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.
Why not have a look around and see what you find?
On the face of it: I Am the Mask Maker and other stories
On the face of it: I Am the Mask Maker and other stories This time last year, one of my stories, ‘The Last Flight of
Jennifer Langer writes about the problems facing writers in Afghanistan
Jennifer Langer writes about the problems facing writers in Afghanistan On 21st August 2021 I receive an e-mail from an Afghan writer who had previously
Nour Morjan on writing I Am the Power You Undermine
Nour Morjan on writing I Am the Power You Undermine The majority of my poems were written as a spontaneous outpouring of my feelings and
Michel-Michelle Language
A note about language in Michel-Michelle To address concerns expressed by a reader regarding certain terminology in the publication Michel-Michelle, we would like to clarify
On Being Hopeless – Judith Amanthis
On Being Hopeless – Judith Amanthis I was alone on a train checking my phone when I read the Society of Authors email. Dirt Clean
The Importance of Place
THE IMPORTANCE OF PLACE In the advance reviews for All Our Squandered Beauty, many readers and bloggers have commented that the book feels like a
Write What You Know by Danielle Maisano
Write What You Know – Danielle Maisano I never intended to write about my time in Togo. If I’m completely honest, The Ardent Witness began
Interview with Vicki Goldie
Interview with Vicki Goldie When I was lucky enough to be published by Victorina Press, I had not heard of Bibliodiversity. I now recognise what
How to even begin to write a book by Bethany Rivers
The thing I hear most often is: I’ve got lots of ideas but I just can’t get them down on paper, or I’d love to
The Golden Mean – Margo Gorman
An Explanation of The Golden Mean – Margo Gorman Victorina Press have asked me to do a short explanation of the Golden Mean and its
The #1 Tip for Writing Humorous Stories by Christopher Fielden
Humour is a genre that should bring a smile to a reader’s face, enhancing a strong story. It’s challenging and fun to write.
Many writers are drawn to using humour, but many fail to use it effectively. Maintaining the balance between the plot, characterisation and use of amusing witticisms within a story is difficult.
Chile paves the way to Victorina Press (2017)
October 2017 brought the centenary of Violeta Parra’s birth, a folk legend and inspiration of Latin America. Almost one hundred and three years ago, Violeta challenged the political ideal of Chile as an idyllic, peaceful and prosperous country. She used music, words, art, and any creative outlet you can think of, as her weaponry and armour to fight the battle for and against the political and social injustices which had the country in turmoil.
