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The Juggle of a Writer’s Life

Some days I wake up with a head full of things I need to do. It’s almost like I forget about them, and then they all come rushing back at the same time. Those are also the days I get new ideas. What do you do when that happens? I tend to make a list,… Continue reading The Juggle of a Writer’s Life

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Want to Know More ?

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 ?

Articles, science Fiction

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

Articles, Kindle Unlimited, Paranormal

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?

Articles, For Writers

Back to the Beginning – How I started

I’ve always written stories - just for my own pleasure, and no one ever got to read them. It was my form of escapism. Growing up, I often felt lost, like I didn’t know what I was doing or where I was going. Everyone else seemed so much more confident. They knew what they wanted… Continue reading Back to the Beginning – How I started

Articles, Book, For Writers, Romance

Writing Scenes for Stories

When I was writing Play the Game, I used a program called Scrivener. Has anyone heard of it? I only ever used it for that one book. In Word, you have a document—pages that run one after the other. With Scrivener, it’s one project with separate folders down the side of the screen. You can… Continue reading Writing Scenes for Stories

Articles, Book, Romance

Play The Game – A Play on Words

The title of this book has two meanings, one relates a profession, and the other to Stella, the main character’s dating life. Finding a boyfriend is hard, especially when you’re hiding a secret like Stella is. Originally, Play the Game began as a short story, and with this book cover. I liked it, and still… Continue reading Play The Game – A Play on Words

Book, People, Places, Romance

Write about What You know.

Writers are told this that all the time and it gives an element of authenticity to stories. One thing I am often asked is where I get my idea from. So as the two are intertwined, I’ve brought them together to talk about my book Play the Game. Stella Play the Game started with my… Continue reading Write about What You know.

Animals, Articles, Romance

Do you fancy taking a Ride?

That’s good because it’s National I love Horses Day Unfortunately, I lost the only photo I have of me riding a horse. So instead here is a photo of my mother with her sister and brother in the fifties. I did a lot of horse riding as a child and teenager, but the last time… Continue reading Do you fancy taking a Ride?

Articles, Book

Let’s Talk Author Newsletters.

Yes, again, I’ve talked about them before. That’s because I really like them. This is what they don’t do: They don’t pass on your details Once you signed up you can never leave. They are not full of sales talk. You won’t get spammed. What they are: Get to know the author of your favourite… Continue reading Let’s Talk Author Newsletters.