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Super Snappy Speed Reviews: Children’s Books Edition

Posted on September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

I might have mentioned once or twice before that I have a little daughter….

‘And so,’ my wife suggested, ‘why not write a Super Snappy Speed Reviews post about books for children?’

Juggling Multiple Writing Projects

Posted on August 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

You’re committed. Dedicated. Come what may, you’re getting this novel done, just by plodding along one word at a time.

Plod, plod… plod…

But then suddenly:
‘I say! Who’s that smokin’ hot piece of brand new idea?’

Book Review: Ready Player One

Posted on July 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

‘Enchanting. Willy Wonka meets The Matrix’ (USA Today). That’s what the little quotation says on the front cover of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.

High praise indeed. High enough to make me buy it and read it. But I know what you’re thinking: ‘did it deliver?’

Theme: The Truth Behind the Tale

Posted on July 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

What fundamental truth(s) are you conveying in your idle fantasy? What aspects of real life are you exploring? And equally as important, how are you conveying that truth?

Author Interview: Sharleen Nelson (part 2 of 2)

Posted on June 10, 2018 2 Comments

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sharleen, whose debut novel The Time Tourists is available to buy on Amazon and other retail outlets. This is the second half of that interview.

Author Interview: Sharleen Nelson (part 1 of 2)

Posted on June 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sharleen Nelson, whose debut novel The Time Tourists is available to buy on Amazon and other retail outlets. What follows is part one of that interview. Be sure to check back next week for part two!

Writing a Good Character Description

Posted on May 20, 2018 4 Comments

Remember: a character is defined what they do and say, not by their physical appearance. Therefore, use physical descriptions to bring out their key traits. First ask yourself who this character is and what important details of their life and personality you wish to convey.

The Collapsing Empire: A Review

Posted on April 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

I love a good space opera and the manifold positive reviews I read all suggested that was exactly what I was going to get, so I thought it was a safe bet. But I’ll be perfectly honest. I have mixed feelings about this book.