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Debbie Young

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in Sidcup, The United Kingdom
January 18

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Hello dear readers!

I hope you will enjoy my warm, witty, feel-good contemporary fiction, full of English humour and heart, inspired by life in the Cotswold village which has been my home for over 30 years. I have three series of cozy mystery novels, a new standalone mystery, plus various short fiction, and I've written a couple of non-fiction books too.

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My latest book is "Death at the Village Garden Party", launched on 31st July 2026. This is the fourth cosy mystery novel In my Cotswold Curiosity Shop series, which begins with "Death at the Old Curiosity Shop", moving from the city to the lively Cotswold village of Little Pride, Alice Carroll (50) discovers that nothing is quite what it seems in her new business enterprise. Each nove
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Debbie Young I don't really believe in writer's block. If you think you've got it, just write any old rubbish to keep that pen flowing or that keyboard rattling. Y…moreI don't really believe in writer's block. If you think you've got it, just write any old rubbish to keep that pen flowing or that keyboard rattling. You can always go back and edit it later, or chop it out altogether, and you'll soon find yourself back on track. (less)
Debbie Young Don't forget to write! Set aside a fixed amount of time to write each day and protect it from other activities. Don't wait for inspiration to strike -…moreDon't forget to write! Set aside a fixed amount of time to write each day and protect it from other activities. Don't wait for inspiration to strike - just get writing! Soon you'll be writing faster and more easily, and you'll build up a good body of raw material to edit and turn into books. (less)
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Despite my best intentions, I haven’t had much time for blogging lately – so this week, I’m going to cheat slightly and repost an article that I’ve written for Jericho Writers!

As you may know, as well as writing my novels for Boldwood Books and self-publishing short fiction, I teach an online course called Simply Self Publish for the global writers’ group Jericho Writers. This course runs twi

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“My dear Sophie, whatever you do, live a life worth writing down. Then write it down. Ever with you, Auntie May”.”
― Debbie Young, Best Murder in Show

“Are you any good at baking cakes? Preserves? Chutneys? Wines?” I felt inadequate. “No, not at all. To recognise my level of skill in the kitchen, they’d have to have a category for toast.”
― Debbie Young, Best Murder in Show

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