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November 1, 2018
Writerly Wisdom
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Writerly Wisdom
“ Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It’s one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period. “
– Nicholas Sparks
October 28, 2018
5 UNDERRATED SPOOKY BOOKS TO BINGE READ THIS HALLOWEEN
Wow, what a great shout out for Zombie Playlist on hjbookblog. Head over and click that follow button for all things bookish.
So as Halloween’s just around the corner I thought of making a list of some of my absolute favorite books to get you ready for the spookiest day of the year.
Here I have compiled a list of 5 books, each belonging to a different sub-genre. These books are underrated but are bound to overwhelm you. And I cannot recommend them enough!
Three Little Words by J. M. Robson: It is a Horror-Thriller novel with a solid back-story that made me fall in love with the book instantly. Here Robson, weaves an amazingly original story with the elements of horror, mystery, thrill and romance. This book is sinister and is bound to haunt you for some time.
My Review of ‘Three Little Words’…
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2. Ember Burning by Jennifer Alsever: Ember Burning is…
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October 25, 2018
Update 26/10/28
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Writing
October, where have you gone?
Along with planning a Harry Potter party for my daughter in November, a chest infection, weaning my baby, and reading, I have managed some writing sessions. I didn’t reach massive word counts, but I’m back in the swing of it, especially now I have started drafting on my phone. Why didn’t I think to do this before?
You never know, I might have a WIP teaser to share in November’s update…
Reading
Once again, it has been a month of short reads. Big reads need time and investment- I have neither. However, I hit my 40 books Goodreads challenge this month.
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Here are the links to my October reads:
What the Dead Fear by Lea Ryan
Book Idea Generator by James Green
Virus the Unknown by Larry Finhouse
Blogging
Just yesterday I hit a fantastic milestone! 500 followers. I’m so grateful to all my new and old followers for clicking that follow button for my little, ol’ blog.
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What’s Coming Up?
Oh, you mean apart from my daughter’s birthday and getting ready for Christmas? Yes, you did hear me right. Christmas is just around the corner, so much so our town’s Christmas lights turn on is Nov 30th, and guess what? We put our decs up when the lights are turned on. It has become a bit of a tradition. Not forgetting, I have a 2nd child now, and in this house that means a 2nd elf has to come and stay from December 1st.
I’m also sorting my children’s advent calendars in November. Last year, I made a lucky dip for my daughter. This year, both kids are getting 24 books- one a day until Christmas eve. No, they’re not brand new books. Charity shop books have the same stories in them 
500 Followers!
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Today marks a great milestone for Writerly Bookish Stuff. It was great to receive the notification telling me I hit 500 followers!
I’m grateful to all my followers, old and new, for clicking that follow button and joining me in all things writerly and bookish.
Thank you!
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Book Review: What the Dead Fear by Lea Ryan
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What the Dead Fear by Lea Ryan 3.5/5
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Juniper Townsend died of carbon monoxide poisoning at the ripe, old age of 22.
However, death isn’t the end. In Limbo, she finds a foggy wasteland and strange creatures. She also discovers that during night hours, she can walk among the living. But there are rules. Never influence destiny. Never interfere, because the consequences are dire.
Will she sacrifice eternal freedom to save the innocent?
Review:
An interesting take on the afterlife, or at least a part of the afterlife. Ryan adds characters with interesting dynamics in their personalities. Good and bad are blurred in some respects.
This short story is followed up by a sequel. Some intriguing narrative points are laid in place that should result in a sequel with potential. I just wished this book was a little longer to establish the relationships between the characters a little more fully.
The opinions expressed here are those of K.J. Chapman and no other parties
All books reviewed on this blog have been read by K.J.Chapman
K.J.Chapman has not been paid for this review
October 23, 2018
Writerly Wisdom
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Writerly Wisdom
“ People who can write a book usually do. “
– Jilly Cooper
October 19, 2018
Goodreads Reading Challenge 2018
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I have just realised that I have hit my 40 books Goodreads Challenge. Whoop whoop!
This year has been a little more hectic with the addition of my son, so last year’s 80 book goal was a no go. Halving that total for 2018 was spot on. Granted, I have read a lot of novellas due to a lack of time, but I’m amazed I hit 40 with how crazy this year has been.
However, that isn’t me done! I shall see what my actual amount is at the end of December.
Are you participating in the Goodreads Challenge? Have you hit your goal, or still working on it? There’s still time, so good luck.
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October 17, 2018
Book Review: Book Idea Generator by James Green
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Book Idea Generator by James Green 3/5
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Are you struggling ato come up with ideas for your next book?
Want to know the best niches?
TURN YOUR MIND INTO AN IDEAS MACHINE AND FIND YOUR NEXT PROFITABLE NICHE!
This book will focus your mind and help generate hundreds of ideas for your next book.
Book Idea Generator will demonstrate how you can release killer ideas for your next book.
Review:
This book is about helping writers (of non fiction in particular) find niche markets on subjects they may have knowledge, education, or experience in. It is a strategic look at generating book ideas that should sell well.
Now, strategy is one thing, to me, passion and strong knowledge or advice is another. I find it hard go grasp the concept of writing purely for sales. Passion shines through, even in non fiction. That essence could be lost.
A lot of the information provided seems to be common sense, but there are links to helpful tools, and the author’s own software.
If what you are after is a helpful guide into niche Amazon categories and keywords, then this book is for you.
The opinions expressed here are those of K.J. Chapman and no other parties
All books reviewed on this blog have been read by K.J.Chapman
K.J.Chapman has not been paid for this review
October 16, 2018
Writerly Wisdom
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Writerly Wisdom
“My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.”
– Charles Dickens (David Copperfield)
Writerly Bookish Me
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I have quite a few new members of late, so I thought I do a quick post to tell you who I am and what I write.
I’m known as K.J to most due to my author name, K.J.Chapman, but my name is Kayleigh. I’m a 32 year old mother of two (one is just 5 months young), and I am a self published author of 5 books.
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I particularly like to write in the urban fantasy and fantasy genres, not forgetting the zombie off-shoot of the horror genre.
This blog is dedicated to all things writerly and bookish, and I make all my book related announcements through here.
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Currently, I am dedicating Wednesdays to my Writerly Wisdom posts for author quotes and tips. Book reviews are posted as and when I finish a book, and the last Friday of every month is an update post on my writing life.
Thank you to my new followers for joining me, and thanks to my old followers for sticking around.
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