Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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OUT NOW in PAPERBACK & E-BOOK
In praise of The Secret Mother: Really fantastic.You cannot fail to be moved by this story of the tenacity of a mother’s love. Full of vibrant scenes of the realities of Chinese life, Victoria Delderfield’s debut novel explores the complexities of growing up in a different culture with sensitivity and heart. A beautifully written, poignant story of…
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Can’t Wait? Peek!
For those who simply can’t wait… here is the prologue from The Secret Mother […]
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In Brief: Summary of The Secret Mother
Need an idea of what the book’s about? Look no further! #synopsis
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On Location: The Secret Mother (in the City)
Enter the world of The Secret Mother. Go behind the scenes & find out what Manchester means to Victoria […]
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Top 10: Questions for Book Groups
The Secret Mother was voted a winner by UK book groups. Here are some helpful questions to get your book group members talking […]
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Two women writers: two FREE Books!
To celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m linking up with Author, Katy Jones to offer you the chance to win FREE copies of our novels. Read our reflections on International Women’s Day, 2017 […]
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My Year in 100 Films
Once upon a 100 films ago… my list of must-see films comprised mainly French flicks. I was looking forward to a holiday in the Dordogne and so, keen to reconnect with French culture and language, I searched through both The Times’ and Time Out’s 100 Best French Films lists – knowing I’d missed out on…
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A New Creation: The Monster’s Wife, Kate Horsley
A fresh twist on Shelley’s Frankenstein for fans of gothic fiction […]
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Pitch Perfect: The Gustav Sonata, Rose Tremain
Celebrating 40 years of publishing success with a review of Rose Tremain’s latest novel […]
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‘Cathy’s Lament’: poetry inspired by Bolton Abbey
Read a new poem, inspired by one of my favourite literary heroines […]
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Shortlisted for The International Rubery Book Award
I’m delighted to announce The Secret Mother is on the 2016 shortlist for the prestigious International Rubery Book Award, […]
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Sex & the Sublime,The Falling, Dir. Carol Morley
Swooning after The Falling, a beguiling new drama directed by Carol Morley […]
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LAUNCH EVENT IN PICTURES
Publication joy: see highlights from the night of my book launch […]
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Back to Nature: Into The Trees, Robert Williams
A family seek refuge in a remote forest only to discover the darkness within. *INCLUDES AUTHOR INTERVIEW* […]
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Indie Bookshops are For Life…
Independent Bookshop Week might be over… but a good bookshop is for life […]
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