Photo by George Dolgikh @ Giftpundits.com on Pexels.com I'm in the unusual position of having the potential to celebrate two Mother's Day's. In England the day is celebrated in March, however in Canada it is celebrated in May. I wondered why this was the case, so did...
The Delphic Murders
Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – My interview with Simon Rose
Hop on over to see my interview with Simon Rose today. An interview with Mandy Eve-Barnett Mandy Eve-Barnett is a multi-genre author writing children’s, YA, and adult books full of adventure and surprising twists in plot and genre. Her passion for writing emerged...
Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – My Writing Process
Capital City Press, Clareview One of the main questions I am asked is how do I write and what is my process. It may seem like a simple question, but it results in a complex answer that maybe wasn’t expected. Every writer has their own process, but it is normally split...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Model Making Update and Returning to a Manuscript
I thought I would share a update on the model I am making. It is not going to be a quick project by any means! So far I have made all of the internal cabinets and shelves and a few of the tiny paper folded items. This project will probably take me more than a few...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – In the Writing Saddle Again
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com It feels good to be back in the writing saddle again after a break after National Novel Writing Month and the Christmas & New Year's celebrations. Leaving a manuscript for a while helps refresh our brains (and Muse). Obviously, we do...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – A Holiday Book Themed Project and Writing Time
I found a holiday project to do in the week between Christmas and New Year. A small model of a library (although the label says Sam's Study). I, of course, opened it when it arrived with excitement, but this was short lived when I realized each component - shelves,...
Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Book Choice, Reviews and Racing Towards a Writing Goal
Ferney by James Long. The great thing about re-reading a book many times is you are immediately transported back to the imagery you have of the characters and their location. It is like visiting an old friend. I will never tire of this story. Which book do you return...
Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Crime Fiction and A Sneak Peek
As many of you know I am plunging into National Novel Writing Month* this month to begin the second book in my detective trilogy, The Delphic Murders. This second book is entitled The Tainted Search. My process is not that complicated -bum in seat - so to speak, and...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Plunging into NaNaWriMo Again!
Once again it is that time of year when many writers immerse themselves into a frantic month of writing. National Novel Writing Month gives writers the opportunity to begin, or indeed finish a writing project. Taking part is a challenge, it certainly motivates and is...
