As we all know reading is fundamental for children in understanding and relishing the world around them, whether fiction, or non-fiction as they grow into their individual personalities. Children's Book Week began in 1919, and is the longest-running national literacy...
As many of you know having your books in a bricks and mortar store is a thrill. There is something special about a 'real' life interaction with booklovers that surpasses the 'virtual' platforms. I am extremely lucky to work with several independent bookstores and...
I am, as they say in England, 'tickled pink' to have received a book award for my western romance, Willow Tree Tears. For an author this is a confirmation that all the hard work and creativity is recognized. The initial idea for Willow Tree Tears began when I...
I never believed I could not only write a book but have it published. Now with 12 books published I'm still amazed. This has become my legacy. I can't believe it is 12 years since I began my WordPress website! How time flies.
Photo by Katrien Grevendonck on Pexels.com Part of a writers life is open mic sessions, where we read an excerpt, or sample of our work. For many this public speaking is a bridge too far, where panic sets in, and fear may make you refuse the opportunity. The first...
Between 18th - 24th October is National Friends of Libraries Week. These non-profit volunteer run groups support their local library in their community in various ways. It can be financial, political, or cultural, or a mixture of all three. Their main focus is to...
This week is Teen Read Week, which was created by the Young Adult Library Services Association in 1998 to encourage teens to be regular readers and library users. I wanted to discuss the difficulties in writing for teens, or as it is commonly known YA. This age group...
I am sharing some of my thoughts on Myths and Legends Day. As authors we constantly live in a world of make believe to create characters and settings and by researching known myths and legends we can format own our tales. And as readers we are fascinated by these...
October 8th honours the dedicated individuals who have delivered our news, rain or shine. The unfortunate decline of traditional physical newspapers correlates to the significant rise in viewership of online publications. In turn, this has seen a decline in locally...