Today I was going to…

Today I was going to write. I had a few admins things to take care of, a few groceries to buy... a cafe to sit in and have a breather, some chores around the house. lunch... Oh my, is it really 3pm already? I guess I might as well write a blog post. Not today's …

Oh boy, I’ve messed up

What do I mean, you ask? Just look over there ➡ ➡➡➡➡➡ Yep, the sidebar widgets have done something silly. Well, actually, I did something silly to them without realising. And now I've got lines and random spaces and I don't know how to fix it just yet. Update: I think I've fixed it!

Super Monday!

Yes, I know it's not Monday, but yesterday - which was a Monday - saw me flitting off around the blogosphere to visit several different blogs , and I thought I'd share them all. On Nick Wilford's blog I discuss how an old novel got turned around into Small Forgotten Moments and some tips on …

The nature of short stories

Some bloggers excel at sharing with guests who bring their extensive knowledge with them, while others dive into the deep and meaningful, with carefully researched quotes to back up their argument. When I decided to start a blog, I had no contacts, no author friends at all - I was a complete writing loner - …

Oh look, July’s happening!

I always know when I'm neglecting blogging, because my email notifications cease, and my inbox is really quiet! In fact, I've been working so hard that the onset of July almost passed me by. But it's all been for a good reason - my WIP is flying. Now, whether it's a good flight or not, …

#MilesofSmiles bloghop

It's blog hop time... When I started blogging, forever ago, blog hops were common, a great way to meet new bloggers, and a lot of fun. In light of recent attacks in London and Manchester, Kyra Lennon and Clare Dugmore are hosting this blog hop to share things that make us smile.   These are …