Read. Read books, cereal boxes, warning signs, gravestones, instructions (ignore those), menus and timetables. Listen. Listen to storytellers, tapes, records, liars, truth-tellers (maybe), gifs, voicemail messages and sports commentary. Understand. Understand that with each nugget of someone else's world you uncover you will stretch in all sides and you will understand that this is a... Continue Reading →
Review of the Year or What the Hell was That?
I think it's safe to say most of the reviews this year will be asking 'WTF?' Political and world events seemed to just be one cataclysmic event after the other. And on a personal level, I've had a couple of 'WTF' moments too. I won't miss this year one bit. But for me, there have... Continue Reading →
The Princess who Loved Words: Farewell Carrie Fisher
When Terry Pratchett died, it affected me because he shaped the person I am today. The same is true of Carrie Fisher, albeit in a different way. To women of a certain age, especially those in love with fantasy, she was an icon. There weren't a great deal of notable female characters in the genre... Continue Reading →
5 Ways to Promote your E-book
If you want people to read your e-book, you'll need to do some 'metaphorical' legwork. And if, like me, you're new to all this and aren't sure where to start, here's some basic (and free) ways to promote your e-book. 1. Add yourself as an author on Goodreads Goodreads is like Trip Advisor for books... Continue Reading →
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Words
If you’re a writer, you’re going to love words. But part of that love comes from your knowledge of their power. Words are beautiful gifts - with sharp edges. I believe in freedom of speech. But we often act as if words exist in a vacuum. They do not. Our ability to communicate has given... Continue Reading →
Visiting Virginia Woolf – A Trip to Monk’s House
Monk's House was once the home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Today it's owned by the National Trust and the unassuming 18th century cottage with a beautiful big garden and orchard is a world away from the grand buildings it's known for. Virginia's writing shed can be found in the orchard, and she resides here... Continue Reading →
“Under this Skin” available to buy on Amazon!
"Under this Skin" ebook is available on Amazon! The link goes to Amazon UK Kbut it's up on other countries websites too - just search for "Under this Skin". And you can borrow it for free if you're a Kindle Unlimited customer. If you're not sure if it's right for you, check out my blog... Continue Reading →
Read the Book Jacket Blurb for “Under this Skin”
Here's a peek at the back jacket blurb for "Under this Skin" - due out this Saturday 22nd Oct! Forty-something, divorcee Trude doesn’t expect much from life anymore. Least of all a mysterious box, a possible romance and some distinctly unusual ‘growing pains’. When a neighbour she barely knew dies and leaves her a box... Continue Reading →
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