Last week I wrote about a writing wobble, and you were all so lovely, giving me encouragement and reminding me what it is I love so much about this blogging community – thank you all so much for your support. This week I have a week off, the first in while, and I’m back whereContinue reading “New Week, New Writing Leaf”
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Wednesday Wander – Tower Of London
I could probably write about half a dozen posts about the famous Tower of London (and will definitely write at least one more). There are layers of history going right back to Roman times within the ancient walls, and the names of those who lived and died there are a rollcall of history. The Tower,Continue reading “Wednesday Wander – Tower Of London”
#writephoto – Fire Dance
‘‘A firedance through the night.’ What d’you suppose they meant by that?’ ‘Who?’ ‘That band, you know the ones, all floppy hair and white teeth. You know, catchy melodies. They had fancy lyrics, too.’ ‘Oh, yeah. I dunno.’ ‘You dunno the band, or you dunno what they meant?’ “Both. It was a while ago, wasn’tContinue reading “#writephoto – Fire Dance”
Diamond Book Awards Finalists for 2017.
Well! Thrilled to start the weekend with the news that A Thousand Rooms has made the top three in the Diamond Book Awards! Thanks so much, Kev 🙂
A Thousand Rooms by Helen Jones
Originally posted on Escape Into Reading:
Title: A Thousand Rooms Author: Helen Jones Publisher: Self Published Date of publication: October 20th, 2016 Genre: General Fiction, Women’s Fiction Number of pages: 270 POV: 1st person Where you can find A Thousand Rooms: Barnes and Noble | Amazon Book synopsis (from Goodreads): You don’t wake up expecting…
Wednesday Wander – Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada
This is the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada. Suspended over the Capilano River, it’s a well known tourist attraction, drawing over 800,000 visitors per year.The word ‘Capilano’ derives from a First Nations term, Kia’polano, which means beautiful river. Looking down into the gorge at the tumbling waters, it’s easy to see how the place gotContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada”
Ironing, Oak Apples and Editing or, How I Survived A Writing Wobble
I had a bit of a writing wobble earlier this week. I’ve just begun editing Under Stone, the fourth book in my Ambeth series. It recently returned from a professional edit, and so I was taking suggestions and beta read comments on board, polishing the final crevices and tidying up punctuation and prose, ready toContinue reading “Ironing, Oak Apples and Editing or, How I Survived A Writing Wobble”
A Thousand Rooms by Helen Jones: A Rambling Review
Originally posted on Allie Potts:
It is a rare book that makes me care about the characters before the end of the first act. A Thousand Rooms, by Helen Jones – this book, had me crying before I’d even read ten percent. Repeatedly. And not just a little. I had to put it down more…
The freedom to get it wrong
I love this post from Sue – a nice reminder that we each have our own path, our own voice to find, and to never let anything hold you back from the creative process 🙂
New Release: The Enhanced League by C.S.Boyack #IndieAuthor #newrelease @Virgilante
Originally posted on Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes:
Today, we welcome Craig Boyack, a fellow writer, blogger and good friend of ours to tell us all about his new book… Over to you Craig! ? Thanks for having me over today to talk about my newest book, The Enhanced League. This is a group of…
Helen Glynn Jones 