I've decided to join the Beautiful Books link up, hosted by Cait and Skye. 1. How did you come up with the idea for your novel, and how long have you had the idea? Oh it was yonks ago. My youngest brother wanted a book written for him, about a man snatching bloody vengeance. I… Continue reading Beautiful Books – Destiny, Rewrites and Rotten Apples
How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening
... though of course you can write five thousand words at any time of day that you so choose. Obviously. Find a Comfortable Seat This is important. I used my large soft toy as a back-rest. (Soft toys are very good as back-rests - an important fact.) If it's cold, wrap a blanket around your… Continue reading How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening
Recountings: … and then there’s the bit I can’t read
*** Ahoy! Spoilers Ahead *** I like this book, I really do. However, there is a scene in it that I can't make myself read. It is neither gross nor gory (c'mon, I won the prize for most gore in a story when I was a wee wittle girl), nor against my principles (there's no… Continue reading Recountings: … and then there’s the bit I can’t read
Dedicated Cat Lady Supporter
I really want to know what the problem with being a cat lady is. Or - even worse! - an old cat lady. And even worse than that (perish the thought!) - an old unmarried cat lady. With knitting needles. And rocking chair. Because who makes the rules? Who says that an unmarried cat lady… Continue reading Dedicated Cat Lady Supporter
Recountings: A Dash of Heyer
Do you know what I feel like? Cosying up to a nice Georgette Heyer book. I've been rereading 'The Corinthian'. I brought it to work to read in my lunch break. (I'm not paid to read Georgette Heyer's books, though wouldn't that be glorious?!). And of course I laughed. Or rather, muffled a laugh (I'm… Continue reading Recountings: A Dash of Heyer
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