Victorina Press's Blog
Here you will find blog posts on a range of topics, from the history and creation of Victorina Press to the tips, tricks and thoughts of our authors.
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Word Has It… Monday 3rd July 2023
This is it then, the very last ‘Word Has It…’ post! It’s been a real pleasure to share writing news and tips with you for
Nazanin Naghoumaki talks about Be More Aubrey
Today we’re chatting with Nazanin Maghounaki, author of the charming new children’s picture book, Be More Aubrey. Nazanin believes in the immense wisdom and kindness
Word Has It… Monday 19th June 2023
No writing news for you this time – because last week was all about the music. ‘The music’ being Bruce Springsteen’s Friday night gig at
Word Has It… Thursday 8th June 2023
Well I can’t say “It’s Monday again”, as it’s Thursday, and yes, my blog post should have gone out last week. However, I was away
Word Has It… Monday 15th May 2023
Monday again – and for once it isn’t a Bank Holiday! I went over to Helmsley for my aunt’s funeral the other weekend. She was
Word Has It… Tuesday 2nd May 2023
I hope you all enjoyed the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. I didn’t get far, but I enjoyed the extra time available for both reading
Word Has It… Monday 17th April 2023
The more observant among my several readers – do I dare to hope for ‘several’? – will notice I missed a week last week. Yes,
Five Quick Questions – An Interview with Amanda Huggins
Today, we’re talking to author and poet, Amanda Huggins, whose first full-length poetry collection, talk to me about when we were perfect, launches this week.
Word Has It… Monday 27th March 2023
It’s publication week! Yes, it’s finally launch week for my debut full-length poetry collection, talk to me about when we were perfect. Friday 31st is
A Writer Reading – Erica Crompton
The first book I remember reading The first story I became hooked on was one called The Cockyolly Bird by Enid Blyton. I actually listened
It’s Never Too Late – Wendy Beasley
Although I have written throughout my life, starting as a small child with stories about dogs and ponies, I left fiction behind as an adult
A Writer Reading – Wendy Beasley
The first book I remember reading Among my earliest memories were the regular visits to the library at the bottom of our street in Brighton.