects and also with having to earn a living as my book still has not sold in the quantities necessary for me to live in the lifestyle that I want to become accustomed to! One thing that I decided to do was develop a website … Continue reading I’ve had no time for socialising
Can writing make you Schizophrenic?
I started a project in historical fiction and it went very well, so well that I started thinking of other subjects even though I had not completed the first project (it’s a trilogy and I am working on the second novel). I am contemplative by nature so this is not a problem, my mind occupies … Continue reading Can writing make you Schizophrenic?
In the Shadow of a Darker Project
I am writing a trilogy of historical fiction novels concerning 1066 but I find my mind turning to something much darker. It seems that everyone expects me to continue in historical fiction after I finish my third novel but this project that currently exists only in my mind would be very difficult to squeeze into … Continue reading In the Shadow of a Darker Project
Insertions do not have to be painful!
I suppose it depends what type of writer you are, whether you are a planner who gets everything sorted well before the creative writing starts or if you are more like me, someone who prefers to get the heart of the story onto the page and then go back and sort things out a bit? There … Continue reading Insertions do not have to be painful!
Getting potential readers to notice you
I find myself in that void between publishing your work and seeing a response. It is a strange place, kind of like I imagine the doldrums to be. The initial excitement of my book entering the big bad world was maintained by the good friends and supportive family members who bought a copy of course, … Continue reading Getting potential readers to notice you
Holding your first novel in your hands
Today I started reading the proof copy of my book The War Wolf from CreateSpace. I have to admit that it was pretty exciting to be holding an actual printed copy of my book! It looks fantastic, but then I would say that; I wrote it! Joking aside it was a very special moment, even though … Continue reading Holding your first novel in your hands
Peter C Whitaker 