Category Archives: Men

One Star, Mr Ellory….

Posted on September 3, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

Now, you know how I like a bit of controversy, so I was rather tickled to read today about crime writer RJ Ellory, who’s been dabbling in a little ‘crime’ of his own. He’s been caught faking glowing reviews for … Continue reading →

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More Star-Spotting

Posted on August 6, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

I went to the Olympics yesterday hence the new (temporary!) header. It was fun but tiring. We didn’t get home until 3am. My favourite bits were: 1. The wild flowers that are all over the grounds in the Olympic Park. … Continue reading →

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Tennis The Menace!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

Being a tennis player is like being a writer. Honest. Bear with me. When you play a tennis match, you either win or you lose. So, think about how many times tennis players lose. Roger Federer, World Number One and … Continue reading →

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ChipLitFest – A Report

Posted on April 21, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

I’ve been to the first ever Chipping Norton Literary Festival today and it was very good! And ‘buzzing’! (There’s still another day – tomorrow – if you can make it there!) Although, I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t book … Continue reading →

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Mentoring for Would-Be Novelists

Posted on April 15, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

Hurrah, it’s Sunday night and that means Homeland! Anyone else watching/enjoying it? It’s a good excuse to put a picture of the lovely Damian Lewis on my blog, anyway. Over the weekend I treated myself to Marie Claire magazine because … Continue reading →

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Moving In With David Beckham….

Posted on April 3, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

Ooh, ooh – we have just exchanged contracts on our house, which means it’s all legally binding, so THERE’S NO GOING BACK! Does that sound like I’m having second thoughts? Well – a little – having discovered THAT (on the … Continue reading →

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A Very Sudden Proposal…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

Ah, ha! I thought that would get you reading! No, it’s not me, although it is of course 29th February and therefore traditionally the day on which women can propose to men! I’m referring to the poet Robert Browning (incidentally, … Continue reading →

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Howdy Partner! (And some writing competitions…)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

I’ve had a busy morning. Cup of tea, followed by the Daily Express general knowledge crossword (it keeps Alzheimer’s at bay and is therefore a legitimate displacement activity). ‘20 Down. Co-star, with James Drury of the 1962-71 US western series, … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Please All The People…

Posted on December 19, 2011 by blogaboutwriting

Last Monday (a week ago today, in fact), I gave a talk to a ‘Ladies Luncheon Club’. (Yes, such things do still exist – even in the Midlands!) It was their Christmas ‘do’, so I wasn’t too worried. I assumed … Continue reading →

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It Feels Like Christmas..!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by blogaboutwriting

I’ve had a good day today. The latest issue of Writing magazine (yep, that’s January 2012!) popped through my letter box and there were two of my articles in it; then Woman’s Weekly emailed me to accept a story and … Continue reading →

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