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Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer
@simonwhaley.bsky.social
Bestselling Author | Writer | Photographer
Business of Writing and Ask The Agent columnist at Writing Magazine.
Mortiforde Mysteries cosy crime series author
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www.simonwhaley.co.uk
A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 4
February 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 3
February 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 2
February 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 1
February 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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
The hedgehog raided the fridge last night!
February 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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
Oh look!
February 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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.
writers-online.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
When you say "Aberdovey", but the AI transcription opts for another continent 😜
January 26, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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
Flaming Murder is going on tour! Details below:
www.simonwhaley.co.uk/flaming-murd...
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Reposted by Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer
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
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.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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
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
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
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...
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It’s not the same photo they used last Saturday because the weather is different! 🤣
August 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wasn't expecting to see a Snapper Simon photo today, but Shefali chose to use one this lunchtime that I took yesterday when the skies were brighter 😁
August 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Sunny Severn-siding 5
August 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Sunny Severn-siding 4
August 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM