I'm delighted to be a part of the new writing community launched on Facebook by Loretta Milan from Lightbox Originals! Many writers are feeling isolated right now so Loretta wanted to create a space where we could all come together, chat about writing and uplift our spirits. There are a variety of themed days which… Continue reading Lightbox Originals Writing Community #Writing #IndieAuthors @LightboxOrg
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#NewRelease Another Time Another Place #Anthology #TuesdayBookBlog
#NewRelease Another Time Another Place: An Anthology of Short Stories. The writing community is one I’m delighted to be a part of. I’ve made some firm friends over the years and discovered a fantastic array of new authors and genres. In recent months I’ve started to become more active on LinkedIn and was delighted to… Continue reading #NewRelease Another Time Another Place #Anthology #TuesdayBookBlog
Top 10 Writing Tips by Author @ValPortelli #TuesdayBookBlog #WritingTips
Welcome to week 23 of our Top 10 Writing Tips feature. If you’ve missed any of the other top tip posts, you can find them all HERE. Please feel free to pop over and connect with the wonderful authors who have taken part. Next up for the challenge is author, Val Portelli. Despite receiving her… Continue reading Top 10 Writing Tips by Author @ValPortelli #TuesdayBookBlog #WritingTips
My Top 5 Favourite Reads of 2019 #Fiction #YA #NonFiction
My Top 5 Favourite Reads of 2019 I’ve struggled with my reading goals for the last couple of years (one of the many annoying side effects of depression). My Goodreads challenge has dropped significantly, and if I manage ten books, it’s worthy of a celebration. Sometimes I’ve started to read but not had the headspace… Continue reading My Top 5 Favourite Reads of 2019 #Fiction #YA #NonFiction
Why Failing at NaNoWriMo is Okay #Writing
Why Failing at NaNoWriMo is Okay. Hello, I’m Shelley, and I’m a big fat failure! I’m not upset by this statement, and in fact, I find it quite liberating to admit my failures, especially when they’re writing-related. I recently met two lovely A-Level English students, and I felt thoroughly inspired as I listened to their… Continue reading Why Failing at NaNoWriMo is Okay #Writing
Top 10 Writing Tips by author Diane Thomas-Plunk #WritingTips
Welcome to week 18 of our Top 10 Writing Tips by… feature. If you’ve missed any of the other top tip posts, you can find them all HERE. Please feel free to pop over and connect with the wonderful authors who have taken part. Next up for the challenge is author Diane Thomas-Plunk. Warren County… Continue reading Top 10 Writing Tips by author Diane Thomas-Plunk #WritingTips
All Change… The Business of Writing #Writing #SmallBusiness
All Change… Self-publishing my first book in May 2014 changed my life in more ways than one. Not only did I accomplish a life-long dream, but it opened doors to many opportunities and events that I’d never considered before. Speaking Engagements: I still remember my first talk, when I clutched my cards in sweaty hands… Continue reading All Change… The Business of Writing #Writing #SmallBusiness
Top 10 Writing Tips by AA Abbott @aaabbottstories #Top10WritingTips
Top 10 Writing Tips by AA Abbott Welcome to week 12 of our Top 10 Writing Tips by… feature. If you’ve missed any of the other top tip posts you can find them all HERE. Please feel free to pop over and connect with the wonderful authors who have taken part. Learning from mentors helps… Continue reading Top 10 Writing Tips by AA Abbott @aaabbottstories #Top10WritingTips
#BookReview HOPE by @TerryTyler4
#BookReview Title: Hope Author: Terry Tyler Category: Psychological thriller/dystopian My Rating: 4 Star Book Blurb: Terry Tyler's nineteenth published work is a psychological thriller set in a dystopian near future - the UK, Year 2028. Blogger Lita Stone and journalist Nick Freer live and work online, seeing life through soundbites, news TV and social media.… Continue reading #BookReview HOPE by @TerryTyler4
Author Interview with Rachel Hill @Invisible_Hypo #NewRelease You, Me and Hypothyroidism #NonFiction
I am delighted to invite author Rachel Hill to visit my blog and celebrate the release of her latest book, You, Me and Hypothyroidism, released 20th September. We chat about writing non-fiction, having a dedicated writing space, and her love of travelling. You'll also find Rachel on my Real Women, Real Lives feature over on my personal development… Continue reading Author Interview with Rachel Hill @Invisible_Hypo #NewRelease You, Me and Hypothyroidism #NonFiction