Anna Mazzola Writer

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Small, award-winning author. The Clockwork Girl out now. The House of Whispers out April. History, mystery, bats, books etc. 
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The cat just went over to the HomePod mini on my desk, meowed at it, and Siri said "sure here is some music for you" and the cat perched on the window sill listening to Garbage and Elliott Smith.

I just want to know how long this has been going on.

Hello! Today at 12pm EDT/5pm UK time I’m running a free online class on 'Writing Historical Crime and Mystery'.

You just need to sign up here and follow the links: https://prowritingaid.com/crime-week/register

#amwriting #writingcommunity

Crime Writers' Week 2023

What is character agency in fiction and why does it matter?

It’s just under week until #TheHouseofWhispers is out. Here’s my latest blog on how I wrote it, and on character agency in historical fiction.
https://annamazzola.com/step-6-character-motivation-and-agency-in-historical-fiction/

#amwriting #historicalfiction

Character motivation and agency in historical fiction

Today I want to look at how to ensure your characters have agency. That’s often tricky in historical fiction, particularly for female characters who in their daily lives would have been highly circumscribed.

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Today’s New Yorker cartoon by Sarah Kempa.

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Do you have a saggy middle? My piece for The Novelry on perfect pacing in fiction.

https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/pacing-a-novel

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Pacing a Novel: Practical Tips and Techniques

Pacing a novel masterfully is the key to success in any genre. In this article, we teach you how to control pace, mete out tension, and sprinkle twists.

Husband just handed me a coffee in this mug. He’s right. I need to get a bloody move on and finish my draft by the end of March. Solidarity with the Saturday writers.

#WriteTheFuckingBook #amwriting

*SPECIAL EDITION NEWS*​

Delighted to announce that Waterstones are doing a limited 'piano spredge' edition of my next novel, The House of Whispers. Numbers are limited so pre-order now before they buzz off! 🐝

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-house-of-whispers/anna-mazzola/9781398719873

#TheHouseofWhispers #books #historicalfiction

Monday evening! Free! This is the inaugural Red Dress Book Club where I'll be talking to the brilliant Una about the books that have influenced me and the writing process.

Reply, message me, or email [email protected] for the Zoom link. 📕📕📕 @bookstodon #amwriting #writingcommunity #reading #amreading

Excited to be the inaugural author guest at the Red Dress Book Club on 6 March. The first is FREE. Just email [email protected] for the zoom link, then come ask me questions about writing, books and getting published.

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Red Dress

Book club launch, 6th March, Anna Mazzola Love books? Budding writer? Join our brand new book club (with a difference) and help us raise funds. Our monthly book club launches on March 6th at 7pm, h…

Una
Excellent novel #TheClockworkGirl from @AnnaMazzola made me cry near the end, and the theme song was “In the Meadow” by All About Eve, for me.