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Nichola Thomson singing

Last night my best friend uploaded a video to Facebook that had her daughter Nichola singing on it. Now I have heard Nichola sing years ago and I have always thought she has such a lovely voice. Over the years her voice has become stronger. At one point she was even going to audition for Britains Got Talent but chickened out at the last minute. The reason? She does not have the confidence. 
Nichola is a beautiful nineteen year old girl from Edinburgh and I feel that the world needs to hear her voice and that she needs to realise just how talented she really is.The video are pictures of her nephew and I think the song works perfectly. I actually love this song and even prefer Nichola's version than the original. Let me know what you think either on here or YouTube and please feel free to share and spread the word.
Nichola singing YouTube link

Erin's English Assignment

So my daughter Erin, who is twelve, had an English Assignment which is due in tomorrow - 24th March 2014. For this assignment she and a friend have to create a magazine. The magazine is all about books and books that are now movies. She told me that as soon as she was given this assignment she knew that straight away that she wanted to interview me and after finishing reading all of Cameo Renae's books she knew she had to interview Cameo as well.Now I have to say I am quite the proud parent and after all her pieces were printed off I uploaded and tagged Cameo in hers but I thought 'Why not share it all with everyone else?' so after getting permission from my daughter here is her magazine.
Here is the front cover. Originally is was meant to have a black background so that the writing next to Cameo's picture would stand out. If you cannot read it is says 'Just why is Cameo so awesome?' I do think we all wonder that.



Here is the article about Cameo and I have to say that I absolutely love it. Her logo is so beautiful.










Here is mine. Pretty cool huh?





Thank you for stopping by :)

Erin the Fire Goddess: Changes

Woohoo it is final finished and ready for its big release on Friday 28th March 2014.I am really excited to know what you all think of it, and what is more is that my daughter Erin - who the series is named after - is on the front cover :)




Ain't it pretty :)
So what can you expect in this long awaited book? Let me show you the blurb.

Could a simple 'I love you' really break a spell? 

Dr Hammersmith is angry and Erin and Sean have to try and escape.

Can Erin deal with the Betrayal and Torment Sean put her through?

Kate thinks she sees Helen and is confused. She thought she'd killed her years ago. 

Now Kate knows she's innocent. Will Charlotte believe her? Will she be able to prove it?

Is Sean really back to normal? Is he truly completely free from the spell that bound him or has he changed?

Jo is convinced she has found someone with a new power but can she convince his mother?

Everything is changing fast. Can Erin and her friends cope?

Do you like the sound of that? If you do then why not pop across to Goodreads and add it to your TBR list :)

Changes on Goodreads

Year of the Horse

Well this year became the year of the horse and guess what? That's my Chinese Zodiac sign so that can only mean good things. To find out more about the Horse then please follow the following link:
Year of the Horse 2014





Wow it has been awhile since I have blogged. I am so sorry for that. I told my last year that I would try to blog at least once a week. It didnt really work out as planned. Well I am here now with bells on *jingle jingle*I'm trying to think what has happened since I last properly blogged. Hmmmm well you know about my daughter Erin's condition. Let's see what else is there. Oh yes I won an award for best cover of 2013 for my book Erin the Fire Goddess: Torment.

It is a great cover if I don't say so myself :)And here is the certificate. Isnt it pretty :)


Oh my first book is now available in Blackwells bookshop in Edinburgh and if it sells well then we will be discussing them buying the rest of the series. Exciting stuff right? I popped in last week so I could get my daughters to pose with a book and whilst I was there I saw a couple browsing for books for their grandchildren. Well I just had to show them mine, and guess what? You guess it, they bought a copy and asked me to sign it. It completely made my day :)
So what is planned for me for 2014? I am working hard on completely book 4 (technically book 5) in the Erin the Fire Goddess series which I have entitled Changes. I would also like to try and complete another book that I have been working on called Forever in my heart and another book that I don't have a name for yet. Also my daughter Kasey-ray has asked me to write a book about her, so of course I have already drafted the plot and wrote the first chapter. She is really excited but I have no idea when it will be complete.Already in my head the next book in the Erin the Fire Goddess series is screaming at me to write but I keep having to bat the characters away and tell them to blooming wait until I have completed the current book in the series. They are slightly quiet for now.I plan for Changes to be the epic. So far i think it will be the best book in the series so far. It is jam packed with action and OMG moments that, should, leave you the reader gasping for more. I am also trying to make this longer than the other books and so far I seem to be right on track.
Anyway I will try and blog more often.
Thank you for reading :)

Blog hop - 12 days of Christmas

Blog Hop: 12 Days of Christmas Event Date: December 1st - 12th 2013 Hosted by: As You Wish Reviews & Confessions of the Paranormal Sponsors: As You Wish Tours & Book Dragon Designs
Christmas window biscuits


I do these with my children every year. Not only do they look great hanging on the Christmas tree but they taste nice too :)



Ingredients

125g butter (cubed and at room temperature)125g golden caster sugar225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 table spoons of milk1 packet of colourful boiled sweets
Equipment Baking sheetsGreaseproof paperSieveLarge mixing bowlRolling pinLarge Christmas and small shaped biscuit cutters or a knife Wire rack 
MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C / Gas Mark 4 / Fan 160°CLine 2 baking sheets with greaseproof paperPut the butter and sugar into a large mixing bowl and cream together until pale and fluffySift the flour into the mixtureAdd the milkUse your hands to mix everything together until you have a ball of doughSprinkle a clean work surface with flour and place the dough in the centreLightly flour your rolling pin and roll the dough out until it's about 6mm thickCut out your biscuits using large Christmas shaped cutters or a knife (ask an adult for help)Transfer each biscuit to the baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each oneNext carefully cut out the shapes for the window, using smaller cutters or a knife  Place a boiled sweet into each window - if they are large sweets you can break them up by bashing them once or twice with a rolling pin whilst they are still in their wrappersUsing a fat straw cut out a small hole for the ribbonBake in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes or until they are a light golden brown and the sweets have meltedLeave the biscuits to cool completely on the baking sheets as the sweets are very hot and need to set. When completely cool transfer to a wire rackThread ribbon through each hole and they are ready to decorate your Christmas tree

Erin Tait is a 15 year old girl, who thinks of herself as a freak. She's moves to her parents home town of Galladale, where all is not what it seems On her first day at school, she meets Sean Jackson. Instantly she is besotted with him. But this results in her being targeted by a girl called Jessica Watson. She has one warning. Stay away from Sean! But he is everywhere she goes, even in her dreams. Which are soon taken over by Jessica's threats and actions against Erin are taken in school. Erin is scared, lonely and confused. Who can she turn to? Will Jessica stop this hate campaign? and can Erin control the fire within?



Most 15 year old girls usually only worry about what clothes to wear, but not Erin Tait. Erin just has to try not to set fire to anything. Easier said than done when she can’t control it. Louise Clarke is a new girl who seems to have some type of seductive power and she says she can have any man she wants, but the only man she wants right now is Sean. After discovering the diary of her great grandmother, Elizabeth Tait, Erin realises that all is not what it seems. Or rather not everyone is who they seem to be. Who is the invisible man? And what secrets does he hold? Can Erin stay away from him? And can she keep Louise away from Sean?



Erin ran away from Sean's birthday party after she witnessed Sean and Louise kiss.
Her world has since been torn apart by the pain caused by Sean's Betrayal and the fire is not only burning on the outside but from within, threatening to strip her of her sanity.
Can Erin handle the Torment that Louise and Sean are inflicting on her?Can she fight the burning from inside?

Follow Erin on her emotional roller-coaster as she begins to learn to control her fire powers and a friendship soon starts to blossom when Erin begins to learn self-defence.
Her appearance begins to change when she starts fighting with those around her.Everyone, but Erin, believes that Sean is under some kind of spell and they will go to extreme lengths to prove it.

What will happen in this third installment?


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Hi all

I wanted to write a blog because I haven't in so long so I wanted to say hi and have a catch up on what I have been up to..... no much lol (j/k)
Firstly I want to say that my beautiful daughter, Erin, who my Erin the Fire Goddess series is named after, published her first book. She is only 12 years old - How cool is that? Here is a picture of Erin:



So I thought I would tell you a little about her book. It is called 'My World, My Words' and it is mainly poetry and one short story. The reviews have been amazing - You must check them out.

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I am truly proud of my daughter, and I really hope that you could all support her and get yourself a copy. Please try and leave a review :)
For several months Erin has had problems with her foot. At first we were not sure what the problem was. She is in constant pain and tends to walk on the side of her foot. After X-rays, MRI scans, Ink trace scan, we finally we go and see a consultant at the Rheumatology department where we were told that Erin has something called Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritus (JIA). Then the people in the room started talking about medication she was going to need etc. Erin totally freaked out because they said she would need regular blood tests and injections. She absolutely hates needles. Then they started talking about the medication they use to treat this. It is called Methotrexate. Luckily they have said that Erin can take this in tablet form until she gets use to needles, through having regular blood tests.It's been a month now since the diagnosis. Erin gets nauseous from her Methotrexate and tired from her pain meds, but we know that this will help her. Also her school have helped by letting her do permanent swimming for P.E, which is great because she loves swimming. Any other sports, which she hates, she lasts five minutes and has to sit down. Erin is the same person she has always been - A bit cheeky and thinks she knows everything lol. But we wouldn't have her anyway. She loves reading and writing. Hopefully she will continue and publish more books. Not everyone can say they published at a book at the age of 12. I know I cant but I certainly did try - This is exactly why I encouraged Erin and helped her publish her book. When I was that age it was so hard to publish a your work. I use to get letter after letter saying 'We do not accept unsolicited documents' which is quite disheartening for a young girl and for almost two decades I gave up my dream of becoming a writer. It was actually Erin who encouraged me to start writing again when she asked me to write another story about her, after a wrote a short story for her school about how bullying is bad and you should stay in school and learn.  Then one day I had a dream about a young girl being bullied et voila, Erin the Fire Goddess was born.Now I have my youngest daughter, Kasey-ray, asking me to write a story named after her. Having a character named after her in the EtFG series isn't good enough lol. Well the other day I dreamt of the perfect story for her and next year I will start writing it. So watch this space. It was actually Kasey-ray's 7th birthday on Monday 2nd December. She told me it was the best birthday ever. Here is a picture of her:

As you can see, I am truly blessed to have such beautiful children who inspire me every day. I love them so much :)

The Descending Darkness Cover Reveal

Blurb:
After going from demon hunter to babysitter, seventeen-year-old SHADOW has truly hit rock bottom. One week he's slaughtering demons, and the next he has ten super-powered teenagers in his care. Shadow needs them, because without them he can't hope to defeat his new foe. But he's never dealt with other teenagers before. He never had a real childhood. He's always been a loner. Hell, he's tried the whole having-a-pet thing. It died. Shadow's mission: save the world and ensure his entire team survives the potential apocalypse. If MAEDARA, self-proclaimed fashionista and Queen of Evil, wasn't trying to rule the world, it'd be cake. Now, not only does Shadow have to deal with teens more concerned with going to the mall than fighting evil, but also a villain who, in his opinion, makes Lady Gaga look like Mother Theresa.



Interview:
I have been so lucky to have recently been able to interview Shadow from this series. It was definitely an interesting interview and he definitely had an air of mystery about him.Anyway enough of me yapping, let me show you how the interview went.
Hi Shadow, thank you so much for agreeing to be interviewed, especially since you had to travel so far to get here. If I had a space ship then I may have hopped on over for a visit to your world ;)
Shadow: Hello…

You seem a bit nervous. Are you okay?

Shadow: Not nervous…just wary. I’ve taken a huge risk coming here today.

Well don’t worry, I don’t bite. Well maybe just a little ;)
Is this your first interview?

Shadow: …yes.

How would you describe what you’re feeling right now? Would excited be a good description?

Shadow: I...uh, well…meh.

That doesn’t give too much to go on. In actual words, how are you feeling?

Shadow: It doesn’t really matter how I feel. I’m not doing this for myself. I’m doing this so that I can spread awareness.
What do you want people to know?

Shadow: No world is safe. Well…not as safe as it used to be.

That’s a serious statement. What do you mean?

Shadow: Everyone is in danger. Something is coming and those who aren’t prepared will die.

Explain more about this danger that’s coming.

Shadow: Her name is Maedara.

So it’s a person. Who is she?

Shadow: Maedara is someone you never want to meet. She’s crazy, unpredictable, awful and dangerous. In short, she’s evil.

Oooo you must tell me more. We all need to know, what is Maedara planning?

Shadow: I’m not entirely sure. From the bits of information gathered it appears that she’s forming a legion of demons together…as some sort of personal army, probably to help with her conquest.

Oh wow that does sound serious. How can we stop it? Or is the entire human race doomed?

Shadow: Again, not entirely sure, but I won’t let that happen. I have a mission and I’m going to ensure that it’s successful.

What’s your mission? How are you going to save us normal folk?

Shadow: …I’ve scoured the land for teenagers like myself – those gifted with special powers and abilities. It’s my hope that together we’ll be powerful enough to stop it.

Oooo you may want to pay a visit Galladale and meet Erin the Fire Goddess and her friends and family. But I do have to ask what if you guys aren’t?

Shadow: The earth is screwed.

Wow. That’s unfortunate. Well, how about we shift the conversation to something less…macabre?

Shadow: ….What did you have in mind?

Well, you’re a vampire, aren’t you?

Shadow: Uh, not exactly. I’m a Dhampir. My mother was human, my father…wasn’t. So I’m here.

I always thought that vampires couldn’t have children…because they’re dead.

Shadow: Yeah, I’m a scientific anomaly. Normally, vampires cannot have children. They would probably need to be recently deceased or conceive the child when the contagion is fresh in their body and hasn’t progressed to the level required of full-vampirism.

Huh?
Shadow: The theory is that my father managed to get vampire blood inside of his body, so the contagion was present in his blood stream. It takes anywhere from 48 to 72 hours for the disease to corrupt a human into a vampire. In that period of time he probably…helped my mother become pregnant. And that’s where my affliction came from.

Ah I see….I think. You view it as an affliction?

Shadow: Wouldn’t you?

I don’t know. Some people would give anything to become a vampire. What do you think of them?

Shadow: They’re morons. Next question?

Well, I have one last question. It’s a totally random, fun, super, awesome question. Are you ready?

Shadow: …Sure.

Would you rather be chased by a fluffy pink unicorn or be eaten by a banana?

Shadow: …

Inquiring minds would like to know.

Shadow: …

Don’t leave us in suspense!

Shadow: ...eaten by a banana.

Why?

Shadow: …because unicorns frighten me. And this Q & A is over. *vanishes*


Michael Chulsky
Author bio:
Michael Chulsky grew up in New Jersey and has been writing ever since his fourth grade teacher let him create a class newspaper to channel his creativity. He is the author of The Descending Darkness and currently lives with his fiancé. When not writing he enjoys browsing Tumblr, listening to music, and devouring every piece of cheesecake that falls into his line of sight.  

Where to find Michael:

Facebook PageBlog Rocking Horse PublishingAmazon PaperbackWeb Site

Ever Wrath by Alexia Purdy

Title: Ever Wrath
Author: Alexia Purdy
Series: A Dark Faerie Tale (#4)
Genre: Genre:  Fantasy/Faeries/YA/Paranormal
Publisher:  Lyrical Lit. Publishing
Release Date: Sept 15 2013
Blurb/Synopsis:
There is no hope.
Only blood and darkness await.
Shade rules as Queen of the Seelie Summer Court with her love, a Teleen Faerie named Dylan at her side. But, the dark court of Unseelie faeries will do everything in their power to rule the earth, including enslaving the human world. Arthas, the Unseelie Ancient King, has shattered the boundaries of Faerie and the human cities are filling with his evil, unearthly armies.
Old enemies become allies. New friends bring old secrets and an ancient magic to light. Alongside the Ancient Seelie Queen, Kilara, Shade needs to harness this wild magic before the lines between human and faery are forever destroyed.


Alexia currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada–Sin City! She loves to spend every free moment writing or playing with her four rambunctious kids. Writing has always been her dream and she has been writing ever since she can remember. She loves writing paranormal fantasy and poetry and devours books daily. Alexia also enjoys watching movies, dancing, singing loudly in the car and Italian food.



Places to find Alexia

BlogAlexia Purdy’s Promo HelpersAlexia Purdy’s Facebook Fan PageEver Shade (A Dark Faerie Tales) Facebook PageFacebookGoodreads Author PageReign of Blood Facebook Fan PageTwitter
Places to find Ever Wrath
AmazonBarnes and Noble (BN)SmashwordsGoodreads
A Dark Faerie Tale Series Book Trailer

Other Books in The Dark Faerie Tale Series
Evangeline(0.5) FreeEver Shade (1) FreeEver Fire (2)Ever Winter (3)The Cursed (3.5)Ever Wrath (4)

The Fawn Cover Reveal by Susan Griscom

Title: The FawnAuthor: Susan GriscomGenre: New AdultPublisher: Amber Glow BooksRelease date: Winter/Spring 2014 Note: Contains strong language and violence.
Description:
After a not-so-wonderful young adulthood—shuffled from one foster home to another—Lena Benton had hoped marriage would be her ticket to happiness. Wedded a year after high school graduation, Lena was certain she’d found her knight. But when Troy Harington’s true colors surface shortly after their glorious day of elopement, things aren’t quite as rosy as Lena had envisioned. When an unforeseen event turns ugly, all she can do is ... run!
But does she run far enough?
Jackson Beaumont prides himself on being a nature-loving, guitar-strumming carefree sort of guy, known for his eagerness to help injured animals find their way back into the wild. When Lena Benton walks into his bar, he’s once again swept off his feet with concern and desire to help the wounded. Will he risk having his heart torn apart again when the memory of the fawn he rescued as a child resurfaces?
Add it to your to wish list on Goodreads.
Something about Susan
I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, spending most of my time daydreaming or playing around in the mud. I grew out of the mud play, well, most of the time, a good soak in the mud is always fun. I still daydream often and sometimes my daydreams interrupt my daydreams. So, I write to remember them. If I didn't write, I think my mind would explode from an overload of fantasy and weirdness. To the annoyance of my friends and family, my characters sometimes become a part of my world. During my childhood, I would frequently get in trouble in school for daydreaming. Eventually, my vivid imagination paid off and I had the privilege of writing and co-directing my sixth-grade class play--a dreadful disaster, though not from my writing, of course. I'm pretty sure it was the acting.
I enjoy writing about characters living in small quaint towns and sometimes they tend to lean toward the unusual and edgy.
My paranormal playing field delves into a different milieu, abandoning vampires and werewolves, but not discounting them. Someday I might like to write a novel about vamps and those furry creatures. But for now I like the bizarre mixed with romance. A strong hero or heroine confronted with extraordinary forces of nature, powers and capabilities gets my blood running hot as does a steamy contemporary romantic suspense. Author Links:
Website: http://susangriscom.com
Blog: http://swblog.susangriscom.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanGriscom
Facebook Author Page:http://www.facebook.com/SMGriscom
Facebook personal:   https://www.facebook.com/SusanGriscom1
Goodread: http://www.goodreads.com/SusanGriscom
Other works by Susan Griscom include:

Whisper Cape, book 1, a steamy paranormal romance trilogy.










Reflections, Whisper Cape book 2











A Secret Fate, Whisper Cape book 3 Releasing November, 2013








Allusive Aftershock a young adult contemporary/dystopian








Brief Interludes – a collection of short stories









Erotic Interludes – an anthology of two erotic tales.










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Obsession Blog Hop

Today is the day that my lovely friend Georgina Hannan releases the second book in her series. And to top it all off she is having a giveaway. How cool is that? Complete Madness if you ask me :)

Now here is how your chance to win an Ebook copy of either Cursed or Obsession (your choice). We are going to playing a type of treasure hunt. Hidden somewhere in this blog is a word that is highlighted. You just have to find the word and comment. The first person to commented with the correct word will win. 

Happy hunting ;)






Title: Cursed
Author: Georgina HannanGenre: Young Adult, Horror, Romance, Paranormal Fiction
Blurb: Reality and Myths collide.A young adult story about a group of four friends who embark on a holiday together to the gorgeous countryside of Dartmoor, Devon, each of them hoping for an adventure, something they will always remember. However it isn’t long before they get what they want.The group are plagued by noises after hearing the myths and legends of the area. Is it just their overactive imaginations or is there a visitor in the spare room who is trying to get their attention?Join the group on a spectacular journey as they discover what Dartmoor has to offer.Release Date: 07th Jan 2013
Where to buy: ·         Fast-Print.net - Paperback·         Amazon (Most countries) - Paperback & eBook·         Waterstones - Paperback·         Smashwords - eBookReviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars   Great Story line and a refreshing read   16 Jan 2013 By  Penjobe
Even though I could be seen as being in the top end of the target audience - Teenagers and Young Adults. I found this book very interesting!The storyline flowed well, the Characters were well described and I could easily relate to the main character.I also loved the historical content, telling you about the places they visited with reference to real places that were accurate.I am an avid reader and found this book a refreshing change and one that can be relaxing for the more mature brain but still ignite the interest of the reader.I couldn't put it down. I would definitely recommend this book to people 11+ and even those who weren't the intended target. For me it's an all rounder.
Buy now links:
Blackwells: PaperbackAmazon UK: Paperback and EbookAmazon US: Paperback and EbookFast-print.net: Paperback Goodreads Cursed Facebook page Smashwords Cursed Blog Waterstones: PaperbackWHSmith: Paperback and Ebook

So here it is. The moment you have all been waiting for. Drum roll please...........

Title: Obsession
Author: Georgina HannanGenre: Young Adult, Horror, Romance, Paranormal Fiction
Blurb: There's a fine line between Obsession and Madness.
After a strange and exciting holiday, Daisy is looking forward to the new start University life will bring.

A life changing assignment makes her question the fine line between Obsession and Madness.

Can she tell the difference?
Can you?Release Date: 13th September 2013
Where to buy: ·         www.fast-print.net/bookshop - Paperback·         Amazon (Most countries) - Paperback & eBook·         Waterstones - Paperback·         Smashwords - eBook
Buy now Links:
ObsessionFB Page Goodreads: Amazon UK: PaperbackAmazon US: PaperbackFast-print.net: PaperbackBlackwells: Paperback
Obsession should be available in ebook format by the beginning of next week, and it will also be available to buy at Waterstones.




Interview with author:
When did you first start writing?
I started writing when I was about fourteen. I started a romance story in a collection of notebooks and my friend joined in with me for a bit. Unfortunately a lot of that story was lost so I have been re-writing it and updating it ever since.
Did you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
No, I used to want to be a teacher!
What drew you to writing young adult stories? 
Well as I started when I was fourteen it was my age group and still is just. I like writing about the way younger people see and feel about relationships and situations as it’s a lot different to an adult.
Where does your inspiration for these stories come from?
Good question! I’m not really sure, sometimes it’s just a random idea or its adapted from a dream or an advert or something in my life.
What has your experience been like publishing with Fast-Print.net? 
They have been very good and very helpful. There have been a few teething issues but mostly they have been very accommodating and I would recommend them.
What was your favourite chapter to write and why?
My favourite chapter would probably have to be Chapter 8 as I enjoyed writing it from different views. I won’t say any more than that J
Where is your favourite place to write?
My favourite place is my bedroom at my desk, which I just recently set-up J
Do you have a certain routine you have for writing? i.e. You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
My only routine is I sit at my desk and I have to listen to music otherwise I become distracted by the TV programmes.
Do you use a computer/laptop for your first draft or are you a pen and paper writer? 
I used to use pen and paper as I knew I’d always have it with me, however I hated typing it all up so I use my laptop now.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
The characters are usually a mixture of names I like and surnames of random people or first names of people I know with different surnames.
Did you learn anything from writing your book?  What was it?
I learnt more about the Dartmoor area and the places available to visit there. I also learnt that editing is very hard but very rewarding.
How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
Not that long a few months or so really. It’s the editing that takes the longest for me.
Can you describe the feeling you had when you saw your published book for the first time?
I was ecstatic! I was so very excited and I kept touching it and showing it to everyone.
Who are some of your favourite authors? 
Lauren Kate, Karen Mahoney, JK Rowling, and many more.
Have you ever suffered from a "writer's block"? What did you do to get past the "block"?
Yes I have, not sure there are many writers out there who can say they haven’t! I tend to do a few things; mess around on Facebook for a bit, text a few of my friends and family, make a nice hot chocolate and re-read what I have written. If that still doesn’t work then I put a film on and go back it after it. There has only been one occasion where I had to give up trying for the day as it just wasn’t happening.
What piece of advice would you give to a new writer?
Keep at it. Try editing your own work before giving it to a professional as it makes you so much closer to your own work and teaches you a skill.
Would you share a deep dark secret about you with us?

A deep dark secret, gosh I’m not sure I can think of one! Let’s see... I once tried writing a raunchy scene but I made myself feel embarrassed so deleted it!

The event is running along side the blog hop that is being circulated by some of the most awesome peeps on Facebook. Get connected, retweet, share and join us.
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