Inspirational people surround us at every turn. To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a weekly look at the women who are my artistic inspiration. Last week I honoured writing tutor and author, Sue Johnson. You can… Continue reading #MondayMuse A Tribute to an 80s Classic – Sue Townsend #MondayBlogs
Author: shelleywilson72
Hello, I'm Shelley, an English multi-genre author and writing mentor. I've written young adult/middle-grade supernatural and fantasy fiction, motivational adult self-help, children's meditation titles, planners, and romance. My debut romance was a finalist in the RNA Awards 2025.
I'm a proud single mum of three and live in the West Midlands, UK. I love travelling in my VW camper, reading about Tudor and Viking history, and obsessing over to-do lists!
#RetroReview The Outsiders (Roswell High) #YA #SciFi
There are a few books on my TBR pile that slip into the 'Retro' category. Not because they are classics but because they fit neatly into what my kids call 'the olden days.' I thought it would be fun to include a #RetroReview. So, my golden oldie (or golden 90s) looks at the first book in a… Continue reading #RetroReview The Outsiders (Roswell High) #YA #SciFi
Released Today! ROUND TRIP FARE by @barbtaub #NewRelease
Happy release day to @BarbTaub #newrelease
Author Interview – Meet @LisaShambrook #TuesdayBookBlog #YA
I'm delighted to be joined by my second guest of the day, fellow YA author, Lisa Shambrook, as we chat about chocolate, killing off characters, and her latest release. Over to Lisa: The Fun Stuff: What part of the world do you come from? I live in the gorgeousness that is West Wales. I have… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet @LisaShambrook #TuesdayBookBlog #YA
#TuesdayBookBlog Meet Author Laura Elliot #Psychological #Thriller
I am delighted to invite author, Laura Elliot to join me for a chat. We discuss her new release, Sleep Sister, becoming a nun, and living in the loveliest place on earth. Over to you Laura: The Fun Stuff: What part of the world do you come from? I live in a coastal village called Malahide,… Continue reading #TuesdayBookBlog Meet Author Laura Elliot #Psychological #Thriller
Understanding YA, NA and MG – A Writers Bible
An insightful look at the differences between MG, YA and NA genres from Sacha Black a.k.a Peter Pan 🙂
One of the most salientmemories I havefrom childhood, was the desire to grow up. I was like the oppositeof Peter Pan. I couldn’t get old fast enough.
Sixteen was this magical creature where suddenly I would be grown up and allowed to do lots of things. I’d be a ‘real’ teenager. Sixteen came and went, and then eighteen arrived and before I blinked I was twenty-one. By the time I was twenty-five, I realised I’d made a heinousfucking mistake.
Adulthood is the equivalent ofbeing slapped daily with a decomposing Kipper infested with rabies. My life was filled with a suburban nightmare, bills, a work monotony that could make paint drying seem like the Oscars and a side order of fuck my life.
Peter Pan syndrome rapidly kicked in. I wanted to be a child forever. I rebelled against the rules, had a bit of a break down, got very fucking…
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#MondayMuse How a Writing Tutor Can Help #MondayBlogs
Inspirational people surround us at every turn. To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a weekly look at the women who are my artistic inspiration. Last time I honoured my favourite NYT best selling author, Sarah J.Maas. You… Continue reading #MondayMuse How a Writing Tutor Can Help #MondayBlogs
#BookReview The Black Hours by Alison Williams #Historical #Crime
Author: Alison Williams Published: February 2014 Pages: 277 Category: Historical/Crime/Mystery My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Review: I recently read a favourable review for Blackwater, Alison William’s second book and prequel to The Black Hours. The review was a glowing testament to the authors writing and research. I probably should have started with that… Continue reading #BookReview The Black Hours by Alison Williams #Historical #Crime
Would You BUY or PASS? Moon Bayou by JR Rain #FridayFiveChallenge #Paranormal
Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Here is my contribution for this week: Having just read and thoroughly enjoyed The Black Hours by Alison Williams I was in a witchy kind of mood so typed ‘Witches’ into the… Continue reading Would You BUY or PASS? Moon Bayou by JR Rain #FridayFiveChallenge #Paranormal
Oath Breaker – #Writespiration via @sacha_black #YA
As it’s the school holidays, my daughter dragged me off shopping this morning (like I needed any excuse to shop!). Upon returning home, I locked myself away in the writing cave with a loud cry of ‘I’m off to write another chapter!’ My manuscript hasn’t even loaded and already I’ve checked Facebook and just popped… Continue reading Oath Breaker – #Writespiration via @sacha_black #YA
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