‘My debut novel, The Dinner Party, will be published in September 2025 by Little Brown in the US and Tinder Press in the UK. I would not have come this far without the expert help, guidance and friendship of Jill Dawson.’ Viola Van De Sandt mentored by Jill for Gold Dust.

Gold Dust mentee Viola van de Sandt's debut novel, The Dinner Party, to be published in September 2025 by Little, Brown (US) and Tinder Press (UK)! "I would not have come this far without Jill [Dawson]." For info on Gold Dust's superb mentors visit   https://t.co/J5nkD4ElqZ

Working on a novel? Jane Rogers, Sarah May, Shelley Weiner ... Just some of Gold Dust's outstanding mentors who are available now.

Jill Dawson will be at the Kings Lynn Literary Festival on Saturday 28th September, with authors Rachel Hore and D J Taylor, talking about historical novels and turning true stories into fiction. Come and say hi!

Fantastic opportunity to see award-winning novelist, Jill Dawson, speak at Bury St. Edmunds Literary Festival on Sunday 13th October! For more info and to book tickets  https://t.co/NPEJI0IxA7

It's September! Ready to start writing a new novel? Gold Dust's fantastic mentors include Stephanie Cross, Kate Pullinger, Lesley Glaister and more.

Beat the winter blues with energy and joy! Increase resilience and recover from rejection. Sign up to Gold Dust's brand new 3-day online course for writers in January