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July 21, 2017
Pilgrims of the Pool, by Linda Acaster, Reviewed.
The third book in the trilogy, and a fitting conclusion to a compelling story, Pilgrims of the Pool draws the threads together and weaves an ending that’s the only one possible. The book combines three strands, weaving them into a cohesive tale that takes the reader into different worlds. Nick Blaketon, in his continuing search … Continue reading Pilgrims of the Pool, by Linda Acaster, Reviewed.
July 19, 2017
Progress on the WIP: #SciFi in the Making.
The time has come. The time is now! Here’s the cover for ‘War Over Dust’, the second in the Generation Mars series. Gabi Grubb’s cover graced book one, and she’s done it again with some fine work for this volume. I love it! To be ready for the launch on 2nd September, make sure you’ve … Continue reading Progress on the WIP: #SciFi in the Making.
July 16, 2017
The Leftover, by Brooke Williams, Reviewed.
A virginal, shy, geeky, young woman falls for a broken-hearted medic on a TV reality show. This comedy romance is peppered with characters that are probably common to this televisual form of torture sold as entertainment. I don’t watch it; it’s not ‘real’ in any proper sense of the word, and generally brings out the … Continue reading The Leftover, by Brooke Williams, Reviewed.
July 14, 2017
Looking for the Best Word? Tip #46
Offering help for writers and language learners, this series of posts is a resource for all word lovers. This week’s words: Weather, absolutely essential, Sesquipedalianism, Natsukashii ‘Weather’ belongs to an odd category of words known as contronyms. A contronym is a word that is its own antonym; a word that has two opposing meanings! This … Continue reading Looking for the Best Word? Tip #46
July 12, 2017
Progress on the WIP: #SciFi in the Making.
War Over Dust, the second in the Generation Mars series, has a cover! Gabi Grubb’s cover graced book one with some fine work, and she’s done it again with this volume. I’m over the Moon with it. Should I tease you with some clues, or give you the whole picture now? Difficult. I think I’ll … Continue reading Progress on the WIP: #SciFi in the Making.
July 10, 2017
Dogsbody, by Karen Wolfe, Reviewed.
Cosy crime with dogs. Dogsbody is a Georgie Crane Comi-Crime novel by an author whose work I’ve always enjoyed. As usual, Karen Wolfe gives good value with plenty of laughs, a few deaths, and a romance that might or might not… For lovers of crime, this one will keep you turning the pages to find … Continue reading Dogsbody, by Karen Wolfe, Reviewed.
July 7, 2017
Looking for the Best Word? Tip #45
Offering help for writers and language learners, this series of posts is a resource for all word lovers. This week’s words: Cage. Anaphora. Extremely. Cage – Roget’s thesaurus lists these alternative words: stable (n), compartment (n), receptacle (n), circumscribe (vb), enclosure (n), enclose (vb), break in (vb), imprison (vb), lock up (n). Under the subheading … Continue reading Looking for the Best Word? Tip #45
July 5, 2017
Progress on the WIP: #SciFi in the Making.
A very short update tonight. The book is currently undergoing typesetting. War Over Dust, the second in the Generation Mars series, is also being covered by a creation I’m looking forward to displaying here. Gabi Grubb’s cover graced book one and she’s currently working on this volume. Fantastic Books Publishing, Gabi, and I are in … Continue reading Progress on the WIP: #SciFi in the Making.
Letting Go, by Maria Thompson Corley, Reviewed.
The characters in this lengthy romance lead full and interesting lives. They’re an ethnically diverse group with a couple of the lead protagonists being West Indian. The narrative is set largely in New York and Canada and there are cultural references to these two countries that mean little to a UK reader who’s never visited … Continue reading Letting Go, by Maria Thompson Corley, Reviewed.
July 1, 2017
Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated
Here’s your monthly reminder that the writing contest table has been updated. I update frequently; in fact, usually whenever I come across new contests. I also subscribe to a few sources for information to pass on to you here. Make sure you get your entries submitted in plenty of time, there are some spectacular prizes … Continue reading Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated
