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July 20, 2012
Review: The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
It's not often that I review books on this blog, but this one begs to be an exception: The Suspicions of Mr Whicher - or The Murder at Road Hill House by Kate Summerscale is hardly new (2008) - I read the updated 2009 copy, and it well deserves the many accolades and awards it has garnered. It is truly fascinating on so many levels.
On the night of 30th June 1860 the Kent family and live-in
On the night of 30th June 1860 the Kent family and live-in
July 13, 2012
Hostage of the Heart update
My Mediaeval Romantic Suspense Hostage of the Heart now has a bright new cover from Karri Klawiter. It's live on Amazon and Smashwords, and will be feeding through to other stockists in the next week or so.
By way of celebration, today the novel has a spotlight on BlurbsInBloom. Do go across and give it a Tweet (it's the new hug, y'know).
The site uploads covers & blurbs in Sweet and Sensual
By way of celebration, today the novel has a spotlight on BlurbsInBloom. Do go across and give it a Tweet (it's the new hug, y'know).
The site uploads covers & blurbs in Sweet and Sensual
June 21, 2012
Updating the Ebooks
The publishing industry does not stand still. The indie ebook industry moves at the speed of light.
It is just two years since I stopped researching the pros and cons and took the plunge. Despite the enthusiasm of others, particularly in the USA, I wasn't expecting great things. I've been pleasantly surprised and, on occasions, not a little humbled by the reaction of readers.
During those two
It is just two years since I stopped researching the pros and cons and took the plunge. Despite the enthusiasm of others, particularly in the USA, I wasn't expecting great things. I've been pleasantly surprised and, on occasions, not a little humbled by the reaction of readers.
During those two
June 9, 2012
Rain, Rain go away...
Looking back, it seems that the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London last week got off light. According to the weathermen, summer as we remember it is coming no time soon.
As we sit here in our jumpers, with the central heating kicking in occasionally, and the lights on because we can't read in today's version of daylight, my husband wistfully remarks that in twelve days time we pass
As we sit here in our jumpers, with the central heating kicking in occasionally, and the lights on because we can't read in today's version of daylight, my husband wistfully remarks that in twelve days time we pass
May 8, 2012
Random Acts of Kindness
Last Friday I gave a talk to Bridlington Library Writers. They were an appreciative group and I hope I left them enthused to study their own writing, and the writing of others, from a slightly different angle.
During the tea break a gentleman quietly pushed a tome towards me.
He'd been present at a previous talk I'd given and knew of my interest in
Native American historical life-styles. The
During the tea break a gentleman quietly pushed a tome towards me.
He'd been present at a previous talk I'd given and knew of my interest in
Native American historical life-styles. The
April 23, 2012
Happy Birthday... ZX Spectrum!
It's not often I get all nostalgic, but today is the 30th birthday of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
For those among us who have Smartphones carrying enough oomph to control a moon landing, the ZX Spectrum was the first affordable, family-friendly computer system available in the UK. It was about the size of a paperback book and had rubber keys. We didn't buy the first but got the second edition in
For those among us who have Smartphones carrying enough oomph to control a moon landing, the ZX Spectrum was the first affordable, family-friendly computer system available in the UK. It was about the size of a paperback book and had rubber keys. We didn't buy the first but got the second edition in
April 16, 2012
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April 14, 2012
Colours to light up the World
I love this time of the year. Some days the heating is on full blast, others we are able to sit outside to eat breakfast. But no matter whether it is bright sunshine or ominous cloud and Arctic wind, there are the spring flowers to light up our lives.
This photograph is part of our garden, just in front of the patio. Beneath the yellow blaze of marsh marigolds a pond is teeming with tadpoles. Ah
This photograph is part of our garden, just in front of the patio. Beneath the yellow blaze of marsh marigolds a pond is teeming with tadpoles. Ah
April 13, 2012
Featured At...
Well, Friday 13th seems to be the day to embrace.
Beneath The Shining Mountains is the Featured Book at Guerrilla Wordfare. Thanks to Lizzy Ford for hosting. Question: how many print books did this novel sell in its original format?
Reading A Writer's Mind: Exploring Short Fiction - First Thought to Finished Story is the focus of a long interview on writing and associated subjects across on Why
Beneath The Shining Mountains is the Featured Book at Guerrilla Wordfare. Thanks to Lizzy Ford for hosting. Question: how many print books did this novel sell in its original format?
Reading A Writer's Mind: Exploring Short Fiction - First Thought to Finished Story is the focus of a long interview on writing and associated subjects across on Why
April 8, 2012
A New Page
After a six week lay-off to attend to family commitments, it is time to re-assess The Plan and move back into gear.
The Bull At The Gate, the sequel to Torc of Moonlight, has been resurrected and I'm going through Chapter 2. It's set in York, a city with more history per square metre than London, and in keeping with Torc the story is based in very real streets. With Torc I spent a lot of time
The Bull At The Gate, the sequel to Torc of Moonlight, has been resurrected and I'm going through Chapter 2. It's set in York, a city with more history per square metre than London, and in keeping with Torc the story is based in very real streets. With Torc I spent a lot of time
