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?
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!
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
New BHC Authors Website – Connecting Readers to Authors
Blue Harvest Creative is excited to announce the next generation of independence has arrived! Welcome to the BHC Authors website—a place dedicated to bringing readers and authors together. If you love to read, this is the place to be. Find a new favorite genre or author. Check out new releases and titles. Or… Continue reading New BHC Authors Website – Connecting Readers to Authors
Author Interview – Terry Tyler
The Fun Five: What part of the world do you come from? East Anglia What did you want to be when you grew up? Oh, the usual things. A princess or an actress! I never had a clear idea of wanting to be 'an' anything, even when I got older. Of course I had the… Continue reading Author Interview – Terry Tyler
Author Interview – Della Galton
Today I am joined by one of my favourite authors, Della Galton. The Fun Five: 1. What part of the world are you from? Bournemouth, born and bred, like my mother 🙂 2. What did you want to be when you grew up? A vet! Not sure what happened! 3. List three words to describe… Continue reading Author Interview – Della Galton
An Indie Author is Never Alone
Writing is a solitary profession, and there have been many articles, blog posts and memoirs written about the isolation of crafting a novel. When you pour ideas from your head onto the page it is an individual goal. However, after this is complete, there are a huge team of people waiting in the wings who… Continue reading An Indie Author is Never Alone
Do You Have Lucky Pants?
Do you have a lucky pair of pants, carry a charm with you at all times to inspire good fortune, or consult the astrological gurus before you set foot outside your front door? No? Then read on... I wrote this article for my motivational blog as it seemed appropriate for that audience, however, the more I looked… Continue reading Do You Have Lucky Pants?
Shelley Wilson Author 