Today, 20th February, bloggers are taking part in the 1000 Voices for Compassion initiative, by blogging on the topic of compassion. Have a look at #1000Speak on twitter to read more about what other bloggers are writing about compassion in our lives today. I’ve been thinking about compassion over the last two centuries, and howContinue reading “Compassion in 19th Century England and Today”
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Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction: Compassion
This week’s Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge deals with a much-needed topic: Compassion. Charli reflects upon the meaning of compassion, bringing up such definitions such as “sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others”. She points out that compassion unlike pity is “accompanied by an urge to help”, whereas pity “sometimes connotes slightContinue reading “Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction: Compassion”
Flash! Friday Vol 3 – 10: Androcles, the Lion, the Kitten, and the Gladiator!
George Bernard Shaw is my second-favourite playwright. It all started at school, when we had to read Androcles and the Lion, surprisingly at a R.C. Convent school. The play humorously and ironically portrays different types of Christians, and criticizes the hypocrisy and absurdity of some practices and beliefs. Lavinia has some is brilliant lines.Continue reading “Flash! Friday Vol 3 – 10: Androcles, the Lion, the Kitten, and the Gladiator!”
Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction: Nutty Aunts
I’m back at Carrot Ranch, joining in the short fiction challenge. Thank you for having me 🙂 Thanks Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch for organizing and for for this week’s prompt! Nutty Aunts I used to have ten aunts. Now unfortunately only two are still alive. Although I was fond of all of them, IContinue reading “Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction: Nutty Aunts”
Flash! Friday Contest and King Sisyphus
I’m back again! I’ve taken part in most Flash Friday Contests since last summer, but this is my first one this year! What do Flash Friday Contest and King Sisyphus have in common? Basically the recurrent and repetitive nature of the challenge they face. So, is that a good thing or not? Isn’t everything weContinue reading “Flash! Friday Contest and King Sisyphus”
Book Launch! Don’t Forget to Breathe by Cathrina Constantine
Today it’s my pleasure to take part in another Book Launch. I’d like to introduce you to Cathrina Constantine’s new novel Don’t Forget to Breathe. Blurb for Don’t Forget to Breathe by Cathrina Constantin: Sixteen-year-old Leocadia arrives home from school to find her mom’s bloody body. Unaware that the killer still lingers, she rushes toContinue reading “Book Launch! Don’t Forget to Breathe by Cathrina Constantine”
Insecure Writer’s Support Group: First Wednesday of the Month Blog Hop
Why is writing a second novel more challenging than a first novel? I have to begin by reminding myself of the things I’ve learned about writing a first novel and self-publishing… the hard way When I started writing my first novel and in July 2013, I never imagined there would be so much more than writing involvedContinue reading “Insecure Writer’s Support Group: First Wednesday of the Month Blog Hop”
How to find time to write a novel, with help from Stephen King
I prefer reading to writing. That’s only natural. It’s easier and more enjoyable to read. Someone else has done all the hard work and you just lap it up and enjoy. No wonder my favourite moment of the day is curling up on my armchair with my kindle, preferably by the fireplace, with a cupContinue reading “How to find time to write a novel, with help from Stephen King”
Book Review: Unequal Affections by Lara S. Ormiston
Unequal Affections is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. It’s also one of the most beautiful, engrossing, and haunting books I’ve read. It’s clever, original, and enthralling. You all know how much I love novels both set in and written in the 19th century, and you also know I’m especially fond of character-driven novels, well,Continue reading “Book Review: Unequal Affections by Lara S. Ormiston”
Book Review: The 20’s Girl, the ghost, and all that jazz, by June Kearns
I really loved this novel. It draws you in from page one with the setting, writing style, love story, and hint of humour. It was easy for me to love it, because it has all the elements I enjoy as a reader. Firstly, I’m especially attracted to historical novels, and it is set in theContinue reading “Book Review: The 20’s Girl, the ghost, and all that jazz, by June Kearns”
Rereading Jane Eyre 