Lelita Baldock's Blog

From Fact to Fiction: how to plan, plot and publish your Historical Fiction novel.

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I am through to round two in the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge 2023.
Not only that - my entry came top in my group.
Here's the entry (language warning)

The first in my new series of posts where I delve into the most interesting facts and information I come across while researching my novels.First up: Cornwall!

As the days shorten and the winds cool, the leaves shift-colour and the clouds gather, a new season is upon us.
A time of change, a time of preparation.
For my garden a time of harvest and planning - gathering the last of the summer fruits, and planting the new seedlings for the coming winter. Inspired by this time of adjustment, I wrote this short story. I hope you enjoy.

Finalist in the Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Awards 2022 and GOLD for the cover!

And a give away you don't want to miss!

I joined forces with other local authors to run a book signing event at local independent bookstore Lionsheart.
It was my first book signing - and I sold ALL my novels! Oh, and met the Mayor!

Fresh from the release of Another Round, the thrilling sequel to his debut novel Presidential Spirits, Dan Coonan drops by to talk all things writing and following his passion!

Looking to grow your reader base through social media? Hoping to catch the eye of a literary agent? Want to connect with readers and generate sales?Here are some tips for using social media to find success as an author.