First, what is an infodump? If you aren’t familiar with the term, that probably means you aren’t an author! There are a number of structural issues within stories that it’s advisable for authors to avoid, and infodumps are one. Infodumping is when an author gives lots of information in too short a space of time, […]
When this post goes live I will be driving the length of the UK, on my way from my home in the Scottish Highlands to the south coast of England to train my equestrian clients down there, and to judge for a couple of days at the British Dressage Winter Championships. By way of something […]
DUNE was the book that got me hooked on science fiction. I read it in my early teens and was totally blown away by it’s scope and imagination. Even at that age, I found the use of religion as a means of manipulating entire populations fascinating. The political stuff was of less interest to me […]
I’m really loving this series, dubbed ‘Downton Abbey crossed with Murder, She Wrote…set in a Yorkshire village!‘ which describes it very nicely. The language used, and the attitudes of the characters, reflect the era very nicely, which adds to the period ambiance. I am already onto book #6 (of 8), so that will tell you […]
We’ve had a few really nice days of sunshine and no wind here in the Highlands. I still laugh that so many people asked my why I wanted to move up here, because the weather was so awful. Well guess what, I think with global warming, I moved north at exactly the right time! England […]
For a number of years now, the author newsletter has been touted as the most important piece of unpaid marketing we can do for our books. I’m interested to know how many of you have a newsletter, how often you send, and if you really feel it’s worthwhile. I do have a newsletter, but with […]
I only realised I hadn’t reviewed this book when I finished #2 in the series, so I’m going back to address that oversight. I do adore the elegance of the 1920s setting, and enjoy this sort of rather gentle murder mystery which doesn’t take much effort to read. So without further ado, please meet Evelyn […]
It’s a busy week with teaching and judging at the Scottish Regional Dressage Championships, so rather than miss out on a post this week, I thought I would do another collection of funnies – it’s been a while, and funny is always good! Thought I would share some Scottish themed memes this time… And to […]
Or, to give it it’s full title: What the Cat Knew (Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator (Paranormal Cozy Mystery) Book 1) Having decided to trend back in the direction of fantasy, but still keeping with my current cozy mystery reading binge, this one turned out to be a good choice. Blurb Reg Rawlins, professional con, has […]
This topic comes to the forefront of my mind every time someone mentions ‘writing process’. Having covered it before, this post is a mash up of a previous one, and more recent thoughts in the light of several more books under my belt. If you are like me, your process changes and develops with each […]
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