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Book Review. The Resonance by Michelle Medhat.

I reviewed the first part of this series a while ago Then I read the second part, which carried on with the same breakneck speed and incredible action. Which leads me on to part three, which I have just finished. … Continued

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The long and winding road. Using characters in sequels and spin-offs.

Back in 2013, in my first novel, Freefall, I introduced a character called Ballantyne Alysom. He was a galactic explorer and owner of the magazine Galactographic! His claim to fame and the reason for his creation was as the discoverer … Continued

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You never saw that coming. The twist in the tale.

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Plot twists…do you have a favorite you can talk about (yours or someone else’s?) Plot twists are an essential part of storytelling and the backbone of psychological thrillers, … Continued

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Book Review. Lethal Ties by Helen Christmas.

I’ve been a fan of Helen Christmas for some time. I enjoyed her Same Face Different Place stories, here’s one of my reviews for the fast-paced and brilliantly researched series. When I heard that she was turning her hand to … Continued

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A blast from the past, revisited.

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. What historical/public figure would you most like to learn more about? Would you ever write about them? I very nearly didn’t join in this week. You see, I … Continued

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Finishing the story, why I need to write that sequel.

As well as the new ideas that I told you about last week, I Remember Everything and my other new story, My Sister Alex, I have several sequels in progress, I know that I really ought to get on and finish … Continued

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A cry for help, is anyone listening?

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Dear Diary. Write a diary entry or a letter from your character’s point of view. I’m cheating a little this week. Largely because my character can’t write. Instead, … Continued

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Another new idea. I remember…everything.

Not content with the seven or eight works I have in progress, I’ve been getting a burst of ideas, for new stories and sequels. Dare I say it, some of them seem to be moving away from Science Fiction, towards … Continued

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Just twenty-six letters, a world of possibilities.

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Inspired by a comment on a recent post. It never fails to amaze me that ALL the books ever written are made up of just twenty six letters. … Continued

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A new release from Lizzie Chantree. Shh… It’s our secret.

This week, I’m spotlighting a new story from the international bestselling author of If you love me, I’m yours, Ninja School Mum and Babe Driven. Take a look at Shh… It’s our secret. Violet has a secret that could change the lives of … Continued

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