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The Sun, Rain, Wind and Clouds
Synonyms, adjectives, verbs and in the case of the sun – aliases. Sometimes, writing “it was a sunny day” just doesn’t cut it. The reader wants more, I know I would. So, I’ve put some words together in the form of a cheat sheet, to help inspire your imagination. Cheat Sheets The Sun, Rain, Wind,

Cosy Mystery – 10 Rules to Follow When Writing One
I’m no expert, but am sharing what more learned authors have shared about the rules to follow when writing a cosy mystery.

My October 2022
My October and the past few months have been hectic. Let me share the details with you.

Getting all the writerly stuff done – It’s a dilemma
This is my list of all the writerly things I’d like to do.

What do you get out of a Writers Festival?
I recently attended a writers festival and came away with new knowledge.

I knocked down the Brain Block barricade.
For a few months I’ve had a brain block. Let me regale you with a tale of how I unblocked it.

What Podcasts do you listen to?
I listen to many podcasts, mostly about the craft of writing or author interviews. I’d like to share with you the podcasts I am listening to and when I listen.

Fantasy Novels – 8 things I’ve learned as I write one
No idea where to start? Here are 8 things I have learned as I write a fantasy novel.

My June
I spent June indoors because of the rain and as a result, I read four books, wrote reviews and attended a Virtual Discworld fun day.

9 Ways to fill your Notebook when Writing a Novel
Notebooks are handy for those ideas that come at odd times. Here’s 9 ways to fill your notebook when writing your novel.