As writers we are used to juggling many writing projects at the same time or the complete opposite - nothing! (Although, I have to say my mind is crowded with ideas most of the time in MUSE central!) These opposing states come with their own problems, each unique and...
As a winning participant in NaNoWriMo, we are offered the opportunity of creating proof copies of our November novel. Part of this process is of course deciding on a cover for the book. I created one for my latest narrative, The Giving Thief. I liked the basic design...
No matter where you live low temperatures are unpleasant, however 'low' is relative. Low in a normally tropical location maybe a summer's day heat in others or a dry cold can be 'warmer' than a 'damp' cold. I spent the majority of my life living in England - the green...
I came across this article today and it resonated with me. We all aspire to become an excellent writer and hold famed authors up in our esteem as the 'perfect' writer or writers. However, not every work they produce is 'perfect'. This not only shocks us but also gives...
Memoirs of the rich and famous populate the bookstore shelves and our curiosity ensures we pick them up, enabling us to get a glimpse into their lives.(Well, the part they are willing to expose, anyway!) Some change our persepctive of that person, while others...
Happy Friday! A bit of fun today on your book knowledge - let me know how you got on...! http://www.britannica.com/quiz/23/the-literary-world/questions Quotes: Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that...
Recently I enjoyed the Harry Potter Exhibition (see here: http://mandyevebarnett.com/2014/02/03/creating-monsters-to-delight-and-scare/) so was intrigued to see an article advertising a touring exhibition for Sherlock Holmes. This is an exciting concept for Sir Arthur...
I want to thank Stacy at http://onegirlriot.com for kindly awarding me this Lighthouse Award and her kind words about my blog. There are a few rules so I'll get right to it. Display the award certificate on your blog. Check Inform your nominees of their award...
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain Today's image and quote certainly inspire a writer's imagination and reforces that no matter our surroundings we can always 'escape' into world's of our own making. Inspiration can come...