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August 16, 2017
Endings – How Important Are They?
Very interesting post. I believe less is more (and may even lead to a follow on book ! )
Last week, I talked about book openings in one of my posts. This post talks about the other end of your book, the ending. It will briefly discuss the types of endings and the importance of choosing the right one for your book.
Leaving the reader hanging – is it a good idea?
Many sources will tell you not to end your book with a cliffhanger. The reader needs some satisfaction or a happy ending to complete their reading experience. In my opinion, the answer to this is not quite that simple.
As someone who has written a series, I strive to make each book capable of being read as a standalone story. There is, however, a backstory arc for my main character that continues from book to book. What I like to do is resolve the current story within the book but provide a lead in to the next…
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August 12, 2017
10 Best Writing Tips From Stephen King
Tips from the best!
Stephen King, author of several bestsellers like Carrie, The Shining, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and Under the Dome, has sold an astounding 350 million copies of his books and counting. The 69-year-old Maine-born novelist has seen his work been converted into movies, TV shows, miniseries and even comic books. The horror and supernatural fiction writer isn’t just a commercial success, he has been revered and adorned with numerous medals, awards and accolades.
Aspiring writers can learn a lot from the American storyteller who, even after being a victim of a terrible car accident, didn’t stop putting pen to paper. King published a memoir On Writing in 2000 that also serves as a guide for budding novelist. He has given plenty of advice to up-and-coming novelists. Here are 10 of the best writing tips from Stephen King:
Read and write a lot. Reading is an essential tool to becoming…
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5 Tips for dealing with Writers Block
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Your creative motors are faltering, your engine oil has run out of enthusiasm, and you have so many dead ends in your story, you can’t decide what route to take next…
Sound familiar? Writers block can be painful, but can be overcome with the right tips and guidelines. With the help of the blog A Writer’s path, here is some good advice that I have used myself:
Try rewriting that scene; the one that stumped you. Maybe add a new character to ‘spice’ it up? I know this tip has helped me in the past.
Writers usually get ‘blocks’ when they’re bored with the story they are trying to write. Try throwing in ‘a little action’ to bring it back to life!
If you’re having issues writing consistently, try writing a couple of short stories or even start a new novel. This worked for me, and I ended up with two novels ready to publish.
Take a break, come back to it later. Forcing yourself to write is a no-no for creativity and can sap your writing energy. Also, your readers may guess!
Write for YOU, not anyone else. If you keep writing what YOU love, the words will flow. Writing stuff that is forced is a sure fire way of getting a Block.
Happy writing ! 
August 11, 2017
What Is Descriptive Writing?
Great tips here
August 9, 2017
No One Ever Died From Reading Too Much…
Such a good post
Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing
At least, not that I know. It’s a phrase I repeat to myself with each new book I begin reading. Just to put the amount of reading I do into perspective …
Last summer, someone who shall remain nameless and who does not really know me at all, told me that my problem is I read too much and need to find myself a new hobby. You can imagine how that made me feel. (In case you’re wondering, my snappy comeback was that I thought I wasn’t reading near enough as I could be reading … That was met with a blank stare.)
So, instead of heeding her suggestion, I began to read even more than I had up until then. My entire life has been about books and reading: studying them, selling them, representing them to bookstores and libraries, promoting them, and now even writing them myself.
It’s…
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Book draft
WIP. The Tourmaline Bracelet has been drafted, redrafted and proofread!
Can now confidently say that release date 30th August 2017. 
August 7, 2017
The Tourmaline Bracelet
Here’ s a picture of me in the foyer of Melbourne Museum, Melbourne. I’m in front of a WW1 ambulance (which would have had a horse pulling it), that could have saved many lives on the Front Line.
It was also the inspiration for my next book, the third (and last!) of A Celtic Trilogy. Next book already in production for early 2018.
The Tourmaline Bracelet out at the end of August 2017.
#writing #iamwritingabook #indieauthor #celtictrilogy #trilogy #melbourne #australia #thetourmalinebracelet
August 5, 2017
Book review: Remembering Babylon David Malouf
‘Do not shoot. I am a B-b-British object.’
I’m currently reading this book as research for my Creative Writing course and I can’t praise it enough! It’s a historical book set in 19th century Queensland, at a time when the European settlers were making the land their own. Gemmy Fairley has been shipwrecked and raised by an Aboriginal community (the original natives of the land). When he stumbles on a small Scottish settlement, he tries to integrate himself, with dire consequences.
This book has themes of isolation, cultural shock (of being am alien amongst your own people), of exile, fear and misunderstanding. It is also a compelling read, beautifully written with a dreamy, emotional quality in its language that resonates with the reader. 5/5
#books #reading #davidmalouf
August 1, 2017
Book Review Stephen King ‘On Writing’
I have come across this book so many times in my writing endeavours. So, shopping on the weekend in my daughter’s favorite shopping mall, I purchased it in one of the book stores.
It is funny, quirky, well written and in the familiar King style which is why he is one of my favorite authors. The start of the book is a biography of his own writing life, from childhood stories through to his first successes (Carrie, which he threw in the trash only to be retrieved by his wife).
The second part has writing tips, shown to us (Constant Reader) again in his unique style – I always feel that he’s sharing his tales with just just me, over a cosy cuppa or a beer – that’s why he’s the best!
I recommend it for any budding writers. 5 / 5
#books #reading #writing #writerslife #stephenking 
July 28, 2017
New Book Covers
My new book covers arrived this week and I’m more than thrilled with them! At the Joanna Penn seminar recently ( she’ s a successful self published author) , one piece of advice she gave was to choose different covers, to add a new dimension, thus new readers and sales. I wanted to gi wuth a more edgy contemporary look, and I’m pleased with the final result.
I used Canva to search for the right image. They have hundreds, nay thousands of inages you can use.
Next, to find a cover for my next book! The Tourmaline Bracelet is set for release August 2017
