Monthly Archives: June 2016

Trials & Tribulations of ‘Turning Pro’

Posted on June 29, 2016 by blogaboutwriting

As I write this, British hopeful Marcus Willis is playing Roger Federer at Wimbledon and I’ve got it on the TV (TV or tv? anyway…) Bless. It’s a bit of a David and Goliath match. No-one of course, expects him … Continue reading →

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New writing competition (free!) & Short Story Collection

Posted on June 21, 2016 by blogaboutwriting

Here’s a surprise for you. To celebrate the publication of my new short story collection (TA-DERR!), I’m running another of my random word writing competitions. It’s FREE to enter and open to everyone, wherever you live. But more of that … Continue reading →

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My People’s Friend Serial Is About To Hit The Shelves

Posted on June 14, 2016 by blogaboutwriting

If you get Writers Forum magazine, you’ll notice that (*puffs up*) I am featured in the July issue, which is already out to subscribers and probably about to appear in the shops. When I won the People’s Friend serial competition, … Continue reading →

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On The Trail of Maggie O’Farrell

Posted on June 5, 2016 by blogaboutwriting

On Friday night my OH decided to make a curry. I ‘live tweeted’ (!) this experience, as from starting to chop the carrots to his weary call of “Dinner’s ready” took 3.5 hours. I kid you not. It’s my own … Continue reading →

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