Anyone for a Poldark-themed writer’s cave?
The much travelled Angela Britnell is on today’s blog, sharing her Poldark themed writing cave! Over to you, Angela … This room was planned in my mind before my eldest son ever left home and as soon as I waved him a tearful goodbye I swung into action. Peach paint and lace curtains soon transformed […]
Liz Harris – a creature of habit?
I’m delighted to welcome the very gracious Liz Harris to the writer’s cave feature this week. Tell us all about your space and writing routine, Liz: Never let it be said that I’m a creature of habit, but … Every morning when I come downstairs, the first thing I do is go into the study […]
A conference on the canal – RNAConf15
It’s that time again: Posh frock. Tick. Comfortable shoes. Tick. Business cards. Tick. Prosecco. Tick. Information pack. Tick. Books. Tick. Chocolate biscuits. Tick. Ooh. Hang on. Train this time. Jettison fizzy wine, books and chocolate biscuits. Too heavy to carry through London during a tube strike. Yes, this weekend was the Romantic Novelists’ Conference. I […]
Thank you, writing buddies!
One of the best things to have come out of taking up writing as a career, is meeting and be-friending other writers. Writing is a solitary pursuit. It’s you, the laptop, a notebook and a cold cup of coffee most days. That’s if you’re lucky. At least I have the dogs to keep […]
Anne Harvey – and her super-tidy writing space
Today I’ve got Anne Harvey on the blog, telling us all about her super organised writing cave. It’s so tidy! As well as being an accomplished writer, who has successfully self-published her book, A Suitable Young Man, Anne is also a family history buff – and all-round lovely person. Here’s what she had to say: […]
Appearing now – in a writing magazine near you!
When I was starting out on the writing ‘journey’ (oops sorry for using the j word), I studied everything I could find to help. I began writing on an internet forum. It was a great place to start. I posted a chapter at a time but didn’t have a clue what was going to […]
Parties, Poppies and a Thames Cruise
http://poppies.hrp.org.uk/ This week I went along to the Romantic Novelists’ Association Winter Party. As the last train I could catch leaves at 8pm and the party doesn’t even begin until 6.30, this involves a mad cross-country drive and a two night stay with my Mum instead. It’s worth it though. It was especially so this time […]
Tripping Down Memory Lane
While I wait for the edits for, ironically, While I Was Waiting, I’ve just begun novel number eight. Had to stop and think. The eighth novel? How did that happen? Admittedly, some of my output is in novella form but even so. Seven books! Not surprisingly, […]
The Harper Impulse Party Report!
Well, I did my country mouse act and went up to the Big City to attend the Harper Impulse autumn ‘fete’ and author meeting. The train was late, the traffic was dreadful and the cabbie unusually silent. I had a very emotional moment when I saw the huge Harper Collins sign at the […]
RNA Conference 2013
Last weekend I attended the Romantic Novelists’ Association annual conference in Sheffield. I’ve been before but only as a day visitor. This time I was staying, albeit only for one night and going without a writing pal to keep me company. With all that and having to negotiate Sheffield’s notorious ring road, I was very […]
