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17/01/2021
The Running Writer
RUNNING AND WRITING
From 50k - 100k
Becoming the running writer
Writing a novel is an endurance sport.
So what's the most sensible thing for a writer to do?
Take up a super-intensive endurancey-endurance sport,
22/06/2020
Book Launch
NEW BOOK ALERT!
Awakening Mages
Age of Academicians 2
31st July 2020 is the official launch date of
Awakening Mages.
Just in time for the summer holidays!
Jump on in for more details!
05/04/2020
Guest Post
BEING AN AUTHOR
Human Branding in an AI World
Conner Whiteley
My very first guest blog post!
Today, Conner Whiteley will tell us about Human Branding,
what it is, and how it can help us writers grow our author brand.
Especially now that machines can generate books...
Are you ready to learn more?
Jump on in!
22/02/2020
Creative Writing
IMPROVE YOUR WRITING
Five Ways to Legit Skive Off Writing
You know what?
Even the most dedicated writer in the universe struggles to find the right words.
And it's not a bad thing. Just means you're human.
But if you're one of those peeps who feels guilty when you're plugging away at your latest WIP,
then this post is for you!
How to feel like you're still being creative
while actually having a good ol' skive!
02/02/2020
Interview
TALKING TO WRITERS
Sci-Fi Sisters: Episode 2
Ready for the next installment of my new blog series?
In this one, I'm talking to new SF writer
A.J. FEAGIN
Her first book, Song of Nümenstar, debuted last summer to rave reviews.
This is a sister to watch!
Jump on in to find out more about A.J. and her writing!
17/01/2020
Interview
TALKING TO WRITERS
Sci-Fi Sisters: Episode 1
I'm starting another blog series!
In this one, I get to chat to other writers, which is hugely exciting for a fangirl like me :o)
It's called Sci-Fi Sisters because this series is all about women who write science fiction.
Launching it is Phillip K Dick Award nominee and Brit Sci-Fi writer extraordinaire...
*drum roll*
LIZ WILLIAMS
Jump on in to find out more about Liz and her writing!
01/01/2020
Opinion
WRITING ABOUT WRITING
How Women Are Represented In...
...Spellslinger
In this article, we're going modern with a book written by Sebastien de Castell.
Now we know what the female archetypes are, we know what to look for!
Come with me, and we'll have a little look at how de Castell has represented women in his 2018 first-in-the-series fantasy novel.
16/10/2019
Opinion
WRITING ABOUT WRITING
How Women Are Represented In...
...The Hobbit.
I grew up with this book. It was the very first novel I ever read.
Nothing unusual about that - every SFF geek in the world started with The Hobbit.
But there was also something that I wanted to know:
Where are all the girls?
30/01/2018
Adventures in Fiction Review
WRITING ABOUT WRITING
Go on an Adventure in Fiction
As new writers, we're plagued by the same old questions:
Why can't I get my book published?
What am I doing wrong?
Should I even be doing this writing thing anyway?
(All these questions are generally hurled out into the vastness of the cosmos in a spectacularly melodramatic way, before you check the clock and realise that if you don't hurry up and put your shoes on, you'll be late for work.)
Anyway, I found answers! Answers in the form of an SFF mentor, who changed my book forever!
03/10/2017
Opinion
WRITING ABOUT WRITING
How Women Are Represented In...
...Fairy Tales
I'm a woman who reads and writes book.
I'm a woman who reads and writes genre fiction.
I'm a woman who teaches English Language and Literature in a patriarchal society.
What fascinates me is how women are portrayed in the written form by female and male authors, so I'm starting a little series to explore just that!
06/03/2017
Creative Writing
IMPROVE YOUR WRITING
10 Tips for Better Writing
Tips are useful.
Mine are different.
It's possible they won't work, but they're certainly fun!
03/03/2017
Music
ANDREW CHRISTIE QUARTET
Album Launch
I'm excited about the launch of the Andrew Christie Quartet's new album,
Difference and Repetition, which they've been working towards
for over a year now, recording, rehearsing and
gigging the material into shape.