“We can’t kill him.” The pronouncement hung in the clearing like a gloomy smog. “I mean, we may want to. But we can’t.” Amelia raised her head. “Torture?” she suggested hopefully. She was subjected to a hard stare from her brother, a towering and noble figure of reluctant righteousness. “Outlawed,” said he. “Accidental homicide?” she… Continue reading Chatterbox – Cupcakes and Murder
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The 777 Challenge (or Wheelbarrows and Heroines)
I have been very kindly unofficially tagged for the 777 Challenge by proverbs31teen. Thank you, and I accept! The 777 challenge requires you go to Page 7 of your work-in-progress, scroll down to Line 7 and share the next 7 lines in a blog post. Once you have done this, you can tag 7 other… Continue reading The 777 Challenge (or Wheelbarrows and Heroines)
The Pros and Cons of Writing in First Person, Present Tense
In January, I knuckled down and managed to write the sequel to The Dragons We Hunt. Next up? A sequel to that sequel to write - the final book in a trilogy written entirely in first person, present tense. In honour of squeezing out book number two, I have compiled a list and entitled it:… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Writing in First Person, Present Tense
Dear Character … ‘Less Personality than a Cardboard Cut-Out’
One of my characters has been giving me a little trouble. One day, once upon a time, I decided to have it out with him and wrote him a note. He responded. No, you may not doubt my sanity. Dear Character, You are as one-dimensional as a piece of paper and have less personality than… Continue reading Dear Character … ‘Less Personality than a Cardboard Cut-Out’
In Which I have Another Guest
If you have a moment, put your feet up, grab a cuppa and a biscuit and settle down as I have another guest on this blog. Today, on this slightly overcast English morn', I am joined by E. Kaiser Writes, author of Jeweler's Apprentice and the new Thaw series. Tell me a little about your… Continue reading In Which I have Another Guest
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