Anstice Brown's Blog, page 14
November 4, 2020
Why I Write Speculative Fiction (#IWSG Nov 2020)
Last month passed in a blur of work, illness and exhaustion. I didn’t have much time to write and unfortunately missed October’s posting. I’m currently on a short break from work and am feeling much better. My daughter and I have been enjoying lots of fun Halloween activities and watching Disney films.
Writing News
I’m working on a couple of short stories for anthology calls that end late November and early December. I don’t think I’ll have time to look at my novel again until 2021.
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September 6, 2020
Back to Work (The Sunday Post)
The Latest in my Life
I returned to work full time this week after almost six months at home. The summer holidays were pretty good despite the Covid situation. We got to spend some quality time together as a family without having to run our online classes. We went on a few carefully planned trips to local attractions such as quiet beaches, castles and animal parks, which was so good for all of us. It was wonderful to finally meet up with a few family members that we hadn’t seen since Mar...
September 2, 2020
Fairytale Dragons Preorder & My Dream Beta Partner (#IWSG Sept 2020)
It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post to boost my confidence and encourage myself to engage with the writing community. The IWSG post on the first Wednesday of every month.
This month’s awesome co-hosts are: PJ Colando, J Lenni Dorner, Deniz Bevan, Kim Lajevardi, Natalie Aguirre, and Louise – Fundy Blue!
Writing News
Fairytale Dragons from Dragon Soul Press, featuring my short story “Forged in Flames” is now available for preorder on Kindle at the link...
August 6, 2020
Dewey’s 24 Hour Reverse #Readathon (Aug 2020)
This weekend I’m taking part in Dewey’s 24 Hour Reverse Readathon. Like the original readathon, the idea is to read as much as you can for 24 hours and any reading material counts (including eBooks, audiobooks, manga and reading to your children). The summer readathon is more relaxed than the original, with fewer hourly posts and no prizes.
It runs 12 hours earlier than the regular readathon- from Friday 7th 8 pm EST to Saturday 8th 8 pm EST. I’m in the UK, so if I’ve worked it out correctly ...
August 5, 2020
A New Short Story and Thoughts on Form (#IWSG Aug 2020)
It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post to boost my confidence and encourage myself to engage with the writing community. The IWSG post on the first Wednesday of every month. This month, I have exciting news about a short story-read on for details!
These month’s awesome co-hosts are: Susan Baury Rouchard, Nancy Gideon, Jennifer Lane, Jennifer Hawes, Chemist Ken, and Chrys Fey!
I can’t quite believe it’s August already! I hope you are all happy and healthy and ...
June 7, 2020
Tongue-tied Toad & Fluent Fly (picture book review)
Mo-ral-lee Island b...
June 3, 2020
Reorganising my WiP (#IWSG June 2020)
It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post to boost my confidence and encourage myself to engage with the writing community. The IWSG post on the first Wednesday of every month and this month’s topic is writing rituals.
These month’s awesome co-hosts are: Pat Garcia, J.Q. Rose, and Natalie Aguirre!
I hope all my writer and reader friends are safe and well. I’ve been sickened by the recent news and my heart is with those fighting for justice across the pond and else...
May 17, 2020
Getting Active (The Sunday Post)
Ive been getting active this week as Ive finally run out of excuses not to exercise. My main goals are to feel more energetic, increase my stamina and improve my overall health and fitness. Id like to get back within a healthy weight range again, but Im not focusing too much on the numbers on the scale. How I feel in my own skin is more important to me.
Ive been using the Wii Fit and EA Active II games as I enjoy the step aerobics routines on there and can easily track...
May 10, 2020
75th VE Day Celebrations (The Sunday Post)
This week, I spent a lot of time with my daughter making preparations for the 75th VE Day. We didnt have any union flags so we made some red, white and blue bunting for our garden fence from some old plastic bags. I also printed some colouring pages for my daughter to complete and stuck them up in the kitchen.
I was very proud to be part of the school choir singing Well Meet Again for our tribute video to the heroes of WWII. I think its great that we managed to produce...
May 6, 2020
My Writing Rituals (#IWSG April 2020)
Its time for another Insecure Writers Support Group post to boost my confidence and encourage myself to engage with the writing community. The IWSG post on the first Wednesday of every month and this months topic is writing rituals.
This months awesome co-hosts are: Feather Stone, Beverly Stowe McClure, Mary Aalgaard, Kim Lajevardi, and Chemist Ken!
Voyagers: The Third Ghost is Here! [image error] 7600
First, I want to say a huge congratulations to the anthology authors of Voyagers: The Third Ghost,...
