Lindsey Paley's Blog
February 10, 2015
What is Love?
The Crazy Pursuit of LoveIn my latest novel - 'The Crazy Pursuit of Love' - the main character Lydia Chambers sets out on a global challenge to discover the secrets of enduring love. What makes some relationships last and other fall by the wayside?
In her research she visit Malta, which has one of the lowest 'break-up' rates in the world. She also visits Hawaii, Singapore and Copenhagen. Denmark has one of the highest divorce rates in Europe, yet it tops the 'Happiness Index'. Why?
What will Lydia find in her Crazy Pursuit of Love?
In her research she visit Malta, which has one of the lowest 'break-up' rates in the world. She also visits Hawaii, Singapore and Copenhagen. Denmark has one of the highest divorce rates in Europe, yet it tops the 'Happiness Index'. Why?
What will Lydia find in her Crazy Pursuit of Love?
December 1, 2014
Character Names
I love writing, but do you know what I find the most difficult bit? Naming the characters! I have lists and lists of girl's names and boy's names and I hum and haa over them until my head is in a spin. I've even held competitions for readers to name a character!
I pick one that I think is just right, for the character's age, personality, appearance, cultural background, role in the story and guess what? I've given all my main characters names beginning with the same letter or, as with my current work in progress, ones that rhyme!!Ridiculous.
Why is it so hard?
I pick one that I think is just right, for the character's age, personality, appearance, cultural background, role in the story and guess what? I've given all my main characters names beginning with the same letter or, as with my current work in progress, ones that rhyme!!Ridiculous.
Why is it so hard?
January 20, 2014
New Year Writing Resolutions
When I was asked what my writing goals were for 2014, I did not have to think for too long. I rather optimistically signed up for NaNoWriMo in November and managed 500 words only!! I know, dreadful!However, I did get my first sentence down and have allowed this to inspire me to continue.
So...my first goal is to complete my new novel - 'The Wedding Yarn' - a light-hearted inspirational story about love, weddings, competitions and .. oh yes... knitting!
I hope some of you have read my last novel 'Stiletto Heels or Bicycle Wheels?' which is available on Amazon kindle. It contains some delicious recipes to try. I hope you have better results than Rosie Hamilton did!
http://www.amazon.com/Stiletto-Heels-...
I have two further novels in the pipeline for 2014 with publishers Prism Book Group which I am very excited about. Why not stop by Prism Book Group for myriad choice of inspiring reads and for 20th and 21st January a chance to win a bundle of prizes.
http://www.prismbookgroup.com/
I'm an avid golfer too - fair weather only - so another goal is to finally achieve that elusive handicap certificate. I'm not holding my breath - maybe a goal for 2015.
So...my first goal is to complete my new novel - 'The Wedding Yarn' - a light-hearted inspirational story about love, weddings, competitions and .. oh yes... knitting!
I hope some of you have read my last novel 'Stiletto Heels or Bicycle Wheels?' which is available on Amazon kindle. It contains some delicious recipes to try. I hope you have better results than Rosie Hamilton did!
http://www.amazon.com/Stiletto-Heels-...
I have two further novels in the pipeline for 2014 with publishers Prism Book Group which I am very excited about. Why not stop by Prism Book Group for myriad choice of inspiring reads and for 20th and 21st January a chance to win a bundle of prizes.
http://www.prismbookgroup.com/
I'm an avid golfer too - fair weather only - so another goal is to finally achieve that elusive handicap certificate. I'm not holding my breath - maybe a goal for 2015.
