About

I’m a writer from Sheffield, England.

I’m married with one dependent cat, Munchie.

Picture of my cat, Munchie

The lord of the house - Munchie

I have a day job working at a desk with spreadsheets but away from that I write. Last year I completed a Diploma in Creative Writing and I’m busy writing and editing my novel before I start submitting work for my share of the rejections.

I plan to read more and write more and so far in 2012 I’m managing to do both. I am easily distracted by shiny objects (particularly LIVE sport) but I seem to have found my focus to write.

Two stories – The Forbidden Room; and Birthday Surprise are included in the e-book Just Get It Out There which is Out Now !

You can download your FREE copy at Smashwords.

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  1. 1 William Hatter (@MessiahComing) on November 20, 2011 said:

    Appreciated your blog on dieting & writing, and am challenged to discipline myself to accomplish my writing goals.

    Pete, you set a great example for many of the rest of us. You have actually written your rough draft, & edited 5 chapters. Congrats, and thanks.
    William

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  2. 3 rosereads on November 22, 2011 said:

    Greetings Peter,

    I’ve nominated you for the Liebster blog award. Please check via this link: http://wp.me/p1PO0E-76

    I look forward to reading more of your work !!

    Best wishes,

    Lucinda

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  3. 5 gabriellan on December 29, 2011 said:

    Hi, Pete. It’s always cool for me to find another writer in the blogosphere. Pleasure to meet you!

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  4. 7 sandrabranum on December 29, 2011 said:

    Wow you’re writing a novel. How are you doing with your script writing? I’m thinking about self publishing a poetry book because I seem to do better with that than anything else. Of course I may change my mind if I get rejects for the poem submissions still pending. Thanks for the like. Regards.

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    • 8 Pete Denton on December 30, 2011 said:

      Hi, the script writing has taken a backseat while I finish my novel. I wrote a 30 minute film script for my final assignment on my course and I plan on submitting that to the BBC, but I want to tinker with it first.

      Good luck with the poetry and an ebook sounds like a good idea.

      Reply
  5. 9 adollyciousirony on January 2, 2012 said:

    Congratulations! I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award- http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/01/02/an-awe-inspiring-new-years-surprise/ Happy New Year!
    Enjoy!
    Dolly

    Reply
  6. 10 Shannon Howell on January 11, 2012 said:

    This is kind of silly, but I REALLY like the progress bars on your blog (for your crime novel and last reads). Did you make them yourself? Get them from somewhere? Honestly, I wish there was a “like” button for them (I’m pretty nerdy, aren’t I?).

    Oh yeah, I like the rest of your blog too (as much of it as I’ve gotten to so far). Your writing style is easy to read.

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  7. 12 Craig Hallam on January 17, 2012 said:

    Nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award! Thought you should know :)

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  9. 15 cathbore on January 21, 2012 said:

    Cath Bore – Liverpool Writer About Town has nominated you for the 7 x 7 award! http://cathbore.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/ive-been-nominated-for-a-7-x-7-award/

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  10. 17 April Hawks on January 23, 2012 said:

    I am super excited for you! I, too, am writing a crime/mystery novel. I particularly like that you post your progress on your work online! That is a great idea!

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    • 18 Pete Denton on January 23, 2012 said:

      Thanks for visiting. The progress bar helps keep me working. If I put it on the site then I have to keep working, right?

      All the best with your crime novel. I’ll keep checking your site for updates.

      Reply
  11. 19 thoughtsontheatre on January 23, 2012 said:

    Thanks for the kind words over on Thoughts on Theatre. Good luck with all of your creative endeavors!

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  12. 21 buddhafulkat on January 28, 2012 said:

    Hi Pete,
    I’ve nominated you for a 7×7 Link Award. Participate if you wish, but there is no obligation to.
    Best wishes,
    Kim

    Reply
  13. 22 Magdalena Wiklund on January 29, 2012 said:

    Let me know when your book is out there!
    Maggie

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  14. 24 bardessdmdenton on February 2, 2012 said:

    Hi Pete,

    Wanted to thank you for liking a recent post of mine. I too had to check out your blog because of our shared last name.

    Actually, Denton is my married name (though I am now divorced and back in the States), My ex’s family hailed from the Barnsley / Sheffield Yorkshire area so you might be a relation.

    Good luck with your writing (I finally have a full manuscript in the hands of a publisher–for review–after 5 years). Thank goodness the publishing world is changing…opening up. Believe in yourself and you will succeed. I look forward to reading what you offer here very soon.

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    • 27 Pete Denton on February 2, 2012 said:

      Thanks, Shannon. I’m behind with accepting awards at the moment so I may be a while!

      Reply
      • 28 Shannon Howell on February 2, 2012 said:

        I know the feeling… I love getting them, but they’re quite a bit of work sometimes. I’m thinking of creating an award with a simple rule set such as: thank the sender, nominate 1-3 blogs, and share your favorite color. If I have to count past 4 while typing I have trouble :)

        Reply
  16. 29 catcherofstars on February 7, 2012 said:

    Good luck in the writing world!! I have several books in the making, but my passion of late has been poetry
    Happy writing!
    Andrea

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  17. 31 Miss Edee on February 10, 2012 said:

    Thanks for stopping by. Yes, the awards are nice. Reminds me I’m doing a good thing now and then. Feel free to poke around my blog a bit!

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  18. 33 Shadows Flame Heart on February 28, 2012 said:

    Hey Pete, thank you for liking my posts (and sorry it took so long to thank you), it means a lot to me to have other writers enjoying my work, especially that piece. And I also feel the need to ask you about the progress bar on your page. I’d love to have something like it for motivation, where did you get it from?

    Again thanks for reading and I enjoy reading your blog as well!

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  19. 35 Anna Harte on March 10, 2012 said:

    Hi Pete! Have to say, you sound like an individual with some serious work ethic — day job, writing nights, blogging away in between? That deserves a medal ;) Also, just a thought, but you mention “submitting work for my share of the rejections”… Ever think about self-publishing? It’s got it’s upsides, including no vying for the attention of agents/publishers/etc. Again, just a thought. Good luck with your book(s)!

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    • 36 Pete Denton on March 12, 2012 said:

      Thanks, Anna. As it happens, my writing group is in the process of self-publishing an anthology of short stories and poetry. I do want to try and go the traditional route first but the more I read about self-publishing the more I warm to it.

      Reply
  20. 37 thevintagestylequeen on March 13, 2012 said:

    I am returning the compliant and I have nominated you for a versatile blogger award :) http://vintagestylequeen.com/2012/03/13/versatile-blogger-award/

    Reply
  21. 39 Stef on March 15, 2012 said:

    Hi Pete,

    I looked for an email address or contact form but couldn’t find one! I’m wondering if you’d like to write a guest post for Dodging Commas?

    Happy writing!

    Stef

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  22. 41 Christina Bentley on March 21, 2012 said:

    Hi Pete,

    I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award. I really admire your determination and passion for writing.

    Check out my latest post for the rules: http://theafterdream.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/kreativ-blogger-nomination/

    Keep up the great work! :-)

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  23. 43 mac on April 1, 2012 said:

    I do love a good crime novel. Great blog- keep it up.

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  24. 44 rtd14 on April 22, 2012 said:

    Pete, if you did not already know, I have nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award. The steps are posted on my blog for last Sunday. I apologize for being late in letting you know: http://rebeccatdickinson.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/blogging-award-nominations-and-nominees/

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  25. 46 katkasia on April 24, 2012 said:

    Hello! Hope you don’t mind, but I’ve tagged you for Lucky Seven. You can find out more at: http://kasiajames.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/lucky-seven-for-some/
    Look forward to reading a sample of your work.
    Thanks,
    Kasia.

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  26. 47 Kourtney Heintz on May 24, 2012 said:

    I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award and the Sunshine Award. No pressure to participate, but if you’d like to find out more, come visit http://kourtneyheintz.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/blog-awards-time/

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  27. 50 Jeannie on June 1, 2012 said:

    Pete, for some reason you’re not showing up in my ‘Reader’ and I’ve noticed just now it doesn’t show me “Following”! So I’ve clicked it again. :)

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    • 51 Pete Denton on June 2, 2012 said:

      Your reader is discriminating against me :) I think wordpress sometimes *unfollows* people for you. It’s a meanie like that.

      Reply
  28. 52 adollyciousirony on June 3, 2012 said:

    You are loved my dear friend, please accept my gift for you here:
    http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/06/03/more-recognition-awards-and-you-are-loved/

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  29. 56 mutantbee on June 18, 2012 said:

    I’ve nominated you for the Lucky 7 Blog Award! :)

    http://mewriteyouwrite.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/another-award/

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  30. 58 4amWriter on July 2, 2012 said:

    Hiya Pete, I figured it’s about time I officially followed you (yes, I’ve been lurking, sorry–blame it on Shannon & Julie). Anyway, I enjoy your blog, I think your cat is adorable, and I hope your migraines ease up a bit. :)

    Reply
  32. 62 Gary Henson on September 13, 2012 said:

    Cool site, Pete! The writing journey is a long but satisfying one, is it not? Best of luck and keep writing!

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  33. 64 Jen Reg on January 13, 2013 said:

    hi Pete! i have been so inactive for so long in my blog but i wanna thank you for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger award. i don’t feel so versatile now that i haven’t had the time to care for my blog but the nomination is very much appreciated. see you around!

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  34. 66 H. Conrad Miller on January 16, 2013 said:

    Hey Pete,
    I recently had another writer send me this excellent self done interview in the form of a blog chain. It suggests that I send it to other authors that I know and Of course you came to mind. Here are the basic questions. I can’t wait to see what your answers are.

    Conr’

    What is your working title of your book (or story)?
    Where did the idea come from for the book?
    What genre does your book fall under?
    Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
    What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
    Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
    How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
    What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
    Who or what inspired you to write this book?
    What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

    Be sure to link back to me as the originator and then tap 2-5 others who are writers like us who could benefit from the exposure.

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  35. 68 Salman Alvi on January 17, 2013 said:

    I nominated you for an award at http://wp.me/pEn4Q-6h

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  36. 71 zehirablog on February 10, 2013 said:

    Hi Pete, Thank you for checking out my Blog and your supportive comments. I have enjoyed what I have read of yours so far and look forward to reading more in the future.

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  37. 73 soulofspice on February 16, 2013 said:

    Solo glad I stumbled upon your blog. Enjoyed your reviews. I started writing a book 2 years ago & stopped. Hope to get some tips from your site.. Do visit my cooking blog. I’d love to hear what you think about it . Charu

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  38. 75 Experienced Tutors on February 18, 2013 said:

    Many thanks for your follow – much appreciated

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  39. 76 tyroper on February 18, 2013 said:

    Thank you for tagging me for the next big thing blog hop. It made me think and was a good exercise. I have nominated you for the REALITY blogger award.

    http://firstnovelblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/the-next-big-thing-blog-hop/

    Congratulations, and thanks for the encouragement.

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  40. 78 ajaytao2010 on February 24, 2013 said:

    Nice reading about you.

    Thanks. for visiting my blog Ajaytao2010@wordpress.com. Browse through the category sections, I feel you may definitely find something of your interest.

    Reply
  41. 81 lilyluna93 on February 28, 2013 said:

    Hey, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award :) the post is here – http://writersblock93.wordpress.com/ If you don’t want to or cant no worries :) If no, no worries!

    Reply
  42. 83 H. Conrad Miller on March 2, 2013 said:

    Pete,

    Hopefully it is ok to send you a message like this via your comments section. I did not see any other contact information.

    First things first, great job with the blog. I love the variety and the great insights that you blog about writing and being a writer. That being said I was curious if you would be interested in doing a guest blog post for my blog? I have decided that I would like to get more people’s perspectives on writing so that my blog can help more writers. And I was thinking that having a blog post from England would be great. Not because I am going to ask you to explain the difference between writing in England versus the US or anything like that. But I do think it would interesting to just see your normal writing routine in your own words. When I lived in England I discovered that there were plenty of subtle differences in the culture, society and life in general. And I think it would be awesome to get that kind of perspective about writing. Just a post that is what you already post, a day in the writing life of Pete Denton.

    Granted I totally understand if you have a packed schedule and won’t be able to do it. But if you are let me know. hcmiller(At)asideofwriting(Dot)com

    Cheers,
    Conr’

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  43. 85 rtd14 on March 5, 2013 said:

    Pete, I know I’ve nominated you for things before, but I nominated you again for the Illuminating Blogger Award. http://rebeccatdickinson.com/2013/03/04/when-you-are-recognized/

    Reply
  44. 87 Nanny_cool on March 6, 2013 said:

    Wow, how many awards! I am going to have to follow you now as want to know how you get on with your novel x

    Reply
  45. 89 nice blog on April 3, 2013 said:

    Good web site you have here.. It’s difficult to find quality writing like yours nowadays. I honestly appreciate people like you! Take care!!

    Reply
  46. 91 aimi on May 13, 2013 said:

    Thank you for following my blog!!

    Reply

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