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Wednesday 4 November 2015

Need a Freelance Ghostwriter?

I haven't been on the blog for a while as I've been a busy bee, building up my freelance ghostwriting business.

Yep, I'm now accepting requests for ghostwriting contracts. So what does this all mean?

I will write your story for you, or I will write regular blog articles, if you're short of time.

In the last year I have written over 110 eBooks, ranging from 5k to full novels at 70k, as a ghostwriter.

I am taking on both fiction and non-fiction contracts.

The non-fiction tends to be short self-help guides or blog articles. I do all the research for you, and as a result, you have yourself a book or an article.

I hand over all copyrights, happy to sign legal documents, such as a non-disclosure agreement.

This is just a quick blog update, but I'll be back to provide more useful information.

Meanwhile, contact me if you need that book or blog article writing, and we can discuss your needs.

contact me by email cathy@vintageplaza.co.uk

Sunday 19 July 2015

Fantasy Excerpt: Guardian Dragons: Sea Whistle

Book 1 Guardian Dragons
Chapter 9 Sea Whistle:

‘Well, your mother Elma and Minnah ran off to the coastline, and invented a tune on the magic whistle.’

Grandma Dahlia threw up her arms, she told the story with her usual dramatic vigour.

‘They called up the biggest octopus the sea has ever known.’ She tended to exaggerate the details.

‘They were petrified. The octopus was furious that they had stirred him from his sleep. Told them exactly what he thought of them, playing with such an important instrument. Then he promptly sprayed them with a magical ink, and they both became invisible. Panicking, they dared not return home, their husbands might discover their mischievous deed.’

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Book Review: Ghost Stories by Tony Walker

 Ghost Stories by Tony Walker

3.0 out of 5 stars 8 July 2015
A gentle chill factor 

A nice easy read with a wee bit of a chill factor. Being from the UK, I recognized many of the places in the Lakes and Wales, which gave it a nice personal touch. Nothing too scary but enough to make you shivery. Recommended reading. 

Tuesday 7 July 2015

Fantasy Book excerpt: Chapter 8 A Young Lady's Rituals


Chapter 8 A Young Lady's Rituals:
Gloria finished the arduous ceremony of pampering her head with pins and things. Once Gloria had made the momentous decision of what clothing she should wear for the moonwake, she would hasten after Frizzle to grab something to eat. Then she planned to dart out of the Scholarship Academy, where she lived, as fast as her long legs would take her. She had a date to keep, and Leon had a promise to keep.

http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Dragons-Aarabassa-World-ebook/dp/B00BCK11JQ

Tuesday 30 June 2015

Book Review: The Legender: J Link - fantasy adventure 4/5

The Legender (Arkosaegen)

The Legender (Arkosaegan Book 1) Jason Link

4.0 out of 5 stars 

A good adventure with some nasty creatures lurking. 30 Jun. 2015 

By Catherine L. Vickers

As the plot unfolds the book gets better. Not that it isn't a good read, because I thoroughly enjoyed it, it's just one of those stories whereby there can be large chunk of descriptive writing and when I get them my mind drifts off and away, and I loose track of what I'm reading, so I tend to skim read at these bits. Of course then you might miss something important, so beware. Some readers might describe this as a "heavy," read because of this, but the actual plot is exciting and there are a couple of great characters that hold the story together. It isn't a romance, it's an adventure and one that introduces some great creatures, that give the nerves a little chill

Wednesday 10 June 2015

Book Reviews: Demon Calumnius and Fire & Ice




Can't believe I haven't been posting my Book Reviews on here for ages: So, I'm starting backwards and putting up some more recent ones, plus some older ones, of my opinion on a few books I've read. By the way, if I cannot read a book, because I don't like it, I don't review. Only read books I'm going to enjoy.

The Demon Calumnius: Repentant Demon: Book 1 Amazon UK link

3.0 out of 5 stars  9 Jun. 2015



That is the strangest twist in a book I have ever read. Hmm, how shall I explain without giving spoilers? I was merrily reading away, and the book must have captured my attention as I read it all, and wouldn't do that if it hadn't.

The story focused on the development of what I thought was a love story, with a demon in the background playing mischief. Then Wham! Once the wham happened, it was as if a different author was writing the tale because it was suddenly rushed and disjointed.

Worth reading just to find out what the Wham is. 


3.0 out of 5 stars  5 Jun. 2015


I found myself looking forward to my reading sessions whilst reading this tale. It is a tale of adventure but it is also a tale of woe. I've been debating between 3 and 4 stars as it is a good plot that the author weaves and it is written well.

However, it is one of those stories whereby nothing happy ever happens. Everyone's lives seem full of woe and misery, which is fine if it's told as well as this, but you need something to smile about to get through a book. There are some very minor editing issues, but they do not distract from the telling of the tale. All in all I enjoyed this story, it just made me feel a bit sad for all the characters. 

I'm going to tell you about one of my favourite series's next: LOOK out for my reviews on The fantastic Rys series by Tracy Falbe

Wednesday 20 May 2015

Brotherly Love, fantasy chapter quote



Guardian Dragons Book 1 of the Aarabassa World series

Chapter 7 Brotherly Bond:

"His mind may be old, but he’s still the best looking brother," Amos proudly announced. "Any girl who doesn’t swoon in his presence, is half-witted."

Prince Amos is referring to his little brother Prince Raphael (image). 

Thursday 2 April 2015

The quest of a Changeling

3 in 1 book World of Aarabassa

Character Image: Please meet Heather. Not only is she the daughter to the human Head Mage, Heimarl, but she is also a Changeling. We follow her quest throughout the fantasy series, set on The World of Aarabassa. See her Change into a mermaid, a bird and a vamplin (which is a type of vampire). Find out when she has a whirlwind romance and gives birth to twin girls. 

Monday 2 March 2015

Chapter 6: A New Guard


Aarabassa World:Series One

Fedros -  Human. Lightlands. Son of Rikka the witch.

Chapter 6 A New Guard:

It dawned on him that he had not turned off the oil lamp, when sneaking around earlier. Eavesdropping, at the muffled noises of the Prince’s movements, it was too late to sneak back in the room. He prepares himself for the door to open. Shifting uncomfortably on his large stubby legs, he attempts to shake out the cold stiffness in his limbs. A result of the inactive duty in this glum candlelit corridor. Scratching, with dirtied fingernails, at his unshaven, prickly chin, he feels irritated.

Wednesday 18 February 2015

5 * review for new release: My Protector

I'm pleased to announce that my first review for my new and latest release, My Protector, is a 5* one.

5Neat concept

on February 9, 2015



An interesting short story, almost like there was 4 short stories mixed inside of one one story. As the elevator went to each floor they were in a different story.

Thank you so much 5Neat concept for such lovely support.