BAME WRITERS CONFERENCE 2018

I've been invited as a panelist to this conference, to discuss my forthcoming novel. The event will take place in Manchester, 13th October, 2018. There are some terrific writers on board. Everyone welcome.

Editing My Novel

The editing work has been intense on my forthcoming crime novel THE MISSING HUSBAND. If all goes to plan, and my editor agrees to the changes we are working upon, then the novel will be published in 2019.

Apart from the usual work in editing, spelling, grammar, cutting long sentences etc. To improve the novel, we have worked to include finer layers in the novel, notably local colour and greater atmosphere. I have also had to improve the dialogue and the reactions to the character's speech, which on the initial draft had generally been rushed through. This new draft now has improved the novel to the next stage. It has made it more 'sophisticated,' if I may say so myself.
Every writer feels happier when their novel is improved.

This is the thing with novels or any work of art, you have to take your time and work hard on the details. The readers will hopefully appreciate the writing, and say, that is a good, well-written book. Any other praise beyond that is a bonus.

New author website

My new website is up and running.
vijaymedtia.com 

Shots in the Dark anthology

Two of my shorts will be published in this anthology on 8th June, 18 by Crocus Books. There are some terrific short story writers contributing to this collection. The launch party is in Manchester and I hope people will buy lots of copies!
It is always a nice feeling to see your work in print.

2018

Wishing everyone a good writing year.

Shots in the Dark

Two of my short crimefiction stories have been accepted for publication by Commonword later this year. They will appear in the Shots in the Dark anthology. 

TWITTER

I am now on TWITTER for the latest updates, news and thoughts on writing.
My account is vijaymedtia@twitter.com