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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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
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
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
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.
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?
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.
Welcome July – Booming June!
Hello to July indeed—where has the year gone? This time last year, we were preparing for a gruelling July: a daily ninety-mile round trip for my hubby’s radiotherapy treatment. It was incredibly daunting to make that journey five days a week—it felt like it would never end. And now, here we are a year later:… Continue reading Welcome July – Booming June!
Karen’s Chat – I’m an Eclectic Person
I am an eclectic person. If I see something and it catches my imagination, I want to do it. Since I retired, it became more noticeable. My go-to place is YouTube where I’ve spend hours researching my chosen subject. Then I collect everything I needed. It’s given me hours of enjoyment making what I watched.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – I’m an Eclectic Person
Public Speaking – I gave it A Go.
I had the honour of giving a talk at a local WI group recently. WI stand for Women’s Institute. The Women's Institute (WI) is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the United Kingdom. In 2025 we celebrate 110 years since it first formed right here in Anglesey. Its primary goal is to empower women by… Continue reading Public Speaking – I gave it A Go.
World of Stories 