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July 7, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 8th July 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: What kind of support do you receive (or not receive) from family, friends, and your community?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on July 07, 2024 23:00

July 2, 2024

June Round Up

So, it turns out I’m not as good at this “more regular updates” thing as I’d hoped to be. I will aim to be better though, promise!

So rather than just June, let’s talk about what’s been going on with my writing. Well, despite a stomach bug putting paid to plans of launching A Flash in the Dark at a book fair, it is out now and available for purchase!

Then I found myself in a bit of a slump. I’ve not really been too sure what I wanted to do next. I’ll admit this is in part not helped by low...

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Published on July 02, 2024 23:00

June 30, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 1st July 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Do you have a special way of celebrating when you finish writing a book? Or other achievements in your journey? How do you reward yourself?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on June 30, 2024 23:00

June 23, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 24th June 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Does your favorite genre of Film correspond with the one genre you write in?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on June 23, 2024 23:00

June 16, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 17th June 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: What’s your favourite under-appreciated novel?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

Cover image for the book Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

In some ways this is a really tough subject to cover. By who’s definition are we talking under-appreciated? This one is certainly going to generate a real mix of ideas and opinions. And with that in mind I’ve gone purely based upon my personal opinion.

This might come...

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Published on June 16, 2024 23:00

June 9, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 10th June 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Ghost writers. Let’s talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on June 09, 2024 23:00

June 2, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 3rd June 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: What is the worst piece of writing advice you’ve ever received?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on June 02, 2024 23:00

May 12, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 13th May 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Has being on your favourite form of social media taught you anything about writing?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on May 12, 2024 23:00

May 5, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 6th May 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Do you attend book selling events? (Can be local events such as craft shows and festivals.) What is your best tip to sell books at one?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on May 05, 2024 23:00

April 28, 2024

Open Book Blog Hop – 29th April 2024

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Have you ever had a weird experience that led to an improvement in your work? It could be something that came up at an event or on TV that was oddly timely.

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

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Published on April 28, 2024 23:00