Now that I'm trying to get back into the swing of things here, I figured it was time to start up with my choice of Book of the Month. As an aspiring author and nearly fully trained school librarian, it shouldn't come as a huge surprise that I love to read! Like L-O-V-E to read! … Continue reading January’s Book of the Month: The Two Lives of Lydia Bird
Category: Reading
Friday nights and winter “hygge”…
It's Friday and it's freezing! We woke up to -9 degrees this morning and the kids left the house for school bundled to the eyeballs. I don't mind the cold particularly but, thankfully, I have a day of writing and studying planned so, for now, I can sit here warm and toasty and enjoy a … Continue reading Friday nights and winter “hygge”…
Like looking in a mirror?
They say a writer should write what they know. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say this and it seems to be the most common piece of advice offered to all aspiring writers. But what does it mean? And does it help you become a better writer? For a long time … Continue reading Like looking in a mirror?
Love is in the air…
For some of you Valentines Day is an excuse to shower that special someone with cards, flowers, gifts and attention. For others it’s a black hole of loathing with thoughts of revenge and regret and a fervent wish you could squash your useless ex like a bug. For most though, it’s a day like every … Continue reading Love is in the air…
Getting the feedback you need…
Having tentatively taken my first steps along the road of writing a novel, it has occurred to me to wonder - is what I'm writing any good??? Should I even bother spending hours and hours on something that may just be "meh"? I noticed last week that, having written my first scenes, I was quite … Continue reading Getting the feedback you need…
