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A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 4

February 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 3

February 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 2

February 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 1

February 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Ooh, look! I'm on the front cover of the Burway Books' newsletter! (And I'm on their Bestseller list inside too ... twice!)

February 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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The hedgehog raided the fridge last night!

February 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM

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Calling all short story writers! Wrekin Writers has launched their 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story competition. Details: 1200 words, any theme, £5 entry fee, 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Closing date 12th July 2026. Full details here:
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The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition

Want to be the first to know when we launch our competition each year? Click here and sign up to our competition mailing list. Click here for a complete list of winners in the Doris Gooderson Short…

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February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Oh look!

February 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Authors looking for beta-readers may find my article on the
Writing Magazine website useful. Check it out here: writers-online.co.uk/how-to-write...
#selfPublishing #betareaders #authors

Beta readers: Everything you need to know

Simon Whaley looks at the role of beta readers, and chats to an author about how they can lead to better books.

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February 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Thank you Splashes Into Books for your lovely review of Flaming Murder
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Intriguing murder mystery that had me laughing out loud! Flaming Murder by Simon Whaley

My Review: I hadn’t read any of this author’s books beforeBut now I’m really looking forward to reading more!This is the third in a series but stands alone well, too,And I have no…

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January 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM

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Thank you to MJ Porter for their review of Flaming Murder!
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Today, I’m so excited to share my review for Flaming Murder by Simon Whaley (I loved this book) #cosycrime #humour #bookreview #blogtour

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January 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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When you say "Aberdovey", but the AI transcription opts for another continent 😜

January 26, 2026 at 9:46 AM

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Read all five books in The Business of Writing series for free in Kindle Unlimited!
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January 20, 2026 at 10:19 PM

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Flaming Murder is going on tour! Details below:
www.simonwhaley.co.uk/flaming-murd...

January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Writers Online

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Join Simon Whaley for Using AI for Self-Publishing, a practical, author-focused masterclass exploring how AI can support you at different stages within the self-publishing process - without losing your voice or creative control.

Join us on Wednesday 21st January. https://writ.me/49VZAop

January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Looking to self-publish in 2026? Still places available on the next two webinars in my successful self-publishing series

www.writers-online.co.uk/webinars

Writing Webinars By Writers Online

Get expert advice, top tips and watch live demonstrations on a range of exciting topics and themes, with our Writers Online webinars.

www.writers-online.co.uk

January 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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There's only a week to go for the first of three webinars I'm leading on self-publishing this January. The webinars will explore: 1) Self-publishing on Amazon, 2) Self-publish using Amazon alternatives, and 3) Using AI as a Self-publisher:
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Self Publishing on Amazon with Simon Whaley

Eventbrite - Writers Online presents Self Publishing on Amazon with Simon Whaley - Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.

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December 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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A Christmas Day Walk 😁
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Ragleth Hill Walk Christmas Day 2025 (no audio - too windy!) , Church Stretton, Shropshire

YouTube video by Simon Whaley

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December 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Today saw my 1,000th published magazine piece. That same magazine carried the news that its former editor, Jonathan Telfer, has passed away. Without his encouragement and support, that published figure would be nowhere near the tally that it is. Thank you Jonathan. RIP.

December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer

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Finally, it's here! Book 3 in the Marquess of Mortiforde Mysteries. It's called Flaming Murder, and writing it was flaming murder, but it was worth it! simonwhaley.co.uk/flaming-murd...