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I promised a report on the talk I attended in London by Elizabeth Gilbert. She was being interviewed about her latest book, Big Magic. The things that stuck in my mind from the talk were: She believes that ideas have their own consciousness and are waiting for the right partner to bring them into the… Continue reading Big Magic

I am feeling distinctly odd this week, having completed my NaNoWriMo 50,000 words written in November challenge at the weekend. I spent the whole of last month submerged in the English Civil War and had a thoroughly lovely time. I’ve been reading non-fiction books about the period and watching YouTube videos too. I love the… Continue reading Nano Success and Weekend Away

I often have an early writing session in Costa simply because if I go home I get caught up in housework, paperwork, etc. Little son has to be dropped at the station at 7.20 am, so I’m usually in a blissfully quiet café. The other day, my heart dropped when I was joined by son’s… Continue reading Where It All Began

The drumbeat transports me through the earth by way of a hollow tree. “You’ll meet your power animal,” the drummer says. Sure enough, a young female deer is waiting for me. Eyes unsure, she finally lets me touch her suede nose. “Has your power animal a message for you?” The drumbeat echoes in the background,… Continue reading A Very Different Writing Workshop

How did we arrive in the middle of September? I feel as if the summer slipped by without me noticing it. I give below a few highlights of my last few months. The Romantic Novelists’ Association Annual Conference This year the conference was held in London and I just happened to choose the day of… Continue reading Where did the summer go?

I thought I would update you on my most popular blog post to date – the one about my happiness jar. this blog received lots of interest and comments. At the beginning of 2014, I read an article by Elizabeth Gilbert, who wrote Eat, Pray, Love and The Signature of All Things. She suggested keeping… Continue reading Update on A Year’s Worth of Happy Moments

Georgia Hill has a new book out on 2 July 2015. To wish her every sucess with her new release “While I was Waiting”, I asked her to tell my blog readers a little about herself.   Hi Morton.   Thanks so much for having me on your lovely blog! My name is Georgia Hill. I’ve been… Continue reading Spotlight on Georgia Hill

Today is the e-launch day for my friend Alison May’s brand new romantic comedy, Midsummer Dreams. She asked a few of us to post about dreams in celebration and gave us three questions to answer. I had a dream… I had a dream when I was a teenager that I would one day have a… Continue reading Spotlight on Alison May – Midsummer Dreams

This blog post focusses on my friend and writing buddy, Janice Preston. We both joined the Romantic Novelists’ New Writers’ Scheme in January 2012 and since we met at our first Birmingham chapter meeting, we have been friends. Jan achieved publication success in 2014 with Mills and Boon. Her debut novel, Mary and the Marquis… Continue reading Spotlight on Janice Preston – From Wallflower to Countess

Dog diary two weeks in… I’ve settled well in my new home. Mummy hasn’t a clue about doggie things, but she’s doing okay. Daddy and the boy seem to like me too. They took me to the vet’s the day after I arrived and it was a very embarrassing experience. I was being so good… Continue reading We survived!