Tag Archives: novels

My Inspiration for writing Sunshine Over Bluebell Cliff

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Della Galton

Boldwood Books recently published my latest novel, Sunshine Over Bluebell Cliff, which is the beginning of a series of four. I thought you might like to know some of the truth behind the fiction. For twenty years my parents owned … Continue reading →

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How much research should I do?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Della Galton

I can’t believe how long it is since I’ve blogged. So big apologies.  Where has the year gone? I think it’s summer isn’t it, although it doesn’t actually feel like it in deepest Dorset right now!  It’s all wind and … Continue reading →

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Genre novels – what are they and how long are they?

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Della Galton

Publishers and agents like to categorise novels into genre. Partly so they know which shelf to put your book on at the library/bookshop. Genre refers to the type of story you’re writing. Here are some of the most popular genres … Continue reading →

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A Behind the Scenes Look at The Reading Group

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Della Galton

Writing my new series, The Reading Group, is one of the most exciting and challenging things I’ve ever done.   This is partly because I am a panster, not a plotter. When I start writing a story I have no idea … Continue reading →

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The Long and Winding Road – to a Book Deal!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Della Galton

‘Whatever the struggle – continue the climb – it may only be one step to the summit.’ Diana Westlake This is a quote I keep over my desk – because blimey it’s so true of writing. The road to success … Continue reading →

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Creating Characters – How well do you know your imaginary people?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Della Galton

Sometimes a character comes into my head fully formed. Sometimes they are shadowy. Sometimes they are shy like real people and I have to get to know them slowly.  Interviewing them is good. These 21 questions are one of my … Continue reading →

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PR for Authors – The Final Frontier Guest Blog By Sarah E. England

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Della Galton

PR is a subject which can strike horror into the hearts of authors everywhere.  Some love it, some hate it. Personally I quite like it but it’s hard work and very time consuming. I’m always fascinated to hear how other … Continue reading →

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Happy Ever After – or is it? How do you get a good end?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Della Galton

For me, endings have always been the most difficult thing to get right.  But a bad ending can ruin an otherwise excellent story. There are all sorts of bad endings. You probably recognise most of these. They don’t really need … Continue reading →

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Naming Characters – Wednesday Writing Spot

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Della Galton

For this week’s Wednesday Writing Spot – sorry there hasn’t been one for a while – I would like to welcome my good friend and fellow author, Kath McGurl, who many of you will know from her fabulous Womag blog. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers – Novel Layout

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Della Galton

I had a letter recently via my Dear Della page in Writers’ Forum from  a lady who was anxious about the layout of a novel when submitting to publishers. I know there’s a wealth of information out there about writing, … Continue reading →

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