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July 9, 2016
A poetic legacy – from Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape #books
Originally posted on Sue Vincent - Daily Echo:
Thank you Sue for this wonderful opportunity to talk about Mum’s recently published book ‘My Vibrating Vertebrae: and other poems’. Before I do though, I’d also like to thank two other special people: My little sister, Lorna, for finding, compiling and typing all Mum’s poems she could…
Thank you Sue for this wonderful opportunity to talk about Mum’s recently published book ‘My Vibrating Vertebrae: and other poems’. Before I do though, I’d also like to thank two other special people: My little sister, Lorna, for finding, compiling and typing all Mum’s poems she could…
My Vibrating Vertebrae by Agnes Mae Graham
Working on My Vibrating Vertebrae by Agnes Mae Graham instantly became a labour of love for me rather than just another job. Some books will do that to you. It was special firstly in that it was the labour of love by Agnes Mae’s children, our much beloved Chris Graham and his lovely sister Lorna, […]
July 7, 2016
Wordbuilding – Keeping Track
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
I’m a big fan of sticking things on the wall behind my desk when I’m working on a plot for any of my books – convoluted or not. Sticky notes and project paper abound in my world. Real paper, right there in front of you, can be a whole…
I’m a big fan of sticking things on the wall behind my desk when I’m working on a plot for any of my books – convoluted or not. Sticky notes and project paper abound in my world. Real paper, right there in front of you, can be a whole…
July 2, 2016
NEWSFLASH – Story Reading Ape Publishes Book…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
“But…but…but…THAT”S not YOUR name as the Author!” I hear you declare indignantly… That’s TRUE – I’M not the AUTHOR, my Mother is, but unfortunately she is not alive to publish it herself, (she died in 2000), so I’ve published it in her name. Today would have been…
“But…but…but…THAT”S not YOUR name as the Author!” I hear you declare indignantly… That’s TRUE – I’M not the AUTHOR, my Mother is, but unfortunately she is not alive to publish it herself, (she died in 2000), so I’ve published it in her name. Today would have been…
July 1, 2016
Please Mark Your Calendars…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Please mark your calendars for a special announcement on The Story Reading Ape’s Blog on Saturday 2nd July 2016 at 6:00 PM London, UK time 1:00 PM EDT 10:00 AM PDT Thank You ?
Please mark your calendars for a special announcement on The Story Reading Ape’s Blog on Saturday 2nd July 2016 at 6:00 PM London, UK time 1:00 PM EDT 10:00 AM PDT Thank You ?
Smorgasbord Summer Reading – Writer’s Publishing Workbook by Jo Robinson
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
Today’s Summer Reading is a book that you will want to keep by your side all year. These days being an author is not just about writing your book and then handing it off to others to edit, proofread, attach an ISBN or an…
Today’s Summer Reading is a book that you will want to keep by your side all year. These days being an author is not just about writing your book and then handing it off to others to edit, proofread, attach an ISBN or an…
June 30, 2016
Afternoon video – Abstract art – by a mammoth talent
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
I do wish that we were able to take care of a couple of these magnificent beast who are being kept safe and healthy. Not just because seeing them wandering around the garden helping themselves to succulent leaves would be a stunning sight every…
I do wish that we were able to take care of a couple of these magnificent beast who are being kept safe and healthy. Not just because seeing them wandering around the garden helping themselves to succulent leaves would be a stunning sight every…
Beta Readers
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
Not all writers use beta readers, and not all writers offer their services as beta readers, but both of these things can serve as a huge help in our writing. Looking at it from the writer’s side first, it’s important to know what it is that you’d like your…
Not all writers use beta readers, and not all writers offer their services as beta readers, but both of these things can serve as a huge help in our writing. Looking at it from the writer’s side first, it’s important to know what it is that you’d like your…
June 29, 2016
7 Signs You Have a Potion Addiction
Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
Dungeons & Dragons Potions This has been something I’ve thought about for years. It stems from the abuse of potions we did in our early D&D games. We used them for everything without a second thought because they were easy to find. A character who will be in a…
Dungeons & Dragons Potions This has been something I’ve thought about for years. It stems from the abuse of potions we did in our early D&D games. We used them for everything without a second thought because they were easy to find. A character who will be in a…
Flights of Fancy – Mañana, Mañana.. by Sally Cronin
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
Mañana, Mañana. The hot sun burnt her already tanned legs and she moved them slightly into the shade of the large umbrella overhead. She felt a small trickle of perspiration slide between her breasts and decided that it was not really that uncomfortable a…
Mañana, Mañana. The hot sun burnt her already tanned legs and she moved them slightly into the shade of the large umbrella overhead. She felt a small trickle of perspiration slide between her breasts and decided that it was not really that uncomfortable a…
