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Category Archives: Writing
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.
First campaigners’ challenge
OK, here’s my response to the first writing prompt from the Writers’ Platform Building Campaign. The challenge was to write a piece of flash fiction beginning with the words ‘The door swung open.’ You could also add to the challenge … Continue reading
New opportunity for writers who blog
Thanks to Rachael Harrie I am about to take part in an exciting two month project designed to connect writers who blog. The Third Writers’ Platform Building Campaign is open to new entrants until August 31st. After that date, everyone … Continue reading
A Blessing
Today I want to share a piece of writing I discovered when I attended a memorial concert for the wonderful composer John Barry. Written by Irish poet and priest, John O’Donohue, John Barry loved this piece so much that he … Continue reading
Roald Dahl’s inspiring garden
Every summer the National Gardens Scheme opens the gates of many, otherwise private, gardens. I always try to make the most of this opportunity, and this year I was able to visit the garden of writer, Roald Dahl.
Get published, the Crabbit way!
I was recently privileged to be in the presence of the Crabbit Old Bat herself, aka Nicola Morgan, as she launched her fabulous new book Write to be Published at legendary bookstore, Foyles.