agent, Characters, editing, plans, Uncategorized

Naming your characters

How do you decide your character names? I was sitting on the back of the motorbike, and as usual thinking about the stories I’m writing and mulling over some character names I needed for my fantasy story. That started me thinking about where we find these names? With a name, comes great responsibility! Someone said… Continue reading Naming your characters

ideas, New Job, plans, research, Uncategorized

Coming home, a new job and 2019 plans!

In the words of Sam Gamgee, ‘Well, I’m back” ((Oh no, I was enjoying the peace and quiet and suddenly it’s all been shattered. I suppose welcome back is in order and now you’re going to make our eyes bleed reading all about your amazing travels while we have been left behind)) Now, don’t sulk… Continue reading Coming home, a new job and 2019 plans!

inspiration, Rejection, Uncategorized, writing goals

Taking inspiration from life & setting writing goals

This week I had various ideas for the blog ((Oh do tell us, we have been waiting two weeks for you to enlighten us with your wisdom)) but, it all changed after an eventful train/taxi journey ((I can tell already this is going to be boring)) So, I boarded my first train; late. Arrived at… Continue reading Taking inspiration from life & setting writing goals

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Spies, visiting, typewriters and thoughts.

Sorry my blog is a day late this week. You are very lucky to have it at all! After a lovely week spent in London and the Buckinghamshire area, I travelled back from London on Friday. Walking from Euston to Kings Cross (I know its not far!) but the heat and the fact my vision… Continue reading Spies, visiting, typewriters and thoughts.

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Day five. Daydreaming and plans

Sat on the foreshore of London, thinking about what to blog about. Listening to sound of thunder and waiting for the rain to come. Today, has mainly consisted of sitting in a hot car travelling to London. But not a completely wasted day when it comes to the work of an author. I have used… Continue reading Day five. Daydreaming and plans