Whenever I start writing a new book, it takes a while for the land to settle. For me to really know what it’s about. How it feels in the mouth. How it lingers in the brain. And then when the pieces do fall into place, that’s when I choose a new pen.
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Journal#24 – My latest MS? It’s in a ‘beta place’
Exciting times! My current work-in-progress has taken flight and is currently in the hands of a motley crew of beta readers. So, what now?
WRITING TIPS: How to plan your novel as you write it
Wondering how to effectively plan your novel as you pen your first draft? Say goodbye to messy plans and continuity errors with this handy method of recording your story notes as you write.
The new book and writing about yourself
I haven’t blogged about this one at all yet. But it means a lot to me. I’ve been writing this one since October, with a few mini breaks in between to rethink, replan, rejig, and – the usual – fret. Why is this book different? This will be my third novel, but not my third…
Hearth
Join us for a Festive Social around the Hearth on 21st December via Zoom.
Journal#23 – So that was 2022…
2022. What a year!
What’s your season?
I like to think I’m quite a self-aware person, but sometimes I have literally no idea. Now that I’ve written two poetry collections, two novels, and several other TOP SECRET books that I can’t talk about yet, I’m starting to see a connection.
Journal#22 – On setting off on a new adventure
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, it’s been a funny old year of beginnings and endings. Personal and professional. Inward and outward. While my feet have barely moved, my mind has been everywhere. Travelled lots of different lands. Walked many fells. Crossed a few fjords. It hasn’t been the easiest year. But…
Shortlisted: Kitschies Golden Tentacle Award
On the train down to FantasyCon, I discovered that Composite Creatures has been shortlisted for a Kitschie award! Oh my flipping flippers.
Journal#21 – In the Engine Room
2023 is proving to be a strange year. One I’m definitely having to adapt to.
This is the year of ideas.
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