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**This is my favourite book of the year so far. David Wickenden’s “The Home Front” is a novel that skillfully intertwines the poignancy of historical… The Homefront by David Wickenden

By Stephen Geez My last post introduced the basics of outlining a story, offering ideas for how each author can explore different methods to develop … Outlining Finesse, Part 1

“The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WWII” by Neil R. Storey provides a unique perspective on a lesser-known aspect of the Second World War — the surge… The blackout Murders by Neil R. Storey

Diving into “The Worst Medieval Monarchs” by Phil Bradford, I found myself on a surprisingly hilarious historical journey, despite the grim subject … The Worst Medieval Monarchs by Phil Bradford

Hello, SE friends. A couple of months ago, I began a series entitled Writing Through the Generations. The purpose of the series was and is to help … Writing Through the Generations: The Millennials

As someone who doesn’t often delve into fiction reviews, “Ice Islands” by Humphrey Hawksley offered a refreshing change of pace. This thriller, … Ice Islands by Humphrey Hawksley

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the February edition of “What’s happening in the literary world?” What used to be a simple exercise where writers … What’s Happening in the Literary World–February edition

Just a quick note to let you know I have been invited to an interview on the Radio by the team from Fresh Ink Group. The episode is tonight, … Voice of Indie with #FreshInkGroup and John W. Howell #interview

“Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue and Treason” by Helene Harrison is a book that I found both insightful and unexpectedly entertaining. … Elizabethan Rebellions by Helene Harrison

“Who Can Hold the Sea: The U.S. Navy in the Cold War 1945–1960” by James D. Hornfischer is a book that deeply resonated with me, as someone who has a… Who Can Hold the Sea by James D. Hornfischer