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Siobhan Daiko

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Siobhan Daiko is a British historical fiction author. A lover of all things Italian, she lives in the Veneto region of northern Italy with her husband, a Havanese dog and a Siberian cat. Siobhan was born of English parents in Hong Kong, attended boarding school in Australia, and then moved to the UK — where she taught modern foreign languages in a Welsh high school. She now spends her time writing page-turners and living the dolce vita sweet life near Venice. Her novels are compelling, poignant, and deeply moving, with strong female characters and evocative settings, but always with romance at their heart. You can find more about her books on her website www.siobhandaiko.org
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Siobhan Daiko I set myself a minimum daily word count and don't allow myself to get up from my chair until I have reached it. The best way if I'm stuck writing a sc…moreI set myself a minimum daily word count and don't allow myself to get up from my chair until I have reached it. The best way if I'm stuck writing a scene is to ask myself what my character wants then place an impediment in his/her way.(less)
Siobhan Daiko It is important to link the two so they are as seamless as possible otherwise reader feels jolted. An event in the past leads into the present or vice…moreIt is important to link the two so they are as seamless as possible otherwise reader feels jolted. An event in the past leads into the present or vice versa. I planned the dual time lines separately, but wrote them together, a chapter each, I didn't worry about dividing the word count and just let the story and characters decide.(less)
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Siobhan Daiko Dana wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite. I look forward to reading more of the Courtesan series. :) I am so glad Veronica was set in Renaissance Italy! :) Have a great day and congrats on the release party!"

Thanks, Dana. :-)


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Dana Busenbark Thank you for the friend invite. I look forward to reading more of the Courtesan series. :) I am so glad Veronica was set in Renaissance Italy! :) Have a great day and congrats on the release party!


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Siobhan Daiko Thank you too, Penelope :-)


Penelope Marzec Thanks for your friendship. :-)


Siobhan Daiko Susan wrote: "Hi Siobhan, Thanks for the friend invite. It is so nice to meet you. Your name just happens to be my favorite will one day be in one of my novels."

Lovely to meet you too!


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Susan Griscom Hi Siobhan, Thanks for the friend invite. It is so nice to meet you. Your name just happens to be my favorite will one day be in one of my novels.


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