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Fourth Platform Building Campaign
Attention writers and bloggers! The lovely Rachael Harrie is running another of her splendid ‘platform building’ campaigns between now and 17 March. The campaign is a great way to discover new blogs, network with fellow writers and stretch your creative … Continue reading
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Another week of noticing
The weather may not be encouraging us to get out and about just now but there’s still plenty to notice! I’ve carried on with the January small stones project, organised by Fiona and Kaspa, and you can see the results … Continue reading
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Ten days of paying attention
In January it is all too easy to get caught up in the bustle of packing away the old year, going back to work, setting goals and making resolutions. Instead I have been taking part in the River of … Continue reading
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What does it feel like to be a newly published writer?
Today I am delighted to be offering a comfy seat and a refreshing cuppa to the wonderful Nicola Morgan, who is whizzing around the interweb discussing her latest ebook, Mondays are Red. As those of you who know her can … Continue reading
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Anthology Helps Harry Help Others
I am delighted to have two pieces of my work feature in a new anthology raising money for cancer charities, in memory of the remarkable Harry Moseley. Harry died in October of this year, aged just 11. Before he died … Continue reading
Join the story chain!
My lovely friend, and fabbie author, D J Kirkby will be hosting a brunch as part of next week’s Portsmouth Bookfest. As part of the event she wants people to contribute a line to form a story chain – one … Continue reading
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P. D. James and Ruth Rendell at the Soho Lit Fest
I recently had the privilege of seeing renowned novelists and close friends, Ruth Rendell and Phyllis (P. D.) James in conversation at the Soho Literary Festival. They discussed books, inspiration, technology and the history of the detective novel.
Carole Blake at the Soho Lit Fest
Lover of books, shoes and dolls’ houses, uber agent Carole Blake gave a talk at last Sunday’s Soho Lit Fest. I was lucky enough to get a ticket and, as today is Carole’s birthday, I thought I would share some … Continue reading
Second campaigners’ challenge
So, the second challenge from Rachael Harrie’s Platform Building Campaign is to write a post, in any form, of up to 200 words. It must have the word ‘imago’ in the title and feature the words ‘miasma, lacuna, oscitate and … Continue reading
Lovely blog awards!
In a very smile-inducing week I have been nominated for two blog awards – thanks, I am sure, to the lovely Rachael Harrie’s platform building campaign.