So far this week I have learned several new phrases that will fill me with dread if I ever hear them again in the future. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Sudden Intracranial Hypotension, or as I like to call it – the mother of all headaches! I was admitted to hospital last week for a lumbar… Continue reading Medical Procedure or Alien Abduction?
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!
Friday Five Challenge
Welcome to my first contribution to the Friday Five Challenge (Original idea from Rosie Amber at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com) Anyone can join in - just follow the rules: IN ONLY FIVE MINUTES... 1) Go to any online book supplier, 2) Randomly choose a category, 3) Speed through the book covers, choose one which has instantly appealed to your… Continue reading Friday Five Challenge
How To Discover More About Your Main Character
Once you’ve read this post, you may begin nodding your head and saying, ‘Oh yes, I use that process when outlining my character profiles.’ If this is the case, then I can only say one thing – I wish you'd told me! I discovered this method through a friend who works in Human Resources. She told me… Continue reading How To Discover More About Your Main Character
Can Facebook Help Your Writing Career?
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, LinkedIn – they each invoke the Marmite reaction from us. You either love them or you hate them. I love Twitter. I adore Facebook. I'm having fun on Instagram. I haven’t ventured into the Tumblr domain. I do have a LinkedIn account that I avoid as much as possible –… Continue reading Can Facebook Help Your Writing Career?
My Top Ten Favourite Blogs
Joining Twitter, just over two years ago, was one of the best decisions I ever made. During this time, I have met some remarkable people. Yes, I follow a few celebs purely for the gossip, but the majority of people I follow are bloggers, writers and reviewers. I have discovered a plethora of new… Continue reading My Top Ten Favourite Blogs
What Tools Should a Writer Carry With Them?
Our novels, short stories, and poetry all begin with a single idea. Sometimes this is a seed that develops over time, and occasionally (if we’re lucky) it’s a fully formed story that falls in our lap. Blog posts are the same. We may follow a theme, or we could be a random blogger who… Continue reading What Tools Should a Writer Carry With Them?
Using Pinterest as a Writer
As a kid, the walls of my bedroom were covered in posters. I had favourite bands and artists, and also the actors from TV shows I followed, they were spread across every square inch of space. Posters were one of the simple pleasures in life, one that I miss now I’m a grown up. Fortunately,… Continue reading Using Pinterest as a Writer
Finding Katie – Blog Tour
Hello and thanks for stopping by! I would like to thank my host for today for letting me invade their space. And a big thanks also to 4Wills Publishing for setting up this blog tour for me. For my previous tour stops, please check out the 4Wills current events page. I am so excited to… Continue reading Finding Katie – Blog Tour
Blog Tour – Craig Boyack
Will O' the Wisp is the newest release from C. S. Boyack. It involves a mildly handicapped girl facing a mysterious threat. The wisp has been killing off Patty Hall's family for generations, and she's next on the list. It is suitable for young adult readers. In most blog tours readers want to… Continue reading Blog Tour – Craig Boyack
Book Review – Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Despite having an enormous to-read pile, I couldn't walk past this striking cover in the book shop without adding it to my basket. This is the book description on Amazon: 'A thrilling new fantasy trilogy for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games.' Who could resist? The Book Blurb: This is a world divided by… Continue reading Book Review – Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
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