#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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The Moon in Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall

There’s a full mon tonight, as I’m sitting in my terrace listening to the waves, and recovering after the stress and excitement of yesterday’s book launch. I have already discussed the symbolism of the moon in Jane Eyre in earlier posts: The Moon in Jane Eyre Part One and The Moon in Jane Eyre PartContinue reading “The Moon in Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall”

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Book Launch Blog Party: Theme BOOKS

It’s past midnight in Europe, where I live! It’s officially the launch day of my second novel, Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall, and to celebrate, I’ll be hosting my first Blog Party with the help and encouragement of Suzie Speaks!  Thank you Suzie! I would never have been so daring without your example and support!Continue reading “Book Launch Blog Party: Theme BOOKS”

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Characters, New and Used

I met Norah Colvin some months ago in the Blogging Universe. She is an enthusiastic teacher, writer, and an informative and supportive blogger. Please look up her thought-provoking blog. We usually bump into each other writing Flash Fiction at Carrot Ranch. Yesterday, Norah asked me a question, which has triggered this post. Norah’s question. ItContinue reading “Characters, New and Used”

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