Author Archives: Della Galton

A little ‘light’ reading

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Della Galton

Ten Weeks to Target is my latest novella to make it into kindle. Actually it’s my first Della Galton novella to make it into kindle.  If you have ever set foot inside a slimming club it may appeal to you. … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot – Writing Competitions – an insider’s view

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Della Galton

On this week’s Wednesday Writing Spot I am delighted to welcome the lovely Morgen Bailey, who has generously agreed to give us an insider’s view of what goes on behind the scenes in the judging of writing competitions. Based in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Spot – Writing Problems and Solutions, part one.

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Della Galton

The Problem – Procrastination This is a big one for me. I didn’t realise how big until I took a week off and went to Devon last week, where I had hired a cottage to write the beginning of my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Spot – Avoiding Writer’s Bottom!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Della Galton

I have to confess that this post doesn’t have a lot to do with writing, unless you count avoiding writer’s bottom 🙂 I suddenly realised that I should really have put this post out on Monday, and Monday’s post should … Continue reading →

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Lady Writer

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Della Galton

I don’t know what it is about being in your local paper that’s special, but somehow it is, isn’t it! So this is just a very quick blog to tell you about that really. It was lovely to see supersize … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Spot – Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Della Galton

Don’t judge a book by its cover.  Hmm, this may apply to people but it definitely doesn’t apply to actual books. That’s exactly what we do.   Covers are everything. Having a good cover can mean the difference between selling … Continue reading →

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When I was two stone heavier – before and after pix!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Della Galton

I promised recently, on our How To Eat Loads and Stay Slim Facebook page that I would put my money where my mouth is and post some before and after pictures of me. The before being when I was 2 stone heavier … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot – Guest Blog from, Erotica Author, Candy Knight

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Della Galton

This week I am teaching, How to Write and Sell Erotica, for The Writers’ Holiday, Caerleon, so it is with very great pleasure that I would like to introduce you to another erotica author and friend of mine, Candy Knight. … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot – Write about your ancestors – Emmeline Pankhurst and I…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Della Galton

Genealogy is a fascinating subject and I know more than one writer who has both researched their family tree and then used their ancestors as characters in either a short story or a novel.  I love this idea. I believe … Continue reading →

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Book Launch Pictures

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Della Galton

Just in case you missed my book launch for my novel, Ice and a Slice, I thought I would post some pictures.  Oh and let you know how the day went. It was fabulous. The launch was at The Red Lion, … Continue reading →

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