The 23rd January is National Handwriting Day. There is a significant decline in handwriting as we utilize technology with multiple devices to 'do' our writing for us from simple texts to digital note taking for study lectures, to writing systems on our laptops. I...
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BIBLIOPHILE’S COLLECTIVE TUESDAY – FERVOR IN ROMANCE
The word fervor's definition is 1. great warmth, passion, or earnestness of feeling or 2. intense heat. According to the Romance Writers of America, "Two basic elements comprise every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally-satisfying and optimistic...
WORDSMITH’S COLLECTIVE THURSDAY – LAYOVER ESSENTIALS FOR A WRITER
While most of us have experienced the dreaded layovers at airports, there are some ways to make the time more pleasant, especially as writers. We can utilize the time to write a new chapter or scene for our current project, or plot out a whole new story idea. I did...
BIBLIOPHILE’S COLLECTIVE TUESDAY – SHORT STORY
At last month's writers meeting we were given the title - I, Nausea of Yellow Sun. We had to create a story inspired by this title. I am sharing mine. Let me know what you think. As I stand before my fellow Yellow Sun inhabitants after so many years, I note the...
WORDSMITH’S COLLECTIVE THURSDAY – THE IMPORTANCE OF THAT FIRST LINE
As writers and authors we know we need capture our readers attention. After a potential reader has picked up our book, possibly due to the cover artwork and reading the blurb, the first line or two can clinch the deal. So the most worked on, pondered and despaired...
BIBLIOPHILE’S COLLECTIVE TUESDAY – INSIDE WILLOW TREE TEARS RESEARCH
After a request concerning my research into barrel racing, I can cover some here concerning my protagonist, Madison's life. As previously mentioned I am grateful to Kendra Edey, a champion barrel racer, for her kind assistance in understanding the technicalities of a...
WORDSMITH’S COLLECTIVE THURSDAY – FIRE HORSE YEAR AHEAD
As many of us know 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, whcih actually begins on 17th February. This allows us time in January to delve into what we want to accomplish this year, whether personally, or professionally. The Fire Horse characterises enthusiasm,...
CREATIVE EDGE Press Release – CC Robinson
Divided, the first book in the Divided Series from critically acclaimed author CC Robinson has been named a winner in the prestigious Pencraft 2025 Seasonal Best Book Awards in the Young Adult – Science Fiction / Fantasy Category All he wanted was to escape the walls...
WORDSMITH’S COLLECTIVE THURSDAY – AUTHOR OPPORTUNITES WITH RELATABLE MEDIA
As many of you know I am the Scouting Manager for Relatable Media. This company has many opportunities for authors to write, talk, discuss and promote their work. https://www.relatable-media.com/ As writers and authors we are constantly trying to get our stories out...
