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Elise Chidley

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I'm a mother, writer and avid reader, currently living in Connecticut, USA. I grew up in Swaziland and South Africa, and studied in Durban, Edinburgh and Pennsylvania. My taste in books is varied, and I would read the dictionary if I was stranded with it on a desert island. I have this vague ambition to catalogue all the books I've ever read, but I think I've forgotten more than half of them. That's the joy of goodreads--you come across titles you would never otherwise remember.

My third novel The Raven, the Wolf, and the Rose will be published on September 8th this year.
Praise for The Raven, the Wolf, and the Rose: “A dazzling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat… will stun readers with expressive worldbuilding and brea
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Four Ways to Write Point of View in a Story or Novel

This article explores not only how to write a novel or story from different points of view, but also why you should choose a particular point of view, depending on your goals for a given story. The article explains the pros and cons of using omniscient narration, close third person point of view, first person point of view, and second person point of view.

As an editor, I find that many first-time

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Average rating: 3.58 · 683 ratings · 127 reviews · 4 distinct worksSimilar authors
Your Roots Are Showing

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Married With Baggage

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This is a great summer read--uplifting and heartwarming, but also thought-provoking. The main character, Emerson, is a single mother who is grieving (in a complicated way) for her father, a famous novelist. I love how all the characters are nuanced a ...more
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As a South African living in the US, I was captivated by this book from the very first page. A story of family loyalty, forbidden love, buried secrets, and suppressed dreams. The language is gorgeous. I did find myself wanting to give Jack a firm sla ...more
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Are You an Alien? by Samantha Banfield-Keller
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If you have little kids in your life, you should treat them to this delightful read-aloud book full of playful illustrations. Set in Africa, the story follows a little girl who asks a series of animals whether they are aliens. In each whimsical illus ...more
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Beth Hi Elise,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author!
- Beth


Andrea Kulman Hi there & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!


message 4: by Lea

Lea Thanks for the friend invite, Elise! I'm just discovering this site - and enjoying it - your profile page here inspired me too - very best of luck and look forward to getting to know you!


Cheryl Best of luck at your upcoming book launch, Elise!




maricar thank you, Elise, for inviting me as a friend. wish you all the best with your novel... more power and happy reading! ^_^


Lauren Hi, Elise. It's always good to see a fellow 5-Spot author here. Your book sounds adorable--congratulations! -Lauren


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