The ‘Reader’s Spot’ is a new feature where we will share the bookish love of our readers, from young adult to romance, chick-lit to murder mystery. We will look at where they shop, why they read a specific genre, and where to find them on social media. I hope you enjoy this series. If you… Continue reading Meet an avid reader on the ‘Reader’s Spot’ #TuesdayBookBlog
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Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo
November is here, the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween have slipped back to the cemetery, and we are discarding the pumpkin soup in exchange for hot dogs and fireworks. Yes, it’s nearly bonfire night, that time when we ‘celebrate’ the near explosion of our houses of parliament. For me, November is when I get to… Continue reading Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo
Would you BUY or PASS? #NonFiction Fiction Unboxed #FridayFiveChallenge
Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading Would you BUY or PASS? #NonFiction Fiction Unboxed #FridayFiveChallenge
30 Days of NaNoWriMo
Even though I was born in the spring and should cherish budding flowers and lambs-a-leaping, I do prefer the autumn months. Crisp mornings full of colour, hot chocolate stacked high with marshmallows, and, of course, Halloween. As a writer of fantasy, I am in my element around All Hallows Eve. I get to dress… Continue reading 30 Days of NaNoWriMo
Do You Judge a Book by its Cover?
Q. Do you judge a book by its cover? Every Friday I take part in Rosie Amber’s Friday Five Challenge. An exercise whereby you have five minutes to decide if you would BUY or PASS a book based on the cover, blurb and the reviews. The books we choose cover a wide variety of… Continue reading Do You Judge a Book by its Cover?
Selling Your Books at Craft Fairs
Gazing out of the window, I see grey skies, muddy puddles and a blustery wind, forcing my neighbours to grip tightly to their umbrellas and briefcases, as they hurry to work. For me, however, I have the luxury of tapping away on my keyboard, still wearing my fluffy pyjamas, no make-up and nursing a steaming… Continue reading Selling Your Books at Craft Fairs
BUY or PASS? Campervan of Doom #FridayFiveChallenge
Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you fancy… Continue reading BUY or PASS? Campervan of Doom #FridayFiveChallenge
Can photography help with your writing?
With the school holidays in full swing, all hope of getting any work done has been abandoned in exchange for family time. I am still managing to put pen to paper, but my time management is totally off the radar. I don’t mind. In fact, I cherish my family time. In a few short years,… Continue reading Can photography help with your writing?
Using the Radio to Sell Books
There are a multitude of platforms available for an author to push their products, meet like-minded folks and share the joys (and woes) of writing. I, for one, love using Facebook and Twitter. My blog is another platform that opened up an online community that I happily call my extended family. My three kids, on… Continue reading Using the Radio to Sell Books
A Self-Help Chain Reaction
There is a film I re-watch when I need to have a good laugh, and sob my heart out, all within a two hour period. That film is Steel Magnolias. A 1989 classic starring Dolly Parton, Sally Fields and Julia Roberts. If you plan on watching it, you'll need more boxes of Kleenex than a… Continue reading A Self-Help Chain Reaction
Shelley Wilson Author 