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A Balkan revival

Discover what the Europeans have always known about the Balkans Over the last few decades, the Balkan region has gotten some bad press, with its ethnic strife and civil wars. But non-European travellers are slowly discovering what Europeans have known for a long time: the Balkans are a tourism Mecca rich in history, charm, and […]
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Must see attractions to visit in London

Do you want to write for Gypsy Girl?

Not such a lemon after all

A Tale of Two Cities – Paris vs Rome

Dreaming of a London holiday

Land of the midnight sun

High Tea at The Tea Salon – Westfield, Sydney

 By Jessica Meddows  The English have an entire culture dedicated to tea: how to make the perfect cup of tea, tea cake, scones with tea, afternoon tea, morning tea, and high tea. This is something that most of Australia has taken to with relish, particularly the high tea aspect. What Australian woman (and the occasional […]
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Jurassic Lounge in Sydney

Meditating in Sydney’s pools

Enjoying the best (and free) parts of Sydney in summer

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Toasting fashion and fillies at the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Temperature falls on Niagara New Year

Norman Reedus gets zombie pranked in Tokyo

Actor Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon, our all-time favourite zombie hunter on The Walking Dead, got seriously pranked by his co-star Andrew Lincoln, the show’s crew and Nick Santonastasso, a fan of the show born with just one arm and no legs.   The elaborate prank took place in Tokyo, where Reedus and Lincoln were doing […]
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5 things I want from S4 of The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead Rehashed

Harrison Craig is The Voice Australia

Is Miley Cyrus the new Lindsay?

Claire Holt reveals Rebekah and Matt will end

4 Characters I’d Like Back on Vampire Diaries

The biggest ebook giveaway ever

SUBSCRIBE AND WIN A MAMMOTH EBOOK PRIZE PACK   It’s the start of a brand new year, and here at The Writers’ Shack we’re kicking off our official Launch Celebration with a massive, literary inspired SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE.   SUBSCRIBE to The Writers’ Shack before April 30, 2014 and WIN THE BIGGEST EBOOK PRIZE PACK EVER!   […]
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Sponsors needed for upcoming Launch Party

Be a Reviewer for The Writers’ Shack

6 things you need to know about book reviews

The negative side of positive reviews

Book Review Competition: Vampire Origins – Project Ichorous by Riley Banks

How reading can impact a child’s career choice

The impact of reading on children’s career aspects   Following on from our recent posts on the impact reading has on children, it will come as no surprise that reading helps with the development of a child’s imagination. Reading to your child instills passion, appeals to their senses, and fosters their imagination. It can even […]
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Teach your children to love reading

Children who read for pleasure do significantly better at school

The Black Swan – the impact of the highly improbable

Thinking Of Reading the Matched Series by Ally Condie?

Guest Blog: The Pool Boy’s Beatitude

How to get published with Top That! Publishing

Repost: What the Elance-oDesk Merger Means for Freelance Writers

In the spirit of sharing interesting materials that help you pursue a career writing, I thought I would share this post I read today on the merger of  freelance bidding websites, Elance and oDesk.   While I personally don’t advocate trying to make a living off these sites (in fact, quite the opposite, I’d advise […]
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Why writers should never give up

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Who’s afraid to market their books Part 2

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Where everybody knows your name

The Pain Barrier: push through or take note?

When to listen to your body, or put it back in its place     Bolstered by my commitment and success of yesterday, I was really feeling the motivation this morning as I got ready to get on the treadmill. I even had my trusty psychological trick bag in hand: have your workout time count […]
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New blog launch: Fat Gypsy Slim

Should you discount your book or give it away free?

The Beginner’s Guide to Social Media: Twitter part 1

Everybody’s doing it: 5 simple tips to do it better

Love made Torre DeRoche do a crazy thing…

Make Love Not War – 3 ways to ruin your online reputation

New blog launch: Fat Gypsy Slim

Today, The Writers’ Shack launches a brand new blog category – Fat Gypsy Slim – which will be part candid personal journey, part informational health, diet, and fitness blog.   The personal journey part has been a long time coming – 21 years in fact – or to be exact, 21 years and 2 weeks […]
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The Pain Barrier: push through or take note?

Trip down Gypsy Girl lane

Guest Blog: The Pool Boy’s Beatitude

Sponsors needed for upcoming Launch Party

Should you discount your book or give it away free?

Do you want to write for Gypsy Girl?

The 3 hottest celebrity sunglass styles

The 3 hottest celebrity sunglass styles   There’s a reason designers love celebrities – they are walking, talking billboards for their clothes and accessories. They can be the difference between a fashion line taking off or tanking.   Look at Kate Middleton – the Duchess of Cambridge. Ever since the media discovered her relationship with […]
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Is Miley Cyrus the new Lindsay?

Write for Life of Riley

Teach your children to love reading

Movie Review: City of Bones

Next Big Thing blog hop tour – Vampire Origins

Movie Review: Sinister starring Ethan Hawke

A debut murder mystery worthy of Sherlock Holmes

Book Review: Mariner’s Hollow by F.G. Capitanio     Review by Sandra Selvas Villatoro Title: Mariner’s Hollow Author: F. G. Capitanio Genre: YA, Mystery Series or Standalone: Book 1 in a Planned Series.   Blurb:  A mysterious and desolate island. A devastating turn of events. A secret that will reveal the true meaning of Justice. Fifteen-year-old Justice Worth is summoned […]
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Half blood not quite a prince but still enjoyable

Jean Harrington’s Murder by Design

Book review: Legend by Marie Lu

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Book Review: Everyone Burns by John Dolan

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater