Firstly a sincere thank you to all the writers, authors and readers who have dropped by by blog this year - we are 3306 connected people with a love of the written word. My flag counter states I have 189 countries following me and 252 flags collected. That is pretty...
Writing: My escape on a writing retreat from 18th - 22nd May was absolutely fabulous. Surrounded by fresh spring greenery, bird song, blue skies, fellow writers and delicious food (cooked for us!) what more could a writer need? The photos above give only a glimpse of...
We all tread this writing journey with a certain amount of trepidation. Even the most successful authors have concerns. Will my novel be good enough? Is the story strong? Will I get good reviews? Have I written my best? Is there another novel inside me? It is human...
Coax - definition: 1) to influence by gentle urging, special attention or flattering 2) to get or win by means of gentle urging or flattery There seems to be two decidedly opposing sides to this manner of influence. We can see it as someone fawning and ingratiating...
Oh this was heaven sent for today's word- pun entirely intended! Azure - definition: the blue color of the clear sky. I had begun to write a poem for it : I got this far. Color of a summer’s day Bright and beautiful Azure you lighten the eye Not cyan nor blue A...