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Steps to Writing Your First Novel
Steps to writing your first novel can be daunting, but this article will help you to start and be on your way to publishing.

Maria P Frino
7 days ago8 min read
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Why I Like to Read
Why I like to read. And why the book is always better. The book is always better. It's a bold statement but I enjoy the extra details reading gives you. Do you agree?

Maria P Frino
Sep 17, 20256 min read
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Hosting Author Events
Writers at the Pub presented by Sydney Authors Inked. Events held at The Oxford Hotel, Drummoyne from 2:00pm - 3.30pm. Great for readers and book lovers. Authors can network at these events too.

Maria P Frino
Sep 9, 20254 min read
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Daily Writing Prompts
Daily writing prompts to keep writers motivated and improve writing skills. Get out of your writing slump with these twelve writing prompts and story suggestions.

Maria P Frino
Aug 4, 20254 min read
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How to Master Fiction Writing and Storytelling Techniques
How to Master Fiction Writing and storytelling techniques. Make your writing great and become a more proficient fiction writer.

Maria P Frino
Jul 30, 20256 min read
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Exciting Author Events in Drummoyne: 'Book Readings' in July and 'Writers at the Pub' from August.
Exciting Author Events in Drummoyne: Book Readings in July and Writers at the Pub from August 2025.

Maria P Frino
Jul 7, 20253 min read
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The Power of Collaboration
The Power of Collaboration with other authors. Increase your reach and improve your marketing. Some tips on how to collaborate with other authors.

Maria P Frino
May 30, 20253 min read
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Balancing Writing and Your Life
Balancing Writing and Your Life. A Guide for Busy Authors. Tips on how to manage your writing time.

Maria P Frino
May 2, 20253 min read
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Crafting Compelling Characters: A Guide for Fiction Writers
Crafting compelling characters. This blog has tips on how writers can do this to keep readers invested in their stories.

Maria P Frino
Apr 3, 20255 min read
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The Women by Kristin Hannah
A Review - 5 Stars I rarely come across a book that makes me feel WOW! The Women by Kristin Hannah is one powerful book and I sat...

Maria P Frino
Feb 7, 20254 min read
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'Tis The Season
'Tis The Season. A thank you to my readers. Buy my books directly from me on my website - www.mariapfrino.com

Maria P Frino
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Happy Publication Day
FAME & OTHER DISASTERS This is so exciting! My #adultcontemporary #novel, FAME & Other Disasters , published on 1 November 2024. Will you...

Maria P Frino
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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FAME & Other Disasters. A Novel
FAME & Other Disasters by Maria P Frino is COMING SOON. A contemporary fiction novel set in the world of television.

Maria P Frino
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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In Conversation with Sydney Authors Inked
4 August 2024
The Little Big House, Summer Hill
We are excited to announce the next Sydney Authors Inked event is on Sunday 4 August 2024.

Maria P Frino
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Another Successful Sydney Authors Inked Event
Sydney Authors Inked events are popular, readers love meeting our self-published authors. Look for our events on Humanitix and this blog.

Maria P Frino
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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Sydney Authors Inked Events
We hosted our first author talk in 2023 on Sunday 10 September 2023 from 10 am to 12 noon at The Little Big House , 16 Flour Mill Way,...

Maria P Frino
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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Books Make Great Gifts.
Books make great Christmas gifts. Buy your loved ones books to entertain them.

Maria P Frino
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Querying and Approaching a Publisher
If you're a writer you will have heard about querying or the querying trenches. If you're new to writing, you may be wondering what this...

Maria P Frino
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Our First Author Event was Fabulous
Sydney Authors Inked - A Writer's Journey had their first event on Sunday 10 September 2023 and it was a hit!

Maria P Frino
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Author Interview - Ross Venner
Caroline's Sail by Ross Venner, a novella. Available for free on Smashwords.

Maria P Frino
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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