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Rambling, and other such matters.

- Reading - I'm not sure if I can bear to read Go Set A Watchman. I enjoyed To Kill a Mockingbird and daren't risk sullying the memory of Atticus or Scout. Some risks are just too large to take. Sequels and myself have a shoddy sort of footing. A sequel to Sherwood ('Robin and… Continue reading Rambling, and other such matters.

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Writing Slumps, Reading Highs

I haven't been writing. There - I admitted it. What I have been doing is widely known as 'Raiding the Library' and 'Reading A Lot'. Below are a section of the books I have devoured. It's funny how you can make memories with books. What I mean is, I read one of these books on… Continue reading Writing Slumps, Reading Highs

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How To Design a Front Cover For Your Book

WARNING: Painful Embarrassment for the Author ahead. I once had a marvelous idea. (I know - I was shocked too). I had an image of a book. What, thought I, could be better than using a picture of a book and using it as the front cover of my book? It could be genius. Right?… Continue reading How To Design a Front Cover For Your Book

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An Accidental Publishing

A year ago, I travelled to America and wrote a book, amongst many other things (sort-of-fainting, firefly spottings, book bingeing, wearing a polka dot dress with blue tights and red shoes - you know, the usual). Inspired by Mystic Seaport, several friends and I sat around a table and concocted a plot. It was going… Continue reading An Accidental Publishing

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Ashley Townsend and the Author No-No #1

Today I have the pleasure of having author Ashley Townsend pop over for a visit. Grab a cup of your chosen beverage - be it tea, coffee or something nice and cool - and settle down to a chat with Ashley, who is the author of Rising Shadows, and its sequel, Chasing Shadows. Quickly! Tell… Continue reading Ashley Townsend and the Author No-No #1