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

Monday Muse – A Touch of Magic with Jill Murphy #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 week I honoured my childhood favourite, Enid Blyton.  You can read… Continue reading Monday Muse – A Touch of Magic with Jill Murphy #MondayBlogs

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

Monday Muse – A Childhood Favourite #EnidBlyton #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. For today’s Monday Muse I return to my childhood and honour Enid… Continue reading Monday Muse – A Childhood Favourite #EnidBlyton #MondayBlogs

Authors, Biographies, Books, Fiction, Monday Muse, The Writing Process, Writing

Monday Muse – A Tribute to Harper Lee #MondayBlogs

Inspirational people surround us at every turn.  It might be your mother, sister, friend or colleague, or it might be someone you follow on a social media platform, an actress, or an author.  To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me, I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a… Continue reading Monday Muse – A Tribute to Harper Lee #MondayBlogs

Blogging, Books, Fiction, Non Fiction, Self Publishing, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

Do You Prefer a Short Story or a Novel? #AmWriting

When I was eight years old, I would spend hours writing short stories.  There was no real plot to speak of, and the characters were a re-hash of my friends, family, and teachers, but I loved writing above all the other games that an eight-year-old would play, ever hopeful that I would be an author… Continue reading Do You Prefer a Short Story or a Novel? #AmWriting

Authors, Blog Tour, Books, Fiction, Romance Fiction, Social Media, Writing

Author Q&A with Ben Starling #Romance #TuesdayBookBlog

I am delighted to be hosting a Q&A with author, Ben Starling, as he travels the blog-o-sphere on his 'Something in the Water' tour. First of all, tell us a little about yourself. What is the coolest thing you’ve ever done? I once fell through the ice in a lake. Fortunately I was near the… Continue reading Author Q&A with Ben Starling #Romance #TuesdayBookBlog

Books, Friday Five Challenge, Fun Stuff, Non Fiction, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

Would you BUY or PASS? 1,000 Places to See Before You Die #FridayFiveChallenge #NonFiction #Travel

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 Would you BUY or PASS? 1,000 Places to See Before You Die #FridayFiveChallenge #NonFiction #Travel

Authors, Books, Fiction, Romance Fiction, Self Publishing, Writing, Young Adult

Author Interview – Meet Audra Trosper #TuesdayBookBlog #Paranormal #Romance

Today I am joined by fantasy and paranormal romance author, Audra Trosper. The Fun Five: 1  What part of the world do you come from? Technically, I'm from the United States. But that's just to cover up my outer space alieness. 2  What did you want to be when you grew up? Paleoanthropologist 3  List… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet Audra Trosper #TuesdayBookBlog #Paranormal #Romance

Authors, Books, Fiction, Mystery, Self Publishing, Thriller, Thriller/Mystery, Writing

Author Interview – Meet @RebeckaVigus #Thriller #TuesdayBookBlog

The Fun Five: What part of the world do you come from? I'm on the third planet from the sun, in the Western Hemisphere, North American Continent, born in the Mitten (Michigan), currently reside on the largest island on the east coast off the South Carolina mainland. What did you want to be when you… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet @RebeckaVigus #Thriller #TuesdayBookBlog

Authors, Books, Fiction, Indie Author, Mystery, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Thriller, Thriller/Mystery, Writing

Author Interview – Meet @DreaDamara #TuesdayBookBlog #Fantasy

Today I am joined by fantasy and thriller author, Drea Damara. The Fun Five: 1  What part of the world do you come from? I grew up in rural North Central Illinois on the outskirts of a small town of about 1,400 people. 2  What did you want to be when you grew up? I… Continue reading Author Interview – Meet @DreaDamara #TuesdayBookBlog #Fantasy

Biographies, Books, Fiction, Harry Potter, Indie Author, Non Fiction, RBRT, Rosie Amber's Book Review Team, The Writing Process, Wellbeing, Writing, Young Adult

The Good, The Bad & The Cover Reveal #TuesdayBookBlog #YA

Over the past week, I have read some amazing blog posts by my favourite bloggers highlighting the best bits of 2015.  From favourite books to fulfilling projects, these articles were fun and inspiring. For me, 2015 sucked!! Then I did my annual ‘closing down ceremony’ where I write down all the good points (family day… Continue reading The Good, The Bad & The Cover Reveal #TuesdayBookBlog #YA