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Blog Detail
The View From Here
http://viewfromheremagazine.com
"Attractive, informative, sparkling and useful - TVFH is so many of the things I'm not - sigh - ..."
Iain Banks
We are a print and on-line literary magazine with author interviews, book reviews, Exclusively Independent News, original fiction and articles.
Designed and edited by an international team we bring an entertaining mix of wit, insight and intelligence all packaged in beautifully designed pages that mix the new with the famous.
We have interviewed authors like Iain Banks, Julian Barnes, Markus Zusak, James Meek, Tom McCarthy, Paul Torday and Marina Lewycka.
The View From Here has a close working relationship with The Random House Group, Cannongate, Alma Books, Faber, Legend Press and the Arts Council funded Exclusively Independent Scheme.
In 2009 we were shortlisted as a finalist for the best UK blog.
The View From Here is also in selected libraries in the South East of England.
Recent Posts
Celebs in Writing Distress: Lily Cole
by The Lone RangerHi Lone RangerGosh I'm such a big fan of you and like all your heroic stuff. So, I'm writing my first novel at the moment and I'm basing it on the Adam and Eve story. My question is, there is a lot of nudity in the book and I'm not ...
In Defence of Prizes
by Gavin FreeguardOne of the interweaving plotlines in Sebastian Faulks’ latest novel, the state-of-the-nation A Week in December, revolves around the state of the literary world, and specifically, the state of literary prizes. And what a state it ...
Competitions, Opportunities and Awards for Writers
The View From Here is growing.Bigger, better, bolder.Coming soon, we'll be offering writers an online update of some of the best competitions, opportunities and awards that are currently available. Along with details of what publishers ar...
Science Fiction; The Final Frontier
by JaneI’m back. I guess you’ve all been wondering where I’ve been in my absence. Writing the next Pulitzer winning prize fiction or the Queen’s next speech? Unfortunately not.I was abducted by aliens.Yes, yes I know it’s hard to believe. B...
Interview with Kate Thompson
Kate Thompsoninterview by Kerrie AnneI often will praise a book, admire an author's talent and find myself immersed in a tale one way or another. Rarely do I find myself lost in a fictitious world such as the one found in Kate's latest book, The Whit...
Hotel Aloha
by KathleenAfter graduation in May, 2008, Daisy and I started at Salinger Brothers. The economy had flat-lined; layoffs deluged every bank. But Daisy’s Uncle Bernie was vice-chairman. Typically an analyst’s first year is volunteered slavery: runn...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 4.94 out of a possible 5 based on 17 comments.
John
Okay - absolutely loved your site. I'm trying to get back into reading again, and was so glad to have come across you. Used to read so much, but then life got in the way... anyway will definitely keep visiting
Alexandre Kovacs
Congratulations. Very nice site about the literary world which is my key area of interest.
l2aelba
Nice !
darkspark
wow. nice to see a blog with the same idea as ours. maybe we can share each other's creative minds?
Rey Ybarra
Excellent blog for writers and anyone interested in reading, publishing and finding out who is out there in the publishing world! I will be back. Please take a look at my Best Selling Author Television blog. I interview local, independent, national and international best selling authors for my online Television program.
Rey
Carla
very nice a good idea
Angie Alaniz
Great writing :)
I did enjoy your story as a child.
Mr. Grudge
Mike is an excellent story teller and interviewer. His blog is informative and he is very creative. This blog is a "must read" on the internet.
Jack Sparrow
Good reading stuff... a must-visit blog !
GO! Smell the flowers
Quality stuff here with book related contests, food for thought and author interviews that us flowers love!!
Enjoy folks - you will.
Rebecca
great blog, love the author interviews.
Just Me
Truly a pleasure to read such a thoughtfully presented blog.
Syafrizal Abu Mansor
Great blog on writing. This will give great inspiration.
incinq
Engaging author blog. Crisp, fresh design.
Barbara s Journey Toward Justice
Best Of Luck in all you do. I would love to read your book. Nice blog also. I will stop by often.
"The View from Here" has grown into a truly fine literary publication worthy of high praise. Writers and book lovers must visit here.
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