Tag: Novel

Beltane and the beginning of Summer

Beltane - the Gaelic May Day festival is celebrated on the first of May, which falls halfway between the spring equinox (Ostara) and the approaching summer solstice, Litha. Beltane is a Celtic word meaning 'the fires of bel', and this festival marks the beginning of summer. Although strongly connected with fertility, it was time for … Continue reading Beltane and the beginning of Summer →

How We Plan

As writers, How We Plan is a personal experience. How we approach our planning, our methods, interests and writing topics will vary. As an author of a multi-genre story that includes historical fiction there is a great degree of planning involved around the facts, bygone and ancient, that I'm looking to use within the storyline. Personally, the detail … Continue reading How We Plan →

How We Write…

As writers, How We Write is a personal experience. How we approach our writing, our methods, interests and writing topics will vary.  All these considerations, conscious or otherwise, are there even before we sit down. Writers will have their own routines before putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. We might start with a drink of … Continue reading How We Write… →

Why We Write…

For me, creating a book has been an education and an enlightenment into the world of 'writing'. A true learning experience. One, I am pleased to say, that is still continuing. A quote I read by George Orwell made me think about Why I Write. ‘I do not think one can assess a writer’s motives without … Continue reading Why We Write… →

THE WINDMILL: One Year Old Today!

What better way to celebrate the day with its first official outing at the Christmas market I would like to thank everyone for their continued support. HAPPY ONE YEAR OLD TODAY Please subscribe and follow my blog. Share with your friends, those that you feel might like to think about some of the subjects in … Continue reading THE WINDMILL: One Year Old Today! →

The Windmill, Connections I

https://youtu.be/cBNDPDeDEO0 What are Connections? There are three ‘Connections’ stories throughout The Windmill. They are mysterious… and for good reason. No, we do not know yet when they are set. What are they about and why do some characters relate to them…to dream of them? It begins with Connections I and will further connect to II … Continue reading The Windmill, Connections I →

Bank Holiday Break and The Windmill

With the last Bank Holiday of the summer falling upon us here in Britain, it is our last chance to seize the moment to indulge ourselves before the Autumn. So, why not treat yourself to a lazy day with a good story that is told through a lens of three snapshots in time that are … Continue reading Bank Holiday Break and The Windmill →

The Windmill: The Page Turner Awards 2021

https://twitter.com/PageTurnerAward/status/1389183207896240132 Some exciting news! The Windmill has been selected for entry into Page Turner Awards 2021. It is entered into two categories; Book Award 2021 and Screenplay Award (Book adaptation). One of the judges is no other than Paul Michael Glaser, once Starsky (remember the cardigan) from the iconic Starsky and Hutch detective series...now an … Continue reading The Windmill: The Page Turner Awards 2021 →

The Windmill – Spring Ebook Special Offer

Special Offer on Ebook for 4 weeks only. Get a copy of The Windmill on Ebook for 99p Available on multiple platforms through Troubador Publishing and through your usual retailers. Amazon US: The Windmill. E Book Amazon UK: The Windmill. E Book Please read, enjoy, like, share and follow. Please subscribe and follow my blog. … Continue reading The Windmill – Spring Ebook Special Offer →

Happy Easter, Happy Spring

Wishing you all a Happy Time to relax, sit back, read and enjoy. Please subscribe and follow my blog. Share with your friends, those that you feel might like to think about some of the subjects in my blogs. Comment if you wish and I’ll take your views and experience in mind as I progress … Continue reading Happy Easter, Happy Spring →