Mark Iles6 days ago3 min'Agata's Story', by Henry AndersonHenry Anderson’s ‘Agata’s Story’, the second novel in the ‘Cape Misfortune’ series, was published by Solstice on 15th January 2021. This ...
Mark IlesAug 12, 20203 minThe Author's TrapMost of us have seen adverts in papers and on the internet such as, Publisher seeks authors. A word to the wise here, publishers don’t. T...
Mark IlesJul 22, 20204 minGeoff Nelder’s Imagination FactoryA fan of Geoff Nelder’s imaginative tales for many years, I’d heard that he’d self-published a book, as opposed to his usual professiona...
Mark IlesOct 30, 20192 min‘The Void Wraith Saga’ by Chris Fox, Reviewed by Mark IlesLike many writers, I struggle to keep up with my reading list – and all writers should read, right? Having previously bought both hard an...
Mark IlesAug 25, 20198 minHow a Change of Genre Led to Success, with author Lucy AndrewsLucy Andrews is a Science Fiction Writer, an area close to my own heart. With her novel, Crater’s Edge, released it seemed a great time t...
Mark IlesAug 9, 20196 min‘Carnage in Singapore’, with Randall KrzakRandall Krzak is a writer of thrillers, whose experience of living in many countries has proved advantageous in his writing. His new nove...
Mark IlesJul 25, 20192 minFinding the 'Balance', with poet Gary EvansThe Scribe is here to support all kinds of writing, in both veterans and serving personnel. This month we're delighted to host a poem by ...
Mark IlesJun 17, 20191 minBook Review: 'Abigail's Window', by Susan Lynn SolomonI’ve read Susan’s work before and have always found it gripping stuff. This is no exception. Written in the first person, ‘Abigail’s Wind...
Mark IlesMay 29, 20196 min'Suppose We' - Veganism and Scifi, with Geoff Nelder.Geoff Nelder kindly visited us once before, with guidance and advice on writing. This week has seen the release of his latest book, wonde...
Mark IlesApr 26, 20192 minVeterans, When You Can't See The Wood For The trees Annette Sindall and I started ‘The Scribe’ because we came to realise that there’s very little support for veterans and serving members o...
Mark IlesApr 24, 20198 minChildrens' Fiction to Thriller's, with Judi Getch BrodmanWe’re joined today by children’s author and mystery writer, Jui Getch Brodman. Judi, writing children’s fiction in honour of your sister ...
Mark IlesApr 8, 20197 minThe Poetry of Winter Rose, with Elisabeth HoranHi all, we welcome today our first poet, Elisabeth Horan, who writes as Winter Rose. Having reached considerable success, Eli is a lovely...
Mark IlesFeb 26, 20194 minThe Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a BlogMany people are interested in writing a blog but don’t know how to go about it. Today we have an insight to what a blog is, with a few he...
Mark IlesFeb 14, 20194 minWhy We Write What We Do, with J.D. Sanderson.One thing I never tire of listening to, is why writers focus on certain genres. Of course most of us write what we read but it’s the angl...
Mark IlesJan 28, 20195 minLinda Lingle, on the Pull of RomanceWe have interviewed many writers on The Scribe but Linda Lingle is our first romance writer. When I asked her what keeps romance at the t...
Mark IlesJan 16, 20195 minThe Art of Writing, with Cyn LeyCythnia Ley, a writer and editor who I’ve had contact with over the years, joins us today to offer her thoughts on writing. Hi Mark, than...
Mark IlesJan 6, 20193 minTen Years In The Making – My First Blog for The Scribe, By Tracy LoveFor ten long arduous years I've been writing my memoir, and it's still not finished! It first started nagging at me when I attended the U...
Mark IlesDec 26, 20185 minOvercoming Obstacles, with Author Anne Joyce RasicoAnne Joyce Rasico is a writer of science fiction, fantasy and horror, who’s novel ‘Arid’ was published by Solstice Publishing in October ...
Mark IlesDec 18, 20187 minStress, Insomnia, and Writing - An Interview with Fantasy Author KateMarie CollinsFantasy writer KateMarie Collins graced this blog a short time ago. During our discussion she revealed that, like many of us, she suffers...
Mark IlesDec 12, 20184 minA Little about Writing, from KateMarie CollinsI consider myself fortunate to have known KateMarie for a number of years. Our readers are constantly looking at ways to improve themselv...