Welcome… I’m New Here! A big hello from Swansea in South Wales.

[Animatedpomegranate]

Hi, my name is Richard Ayling and I write from my little home office in a small village on the outskirts of Swansea in the U.K.

Thank you for letting me join Litopia where I hope to learn, make friends and gain some critique of my novel-writing aspirations. I am currently working on the second book chronologically in a trilogy of books about an aristocratic family from the 1700s. The first book (The Drawing Room Suffragette) brings you into the saga during 1900 and takes you on a journey charting a family tragedy, the resulting breakdown of love and trust until a reunion for some in 1920.

This is my first attempt at a novel. I'm trying to build a tribe of followers of my effort through an FB page on which I show areas of my research and share thoughts. Everyone is welcome there. I have no idea how well the story will be received, whether it will be of interest to a publisher or if indeed just to flatter myself for all the effort, I may self publish; time will tell I guess.

I look forward to reading all the threads here and hopefully will pick up a bag full of hints and tips along the way.

 

[Emily]

Welcome to the Colony, Richard

 

[Josephine]

Welcome! I'm also on my first attempt at a novel... learning a lot so far and sensing there's an awful lot more to learn! Best of luck

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Hiya and welcome.
I’ve learnt a shed-load since I joined just over a year ago, mostly from putting my work up for critique, and from giving feedback to others. Hope it works for you too, and happy to have you here.
X VH

 

[Jan L]

Welcome! I'm also working on my first novel.

 

[RK Wallis]

Welcome aboard @Animatedpomegranate This is a friendly and active community, I hope you enjoy

 

[Julie]

Hi Richard, welcome to the Colony. As @RK Capps says, we are friendly. Head over to the Writing Groups as it's a great way to get feedback on your writing. Critiquing others will also develop your writing skills.

 

[Jonny]

Welcome Richard,

Everyone's extremely friendly so do jump right in if you’re ready to. Otherwise just have a mooch around.

This is a good place to check out (How-to guide) what goes on in the colony, and if anything is unclear, please send me a Personal Message and I’ll be happy to help if I can.

@Animatedpomegranate