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#amreading Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Starting the new year with a re-read. I got lost in this series first time around and am looking forward to doing the same again. #writerslife #startasyoumeantocarryonNothing better than watching dogs be dogs on a beach. Happy New Year everyone! #newyearwalk #ilovenorthumberlandStill one of my favourite places in the world. #ilovenorthumberlandSun setting behind the windmills at the cottage.Hoping to get around a few castles this week. Today, Dunstanburgh Castle on a bright, windy winter's day. #ilovenorthumberlandStarting Christmas a little early with the Icelandic tradition of #jolabokaflod - The gift of a book on Christmas Eve. I could get used to this one! #onemoresleepTags
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Christmas was (almost) dead to begin with. That is until Mr Dickens came along in 1843 with his tale of good will and redemption (and ghosts) that just happened to be set around December 25th. A Christmas Carol (I am … Continue reading
The Flint Street Nativity
Nativity plays are a seasonal staple in the UK. Every play group, school, nursery, church and amateur dramatic society will have at some point or another dressed everyone up as shepherds, angels, and wise men to act out the birth … Continue reading
Miracle on 34th Street
This is not a film that I watch consistently every year, but it is one that warms my heart each time it makes it way out of the DVD case. For those who have not seen this film (either the … Continue reading
What’s your favourite Christmas film?
I think it is safe to say that I am about as much a film nerd as I am a book nerd. I also just happen to be the biggest kid when it comes to Christmas. Given that films are … Continue reading
That’ll Do For A First Draft
As a writer, I want each word I put down on paper to have meaning and purpose. I want each one of them to make readers feel and think and yearn to read on. As such, there is one particular … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo 2018!
October is a great month! Autumn really sets in and brings with it an incredible array of colours in the trees. It brings crisp, cold mornings and short days. Cosy jumpers, warm gloves, and hot drinks spiced with cinnamon. And … Continue reading
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Guest Post – “Dialogue”
Guest Post by Sarah Jayne Tanner When we talk about writing novels, we talk a lot about structure, plot, character and themes, but not so much about writing good dialogue. At university, I studied for a BA English Literature with … Continue reading
#CharacterCharades
I am celebrating this week! I have been struggling with one of the characters in my current Work In Progress, but I have finally had a break-through in his development and it has had a massive impact on the direction … Continue reading
Introducing: Turning Ideas Into Words
Hi there! Seems like I while since I have been updating on here. I am aware that posts have been sparse recently. This is mainly due to my own time management, but also due to me working away on my … Continue reading
Guest Post – Banning Books
Guest Post by Sarah Jayne Tanner. Banning Books: Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need sight.
– Stephen Chlosky Continue reading
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