Monthly Archives: March 2022

‘Second Novel Syndrome’ & a New Short Story Market

Posted on March 30, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, I finally finished the first draft of novel no. 2 on Sunday (I had to beg for a week’s extension – it was supposed to be all done and dusted on 18th March) … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Magazines, novel writing, Short Stories | 7 Comments

‘A Wartime Secret’ – Paperback Giveaway

Posted on March 17, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

Update: The winner of my book + chocolate (drawn this morning by random wheel name spinner thing) is Derek B. Well done, Derek. I have emailed him for his details. Thanks everyone for entering. I may have more giveaways coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Novels | 32 Comments

A Pekingese, A Paperback and Pocket Novel News

Posted on March 12, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

Hello, how are you all? The picture of Eric the Pekingese, who was ‘robbed’ of Best in Show at Crufts in 2016, is just to give you a little smile (and to remind you, if you are doggy and/or interested, … Continue reading →

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Chippy Theatre On-Line Auction: Manuscript Critique from Me!

Posted on March 4, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

Chipping Norton Theatre, where I teach two of my daytime classes, is holding an on-line auction starting TODAY (Friday) at 10.30am, to raise funds. They asked me to donate something, not unreasonably, so I’ve donated a manuscript critique. ie: 3 … Continue reading →

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