In the last article, we looked at general overwriting. Adding too much empty padding that doesn’t add anything to your story is the single worst error that writers, particularly new writers, make. Angela walked across the kitchen. She picked up the kettle and turned on the tap. She put the kettle under the tap and… Continue reading The Commandments of Self-editing Part Two
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Author Interview: Peter J Merrigan
We would like to introduce …. Peter J Merrigan. Author of The Camel Trail, Rider, Lynch, Stone Heart and Forged Stone. Peter opened his writing career with his three excellent thrillers and now writes Historical Celtic Fiction. He is one of the best, most intelligent and technically correct authors of indie fiction out there. … Continue reading Author Interview: Peter J Merrigan
Review for Bi The Way by Sarah Northwood. Guest Review by Helen Pryke
In this book, the author begins with the emotional moment her teen came out to her and then takes us back in time to when she and her husband decided to start a family. Sarah’s love for her family shines through. Her honesty about her mistakes and her journey to better understand everything her teen… Continue reading Review for Bi The Way by Sarah Northwood. Guest Review by Helen Pryke
2 June 2021 Iguanas and Catflaps
We waited for ten minutes yesterday to get a video of Trev coming in through the catflap and the dog’s excitement at said event. But there’s this thing with iguanas. They are the cleverest animals on the planet. And their first example of this genius is keeping it hidden from their humans. Their superpower costume… Continue reading 2 June 2021 Iguanas and Catflaps
Book Review of Faire’s Fair by Grace Grahme
This book will make you believe in love. The hardest heart can’t fail to be warmed by this story. It’s a classic love story with all the elements you expect, plenty of romance, love, sex, travel, conflict, and resolution. Set between Texas, Glasgow, and Paris with a skiing stop-off somewhere in Northern Europe,… Continue reading Book Review of Faire’s Fair by Grace Grahme
The Commandments of Self-editing Waffle, White Noise, and Tumbleweed
As writers, we all add useless words to our work. It could fill ten articles—with half of it being useless words—without delving deeper into editing rules. This article is going to uncover some of the pitfalls of overwriting and rambling. Waffle, white noise, and tumbleweed will kill your book. Get your weedkiller on them and… Continue reading The Commandments of Self-editing Waffle, White Noise, and Tumbleweed
24 May 2021 Theft, Fraud and Plagiarism
I thought I’d begin with a pretty picture that has absolutely no relevance to the article, just because it adds beauty, and we have an unpleasant warning in this week’s blog. On Friday, I exploded our kitchen—ever the drama diva. I was so busy working that I forgot the eggs I’d put on to boil… Continue reading 24 May 2021 Theft, Fraud and Plagiarism
Review of The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
This book has received some very unkind later reviews on Amazonuk. I don’t understand why. I enjoyed it and am giving it an 8 out of 10. Yes, the main character was obsessed with sleep deprivation, and the point was hammered home a tad as she tended towards whining, but I didn’t find her unlikeable.… Continue reading Review of The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
19 May 2021 Vintage Mics and Plasticine Smiles
So, it’s Hubby’s birthday on Saturday. I am predictable in my predictability. He’s a musician, so I buy him music gear every year—he buys himself better presents. I can’t even remember what I bought him last year, some gadgetry or leadery, mixery or recordery. And then he topped it and treated himself to the best… Continue reading 19 May 2021 Vintage Mics and Plasticine Smiles
Jenna O’Malley (Dedication in Book) for Bound by Fate and Blood 20th May 2021
Best Book Editors, Katherine Black: You’ve become more than my editor and mentor. I enjoy our enlightening conversations so much. Thank you for teaching me and encouraging me through Book 2’s ups and downs.