Blogging, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Non Fiction, Reader's Spot, Thriller/Mystery

Reader Spot – Meet Book Reviewer, Sarah Hardy

Here on the ‘Reader Spot,’ I share the bookish love of our avid book reviewers. From young adult to historical romance, chick-lit to a murder mystery, they know what they like and they're happy to share.  Whether you are a reader looking for a new book, or a writer wondering what your reader wants, I hope you… Continue reading Reader Spot – Meet Book Reviewer, Sarah Hardy

Authors, Books, Children's Fiction, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Monday Muse, The Writing Process

#MondayMuse Celebrating Mary Norton #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 look at the women/characters who are my artistic inspiration. Last time I wrote about my love of the fictional character, Buffy the… Continue reading #MondayMuse Celebrating Mary Norton #MondayBlogs

A Doorway To..., Flash Fiction Challenge, Fun Stuff, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge

A Doorway to… #FlashFiction Writing Challenge Week 3 Inspired by one of my Pinterest boards, this is a flash fiction writing challenge based on the following theme: ‘Doorway to…’ “The door you are afraid to enter might lead you to the most beautiful and magical places.”  Using one of the images below as inspiration, write… Continue reading A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge

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Reader Spot – Meet Book Reviewer, Lorraine Rugman @reviewcafe

Here on the ‘Reader Spot,’ I share the bookish love of our avid book reviewers. From young adult to historical romance, chick-lit to a murder mystery, they know what they like and they're happy to share.  Whether you are a reader looking for a new book, or a writer wondering what your reader wants, I hope you… Continue reading Reader Spot – Meet Book Reviewer, Lorraine Rugman @reviewcafe

Fun Stuff, Monday Muse, The Writing Process, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Writing, Writing Tools, Young Adult

Inspired by a Fictional Character

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 look at the women/characters who are my artistic inspiration. Last time I honoured author, Sue Townsend. You can read that post HERE. … Continue reading Inspired by a Fictional Character

A Doorway To..., Flash Fiction Challenge, Fun Stuff, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge Week 2

A Doorway to… #FlashFiction Writing Challenge Inspired by one of my Pinterest boards, this is a flash fiction writing challenge based on the following theme: ‘Doorway to…’ “The door you are afraid to enter might lead you to the most beautiful and magical places.”  Using one of the images below as inspiration, write a 200-word… Continue reading A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge Week 2

Blogging, Fun Stuff, Social Media, Word Press

Blog Makeover

Inspired by Sue Vincent’s recent post prompting us to do our ‘housekeeping’ tasks to keep our blogs as highly visible as possible, I decided it might be a good idea to give my online home a total overhaul. De-cluttering is one of my favourite hobbies, and if I ever feel my energy levels begin to… Continue reading Blog Makeover

Authors, Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, The Writing Process, Urban Fantasy, Writing, Young Adult

Meet @BarbTaub Author of Round Trip Fare #UrbanFantasy #TuesdayBookBlog

I'm delighted to have the multi-talented author and blogger, Barb Taub, on my blog to talk about her latest release, skydiving, and her kinship to Mrs. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice.  Over to you Barb: The Fun Stuff: What part of the world do you come from? I was born in Chicago. My father was an… Continue reading Meet @BarbTaub Author of Round Trip Fare #UrbanFantasy #TuesdayBookBlog

Authors, Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Monday Muse, Non Fiction, Writing, Writing Tools

#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

Book Reviews, Books, Fiction, Friday Five Challenge, Fun Stuff, Mystery, Rosie Amber's Book Review Team, The Writing Process, Thriller/Mystery, Urban Fantasy

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