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Roz Morris

Roz Morris

About

I published nearly a dozen novels and achieved sales of more than 4 million copies - and nobody saw my name because I was a ghostwriter. I am now proudly publishing as myself with two acclaimed literary novels, My Memories of a Future Life and Lifeform Three. I have more than 20 years experience as a mentor and book doctor with award-winning authors among my clients. I have a book series for writers, Nail Your Novel (and a blog http://www.nailyournovel.com), and I teach creative writing masterclasses for The Guardian newspaper in London. I have a show on Surrey Hills Radio, So You Want To Be A Writer  http://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/so-you-want-to-be-a-writer-new-radio-show-to-get-you-started/ . Find my books here http://rozmorris.wordpress.com/my-books/
 

A King Under Siege

A King Under Siege

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</span><br /><span class="a-text-bold" style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;">B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree!</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

I've completed more than a dozen novels and I've helped other novelists find their way. I noticed time and time again that a lot of them were making the job of writing a lot harder for themselves than it needed to be - even experienced authors. For instance, many writers paint themselves into a corner because they are tackling the wrong problem at the wrong time. They get blocked because the critical parts of their brain are inhibiting their creativity. Or their overactive imagination is preventing them seeing a straightforward solution. Or they need to step back and see the whole structure instead of worrying about the detail. Over the years I've developed a method that that helps to make the whole writing process a lot more creative and fun. It draws on techniques from Hollywood scriptwriting, improvisational drama, sports psychology and project management - because experts in these fields have already solved some of the problems that novel-writers encounter. And not only will it help you finish the novel, it will help you write a book that is properly planned and polished - and more likely to succeed in today's market.

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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://unbridlededitor.com/interview-with-author-roz-morris.html"><span class="-a">Interview at Unbridled Editor </span></a></span></p> <h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="http://networkedblogs.com/aEswy">http://networkedblogs.com/aEswy</a></span></h3> <h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="http://writeitsideways.com/what-are-your-favourite-books-on-writing/">My favourite books on writing - Write It Sideways</a></span></h3> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://wp.me/P10lUA-o6"><span class="-a"><span class="-a">Amazon reviews of Nail Your Novel </span></span></a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://novelbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/nail-your-novel-why-writers-abandon.html">Novel Book Reviews</a> Blog<br /><br /><a href="http://www.genesismoments.com/awritersjourney/2011/02/novel-inspirations-from-nail-your-novel-by-roz-morris.html" title="review">Genesis Moments </a>- Novel Inspirations from Nail Your Novel<br /><br /><br /> Review at <a href="http://www.examiner.com/art-reviews-in-canada/book-review-nail-your-novel-by-roz-morris-review" title="Review of Nail Your Novel">Canada Arts Examiner</a></p>