Hi, I’ve been thinking a lot about CVs – mainly because I’ve had to update mine and is there anyone, anywhere, who likes updating a cv? Also, the job market is a bit dire to say the least. ((Well, who wants a 46-year-old, menopausal woman who writes about dragons, fantasy worlds, serial killers and creates… Continue reading Topping up my author batteries, finding inspiration and the mental health benefits of showing up!
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2020 you started so well… a routine amid the chaos… taking back control
Well we have been in lockdown for a while now and I don’t know about anyone else, but it took until mid-May for me to finally find my feet in the new world we find ourselves in. I still sometimes wonder what the hell happened. One-minute life was running along nicely, I’d had a few… Continue reading 2020 you started so well… a routine amid the chaos… taking back control
How to portray a character? What character research do you do? LGBTQ+ characters.
This week I wanted to talk about character research. What forms of research do you do for the characters in your story? The first thing I do is go to the good old favourite - the internet search. But lately, I’ve found myself thinking more about one of my characters, which will be part of… Continue reading How to portray a character? What character research do you do? LGBTQ+ characters.
To Pseudonym, or not to Pseudonym? How can Beta readers help you?
I’ve been asked a few times why I have a pseudonym or pen name, alias, whatever you prefer to call it. I will go with pen name. ((that’s because you cannot spell pseudonam… )) HA! You cannot spell it you mean… ((hey change that back. I totally spelt that correctly)) nope, the power of the… Continue reading To Pseudonym, or not to Pseudonym? How can Beta readers help you?
Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, Bucket List, and Anniversary
Well, after the disappointment of last Saturday – the skydive was called off due to bad weather, we finally got the chance to do it yesterday… quite a lot happened so I might turn it into a little short story for next week’s blog 😊 It was awesome!!! What a rush, loved it, and cannot… Continue reading Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, Bucket List, and Anniversary