Watching Edie Summer Reads
Summer Reads – Reading in the Sun
Still writing a first draft, but made time out from scribbling for Summer Reads. Here is what I said on…
Watching Edie Summer Reads
Short Story Feast
Short Story Feast – Creative Writing at its Best
Short Story Feast I don’t often read short stories in bulk but sometimes it’s good to have a short story…
Good Reads on goodreads: reviews of some fabulous four-star books
Good Reads on goodreads Still in first draft mode, so this month’s blog is all about the good reads I’ve…
Too Busy to Blog – Writer in First Draft Mode
It’s the end of March and I haven’t written a blog since January. I’ve had my head down working in first…
Read a different genre
A writer must not only keep up to date with reading trends in her/his own genre, but also take time to read a different…
Snuggle Down with a Good Book
It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle down with a good book. Here are three terrific reads I’ve recently…
Book Review of an American story
At this momentous time in world history, I offer a book review of Buffalo Soldier by Tanya Landman. It’s an American story for…
Great Teen Reads
Great Teen Reads I love my job. As a school librarian, I get paid to know about top reads….
A level results – the teenage lottery
Yesterday was the day when teenagers across the land got up before noon for the first time since June. As…
Born Not Made: Short Story Contests
In 2010 I was thrilled to be shortlisted in the prestigious Bristol Short Story Prize. Here is the second and…