This week we celebrate two special poetry days - 28th Great Poetry Reading Day and 29th National Poem in Your Pocket Day. The “Epic of Gilgamesh” is thought to be the oldest recorded form of poetry. It was written in 2100 B.C. on tablets that were then used on city...
Was reading about magical realms a part of your childhood? Oh, most definitely. Some of my favorite books were the Dragonlance series, which is from Dungeons and Dragons. And Star Wars - which is like wizard fantasy in space - is one of my all time favorite things....
Although, as a Gemini, I am supposedly an air sign, it is water that draws me. It is the element that resonates deep in my soul, it relaxes and calms me. I was told by my parents that on my first trip to the 'seaside' I crawled into the waves without a care. My father...
The Tunnels of Buda A Soul Catcher Novel The second installment of Don Sawyer’s critically acclaimed Soul Catcher series continues in mystery and magical form The Mester is dead or maimed and the black stone used to control his network of gem makers is in Barbara and...
As many of you know I have been intrigued with reincarnation for decades (there are several other blog posts about it on here - just search them) and one of my favourite books is Ferney by James Long. It captivates me every time I re-read it. The characters, the...
Ever-After, Volume One: Romance Anthology Our romance anthology launched on 1st April, and you have such a diverse choice of stories to choose from - each one is unique to the author. My story is called Soul's Cruise - I hope you like it. ❤ contemporary❤ paranormal❤...
This week we celebrate those marvelous people - librarians! From 6th-12th it is National Library Week, with the 8th as National Library Workers Day and the 9th National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day). Librarians facilitate access to...
So we have a multitude of literary celebrations and 'days' this month, including D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Month, National Card and Letter Writing Month, National Poetry Month, National Literature Month, School Library Month. In addition just this week are -...
Today I'm sharing a character study of Rachel Hart, the mother of Natalie, the main female character in my current WIP - Captive in Turkey (title pending). I'm asked a lot about my writing process so I hope this explains some of the way I create character's within my...