London in the Dark Anniversary Tour | Interview + Giveaway

Hello Friends!

I know.  I'm here on Friday again.  =)

Today a writing friend is celebrating her novel's one year birthday, and I have the privilege of joining her!  Although I haven't read London in the Dark yet, I've been inspired by Victoria and hope you will be as well.

London, 1910

Budding Private Detective Cyril Arlington Hartwell has a conundrum. London is being ravaged by the largest run of thefts in recent history. His hunch that it is all tied together may put him and those he loves in more danger than he could have reckoned.

Olivia Larken Hartwell is just home from boarding school for the summer anticipating time with her adoring parents. She misses her absent brother, Cyril, hoping for the day he will finally come home. But tragedy strikes, causing upheaval for all concerned and changes her life in a way she never could have imagined.

Olivia, Cyril, and their friends must bring the hidden to light, seek to execute justice, and dispel the darkness that hovers over London… and their hearts.


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Interview:

Hello Victoria!  I'm glad to have the chance to learn more about your novel!  Can you describe London in the Dark in one sentence?

A blend of mystery and suspense without being fully either, with an endangered sibling relationship and loveable characters. :D 

What inspired you to write this novel? 

I am a huge Anglophile, and I was really in love with mystery stories at the time. The thought that really got the wheels turning was “what would it be like if someone such as Sherlock Holmes had a sister?”  That got it all going. 

What were the biggest challenges you faced in plotting/writing/editing London in the Dark, and how did God work through them? 

It was a challenge to write every day, but I am grateful for that habit that I formed. In the editing process, I had quite a few setbacks with deadlines. Each stage took longer than I thought and I ended up having to push publishing farther than I wanted to, but God really taught me to rely on Him through those disappointments and it ended up being the perfect timing in the end. 

What made you decide to begin your writing career, and what have you learned through the experience? 

I had the sudden realization that this was something I could do. So I went for it. I had a lot of friends who encouraged me along the way, and it was a very lesson filled road. Since I did nearly everything myself, I had to learn everything from the ground up. If there is one thing I’ve learned it’s that the Indie community is incredibly welcoming, encouraging and helpful as a general rule. I had several authors who took the time to answer my questions in detail and that forever blessed me beyond words. 

What piece of advice would you like to share with future (or current) Christian writers? 

Can I pick two things? The first would be to stay true to who you are and not let reviews shake your confidence. The other thing would be to make time for your writing. It is important, and you have something special to share. If it is something that you see yourself doing and something you are passionate about, take the time to do it and do it right. :D 

What are your next steps in writing? 

I am nearly finished with a modern suspense that has taken me the last few months to create and I am super excited to finish that rough draft! Next up is simultaneously finishing the half-complete first draft of London’s sequel, Shadows in London, and editing a novella that will be announced shortly! If you want to keep up to date with new books being published, be sure to follow along at my blog, Ruffles and Grace. 

And now for the giveaway...

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About the Author:

Victoria Lynn is in her 20s and if she's not writing, she is probably sewing, singing, playing the piano, washing dishes, creating something with her hands, or learning something new. She has a passion for serving her Creator, encouraging others and being creative. She blogs at www.rufflesandgrace.com about writing, fashion, modesty, her walk with God and life. She lives in Michigan with her parents and 8 siblings.

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