Camp NaNoWriMo

Because of the success of the two NaNoWriMo events I’ve been involved in (two wins, one published novel and working on the second one as I type), and because I have more book ideas than I have time to write them, I’ve decided to participate in this year’s Camp NaNoWriMo. It’s being run in bothContinue reading “Camp NaNoWriMo”

Review: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer

Publisher: Fiewel & Friends Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 387 (hardcover) Release Date: January 3 2012 Source: Purchased. Rating:4 out of 5 stars. Blurb (from Amazon.co.uk) A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth’s fate hinges on one girl… CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She’s reviled by her stepmotherContinue reading “Review: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer”

Review: Draykon (Draykon #1) by Charlotte E English

Publisher: Charlotte E English Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Pages: 281 pages estimated (ebook) Release Date: August 31 2011 Source: Purchased. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Blurb (from Amazon.co.uk) When shy and retiring Llandry Sanfaer discovers a mesmerising new gemstone, she suddenly becomes the most famous jeweller across the Seven Realms. Demand for the coveted stoneContinue reading “Review: Draykon (Draykon #1) by Charlotte E English”

Style: not just something you’re born with

I try not to give much writing advice on this blog because I only have a lifetime of reading, a four year English degree and two moderate bestsellers to my name. However, there are a few things I want to get off my chest that I’ve come across time and time again not only inContinue reading “Style: not just something you’re born with”

Valentine Flash Fiction #6: Happy Valentine’s Day!

Prompt:Holding hands, cherish. Word count:250. Today’s challenge is a little different. I decided to combine all of my previous prompts and write something romantic instead of dark! See if you can find all of my previous prompts: Holding hands, cherish, promises, candlelit, lifetime, heart, roses, kiss, chocolate, love, romance. Lionel extended his hand over theContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #6: Happy Valentine’s Day!”