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author life Haven Wakes Magic Bound reader help

The one where I answer reader questions

One of the lovely things about seeing my books in the hands of readers is that the conversation doesn’t end when they turn the last page. So many readers ask me questions about my books and writing process. That might be as part of a book review, in an email, Read more

By fifiphil, 2 years20th June 2024 ago
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author life Haven Chronicles Haven Chronicles Book 3

A catch up in May

It’s been over a year since I’ve written a catch up post, so I thought it was time to do another. So grab a cup of what you fancy and find a comfy seat. Here’s what’s been happening in the life of Fi. Book 3 of the Haven Chronicles The Read more

By fifiphil, 2 years16th May 2024 ago
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Looking back over 2023

November has rolled around so quickly, and the end of another year is in sight. So it’s time to look back at how 2023 has treated me.  Here’s my yearly review. Book 3 of the Haven Chronicles I greatly admire those authors who can write novels quickly, but I’m afraid Read more

By fifiphil, 2 years22nd November 2023 ago
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The rewards of writing a fiction series

I’ve blogged before about the challenges of writing book two and those challenges haven’t diminished as I work on the third book of the Haven Chronicles. What I haven’t written about is the rewards of writing a fiction series. Writing a series isn’t easy, but it can be incredibly satisfying. Read more

By fifiphil, 2 years24th August 2023 ago
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A catch up in April

It’s been a while since I wrote a catch-up blog, so I thought April was the ideal month to let you know what’s been going on in the Life of Fi. 2023 has been hectic so far – generally in a good way – but that hasn’t stopped me from Read more

By fifiphil, 3 years26th April 2023 ago
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What I love about being an author: the top 3

I’m an author. That phrase makes me smile. If you look for me online, you’ll find me described as a copywriter as well as an author. Or to put it another way, I get to do something I love (writing) for a career. How good is that? Being an author Read more

By fifiphil, 3 years16th February 2023 ago
author life Haven Chronicles Book 3

What you can expect from me in 2023

Sh! I’m still on festive break officially but I thought I’d take advantage of the lull before I return to my desk to say ‘hi’. 2022 was a good, if exhausting year. I saw my latest novel published, got a wonderful new cover and relaunch for my debut novel, and Read more

By fifiphil, 3 years4th January 2023 ago
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Looking back over 2022

It’s that time of year again, when I take a moment to look back over 2022 before I dive into the festive season. It has been a marvellous year for me on so many fronts. Here’s why: Haven Wakes was reborn My first fantasy novel, Haven Wakes, received a make-over. Read more

By fifiphil, 3 years25th November 2022 ago
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author life Haven Chronicles Book 3 Magic Bound

Tackling the third book in the series

If you follow me and my writing, you’ll know that the second book of my YA futuristic fantasy series was released at the beginning of August. Magic Bound picks up the story a few weeks after the end of Haven Wakes. Steve and his friends face the consequences of their Read more

By fifiphil, 3 years ago
author life Burning Chair Publishing Fi

What I’m waiting for right now

We’re pelting through May at a pace and closing in on the mid-way point of the year. There’s still plenty of things to look forward to in 2022 though. Here are just a few. Book Two of the Haven Chronicles It’s so close and I’m as keen as my readers Read more

By fifiphil, 4 years18th May 2022 ago

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