Books About Books
As a book addict, I’m always on the look out for my next fix. Good news–I found a new supplier, Flashlight Worthy Books. The best feature of this website is…
And Now to MY Writing…
It is the first Monday of the school holidays after the busiest, most productive semester I have ever had. It was a term of complete focus, of bringing home work,…
The Value of a Critique Group
Every year I attend a writing course (or three) to hone my skills and glean from other writers. In 2011, I took a deep breath and joined a critique group.…
A Glimmer of Hope from Useful Feedback
Feedback is a precious thing, and yesterday I received the best kind–the useful kind, where my work was systematically analysed and marked against a criteria sheet by a published author.…
Writing and “Flow”
Wednesdays are my day off, when, supposedly, I set aside time to write. Typically, the day off from counselling usually morphs into a day on as cleaner, chauffeur, and girl-friday.…
Writing as a Character Building Exercise
All writers expect knock-backs. We know it comes with the territory; it’s part of the game. You send stuff out and even though the hope for a “Yes please!” burns…
A Rare Thrill
A few days ago, I asked a friend to read my newest short story, Empty Nest, which she did gladly. It is a rare thing for a writer to be…
