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September Reads

Another good reading month! Before I chat about my favourites, I have to give a shout out to Jenny Colgan. Her novels have been an absolute godsend during this weird time. When I feel my anxiety levels creeping up, I grab one of her books from the library and lose myself in jolly tales ofContinue reading “September Reads”

August Reads

August was a cracking month for reading. I am woefully behind on my challenge to read 120 books this year, which I’m still not quite ready to admit defeat on… BUT I’m loving reading again and I have three great favourites to tell you about. In A Dream You Saw A Way to Survive byContinue reading “August Reads”

Habit

How do we make writing a habit? A lot of you will have experienced that wave of creativity when you first start writing. Suddenly, something clicks and you’re away. It may last for only an hour, or a few days. Mine lasted for the whole of the first draft of my first book. I wasContinue reading “Habit”

July Reads

I feel very much back into the swing of reading again. I didn’t realise I was missing it so much until I read two books in a day (one was very short!) and felt totally blissed out 😊 July was a strong month for books – it was hard to pick favourites! Just a quickContinue reading “July Reads”

Comparison

Don’t let comparison titles steal your joy There is a lot of talk about using comparison titles in query letters to agents and it can feel like a minefield. How do you find the right things to compare your book to and why go to all that effort? The main reason – they are aContinue reading “Comparison”

Partner

What is a critique partner? A critique partner is someone who gives detailed feedback on your writing. Unlike beta readers, these are people you swap stories with. There is a bigger element of give-and-take in this relationship, and it is one I have found incredibly valuable. To give more of an insight into what aContinue reading “Partner”

June Reads

I feel like I am slowly getting my reading mojo back. There was a point, early on in the pandemic, when my concentration was completely shot. I think it was also my ability to relax. My brain was too jumpy and settling to read a book was too much. Thankfully, this seems to be abating.Continue reading “June Reads”

Words

The writing of a first draft I have just finished writing the first draft of a story. I feel like doing a jig. For anyone who has ever completed a first draft – you know what I’m talking about. For those of you who haven’t YET – it is well worth all the hours putContinue reading “Words”

May Reads

I didn’t read much this month, but revisited four favourites. I’m finding comfort at the moment in the familiar. Reading a book that you already know you’re going to love is a real treat! Robin Hobb is one of the best fantasy writers I’ve read. Assassin’s Apprentice is the first in an epic series thatContinue reading “May Reads”

April Reads

I think we can all agree that unless some miracle occurs, I’m not going to reach my goal of reading 120 books this year! Ho hum… I do have a slight excuse for reading less this month (other than the sense of doom!) – I launched the rejection course and I have begun mentoring theContinue reading “April Reads”