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It has begun…!

February 5, 2022Leave a comment

Yikes, we’re already in February 2022! 😱 December and January have flown by in the blink of an eye and I can pretty much summarise my life in those two months with one word - Chaos! Ballet performances with costumes to sew, Christmas prep, Home schooling and a third round of lockdown here in Norway, … Continue reading It has begun…!

The Puuuuuuuurfect literary Pet

November 10, 2021November 8, 2021Leave a comment

Have you ever fallen hopelessly in love with a literary pet and wished they were yours? I have! Countless times! Why? Because, I've always loved animals, of all kinds. Cats top the list though for me. Yes, I am the crazy cat-lady! I have 4 cats - Harry, Nymeria Nymphadora, Brave and Oreo. The first … Continue reading The Puuuuuuuurfect literary Pet

Do you see what I see?

November 8, 2021Leave a comment

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 Do you see what I see?

The Snowflake Method

November 3, 2021November 1, 2021Leave a comment

This NaNoWriMo I have set myself the goal of outlining and plotting the series of middle-grade fantasy books I plan on writing. To achieve this goal I have decided to use a method created by Randy Ingermanson called the Snowflake Method. Disclaimer: I am not an expert!🤫 I first came across the Snowflake Method a … Continue reading The Snowflake Method

NaNoWriMo… here I come!

November 1, 20212 Comments

Ok... we've officially reached the 1st of November! My initial response this morning, was a whiplash headspin-esque freakout. Where has the year gone??? It was summertime barely 5 minutes ago and between the kids starting school, birthday's, half-term, a bout of pneumonia and Halloween, we've bypassed Autumn and arrived at the "don't panic, but it's … Continue reading NaNoWriMo… here I come!

Worldbuilding – Down the rabbit hole

July 9, 20212 Comments

So, I haven't updated the blog for a couple of weeks now. Why? I fell down the worldbuilding rabbit hole! I was told the rabbit hole of detail-mania is a common problem when worldbuilding. You start with the basics and suddenly find you've described a minor character's favourite snacks and the time they were three … Continue reading Worldbuilding – Down the rabbit hole

Worldbuilding a fantasy series

June 28, 2021June 23, 2021Leave a comment

This week is all about worldbuilding and it's going to be epic! I've been looking forward to starting this process for ages and the day has finally arrived. What is worldbuilding? Well, worldbuilding is, in short, the process of designing a fictional world that feels realistic and multidimensional. Every facet of a world, from its … Continue reading Worldbuilding a fantasy series

Music to write by…

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021Leave a comment

Today I've been mulling over choices for a playlist. My "What to listen to when I'm writing" playlist. Because here's the thing: when I think of the scenes in my story, I can see my characters, hear their words and feel their emotions, but there's still something missing... Have you ever experienced a shiver along … Continue reading Music to write by…

The journey begins…

June 22, 2021Leave a comment

I'm no longer just a reader. As of today, I'm officially a writer! You might think it's a tad premature to call myself a writer, with no published books, no agent, not even a finished manuscript! But I read an article today and it felt like the internet was screaming at me: "Here! We knew … Continue reading The journey begins…

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