Cotton Candy is what the Americans call Candy Floss. A very different name and it made me curious what other countries call it. This is what Wikipedia said. It is made and sold globally, as CANDY FLOSS in the UK, Ireland, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and South Africa; as BARBE À PAPA (“Papa’s beard”) in France; as GIRL’S HAIR in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi… Continue reading Today is National Cotton Candy Day
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Karen’s Chat on Magic Pictures
I’m usually an eBook reader, but will sometimes read a paperback. This picture was the “sometimes,” and the book was a hardback. I didn’t want to read it on my Kindle as it’s almost a 1000 pages long. Too big for a paperback, and being solid, made its sturdy enough to rest on my lap… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Magic Pictures
Would You Like Smut With Your Coffee?
No, I don’t. Lots do, and I guess I’m one of a minority. I love gritty and dark romances. Bad boys are often fun, aren’t they? But my ‘ick ‘ (note - new modern word used for the first time) is the crude language that comes with it. More so when combined with beautiful prose.… Continue reading Would You Like Smut With Your Coffee?
Karen’s Chat on Familiar Faces
This is just a silly little thing that has fascinated me for years. Imagine a room full of strangers, except one of them is your family. They stand out immediately. Almost like they have a beacon on their head. The fun thing is that no one else can see it, yet it’s so obvious to… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Familiar Faces
I’ve Only Gone And Done It!
If you follow me on social media, you’ll have seen me posting my word counts lately. It’s something that makes me feel productive—and last week alone I managed to write over 5,000 words! I’ve never tracked my writing before, and I doubt I’ve ever written that much in just five days. I’m part of a… Continue reading I’ve Only Gone And Done It!
Meet My Character – Julie from Timelines
Shop Here Choosing a main character for your book is a big deal. What they have to say guides the plot as they evolve and take form. For Time Lines, I introduced readers to Julie. It would have been great if I could tell you a good story about how my main character came to be,… Continue reading Meet My Character – Julie from Timelines
Karen’s Chat – Who Is She?
I downloaded a book simply because i liked the look of it and it was a free download. The number of times a sentence started with, or contained “she,” confused me. Who was the “she” the author referred to? It took me back to my mentors, Julie Northup and Sahara Foley who, when editing my books, constantly asked me.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Who Is She?
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Karen has been writing all her life but officially stepped into publishing in 2014. She has a special love for novellas—compact, compelling tales perfect for a weekend escape. A passionate reader as well as a storyteller, she has spent the past eight years on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, where she enjoys life with… Continue reading Want to Know More ?
Enter My Virtual Reality Room – A Time Lines Talk
Today I’m having a little fun with the main character from my novella Time Lines. Imagine that you are sat behind at your computer and about to enter a chat room. Choose an avatar and when you are ready, press enter and you will be admitted….. Photo generated by ChatGPT Hi, welcome to the Virtual… Continue reading Enter My Virtual Reality Room – A Time Lines Talk
Whats’s Reviewing All About?
As a writer, I’m always eager to know whether readers like my books. I get so close to the words, plot, and story that I sometimes can’t see whether it will truly be a surprise to readers. Is it too obvious that the character will act this way or do a certain thing? My books… Continue reading Whats’s Reviewing All About?
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