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Diana Jackson

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  • The ‘Taylor Swift’ Factor and why it has empowered me – No More Free Books

    I was heartened when I listened to the report on singer Taylor Swift’s stand on royalties for singers against Apple and thrilled that they have capitulated. I am neither famous, nor do I have the same following as Taylor Swift – I apologize but I hadn’t heard of her until today, but I quite like…

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  • ‘Murder in the Library’ at The Swan Hotel Bedford ~ Author Talk ~ Tea, cake and a good book!

    Hi folks Great news! I have been invited to do an author talk at The Swan Hotel, Bedford on 3rd August at 2pm. See below for details but you can either contact me for tickets or pop into the Swan reception. Tea, cakes and ‘Murder in the Library’ !  Here’s their wonderful poster:

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  • Five Star Review on Readers’ Favorite!

                                   ***** I am delighted to receive a five star review for: ‘Murder, now and then’ on Readers’ Favourite. Here’s a copy of the review: Book Review Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers’ Favorite Murder Now and Then: 1919 to 2019…

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  • Author Talk a Resounding Success!

    Well over thirty people attended my author talk last night in the small village of Clophill in mid Bedfordshire and they were certainly an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Many had read ‘Murder, Now and Then’ prior to the evening, so it was a tricky balance to talk to them, as well as not to give…

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  • Welcome to author of Thrillers ~ TME Walsh

    I would like to welcome back TME Walsh who has kindly agreed to be interviewed today. Hello Tania, what originally inspired you to write thrillers? It’s the genre I read and love the most, so it felt natural for me to write crime thrillers. I like writing novels that are gritty. I want to wince…

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  • Welcome to Historical Fiction Author ~ Tony Riches

    Hello Tony. Thank you for appearing as a guest on my blog today. Can you tell us a little about your latest book Warwick in no more than twenty words? Hi Diana – and thanks for inviting me. Subtitled The Man behind the Wars of the Roses, Warwick is about Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick,…

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  • A Book Launch Celebration with a Difference!

    Instead of my usual event inviting friends and family along to a book launch this year, like the cover competition, I’m doing things a bit differently. I’m having a stall at the Haynes 100, the village in Bedfordshire truly at the heart of my novel ‘Murder, now and then’. What is the Haynes 100? Each…

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  • Novels in Crime Week ~ Day 1 Adam Croft

    I have some special guests on my blog this week and I’m even more pleased to interview Adam Croft on his birthday! Many happy returns of the day Adam!  You have been self publishing for several years Adam. What was it like to be launching a book at the time when SP was new and…

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