Drama in #AllHallowsAtEyreHall #Giveaway Winners!

Last week, I asked readers to check out chapter one of All Hallows at Eyre Hall and tell me which they thought were the most dramatic lines. I offered two paperback copies in exchange for their insights. This is what they came up with: According to Dorothy Parker, who blogs at yadadarcyyada Vague Meanderings ofContinue reading “Drama in #AllHallowsAtEyreHall #Giveaway Winners!”

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#SoCS Oct 3/15 Expect the Unexpected

This post was written in response to Linda Hill’s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday  Great Expectations On this occasion, Linda’s asked us to let our minds flow on the words expect and unexpected. I believe these two words describe exactly what readers are looking for, and what authors try their best to incorporate intoContinue reading “#SoCS Oct 3/15 Expect the Unexpected”

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#BookReview ‘Those Children Are Ours’ by David Burnett

This Book Review and Author Spotlight is part of a Blog Tour of Those Children Are Ours by David Burnett, organised by Brook Cottage Books. Blurb: Those Children Are Ours Jennie Bateman screamed at her daughters, cursed at her husband, packed a bag, and walked away. Twelve years later, she petitions the family court forContinue reading “#BookReview ‘Those Children Are Ours’ by David Burnett”

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#3LineThursday: Memory and Desire

This post was written in response to the picture prompt at Three Line Thursday. It’s a simple and creative writing challenge: One picture. Your response. Three lines. Maximum thirty words. More information here My response: Nefertiti’s Eyes **** Hope is the cruelest dream, drawing Tears from Nefertiti’s eyes, mixing Her memory with my desire. ****Continue reading “#3LineThursday: Memory and Desire”

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#Giveaway Two Signed Copies of All Hallows at Eyre Hall!

Paperback copies of All Hallows at Eyre Hall, have just arrived for my first book signing event, later this month (more news soon!). I’m so excited! Aren’t they beautiful? I published the kindle version in May 2014. I wasn’t sure, at the time, if I’d ever publish it in paperback, but I was persuaded byContinue reading “#Giveaway Two Signed Copies of All Hallows at Eyre Hall!”

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#Author Spotlight: Georgia Rose

This week’s Author Spotlight features Georgia Rose, author of The Grayson Trilogy. I met author Georgia Rose in the blogging universe last year when I read A Single Step, Book One of the Grayson Trilogy. I was drawn into this entertaining, contemporary, romantic suspense. It is so well written that you will sail through itContinue reading “#Author Spotlight: Georgia Rose”

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One-Star Reviews, Again… #IWSG

This post was written as part of the IWSG monthly, first Wednesday of the month, posts. All authors need reviews, preferably positive ones, but independent authors, like me, need them more than traditionally published authors. I need reviews for reassurance and recognition. I’m insecure, because no ‘big name’ agent or publisher has accepted my work,Continue reading “One-Star Reviews, Again… #IWSG”

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Back to School: A Tribute to Sister Catherine on #September1st

Back to school today for teachers. September resits, staff meetings, new schedules, new students. Too much paperwork for all of us, but let’s not forget this essential piece of advice. I write because I’ve been an avid reader all my life. My wonderful teacher, Sister Catherine, at St Thomas’s RC High School, pointed the way.Continue reading “Back to School: A Tribute to Sister Catherine on #September1st”

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