I’ve been thinking recently about writing retreats. I know that organised retreats are popular, the amount of ads in Writing Magazine alone testament to their popularity. And I can see how, for many people, spending time somewhere with the express purpose of writing would be a wonderful pathway to creativity. However, I’ve never been onContinue reading “To Retreat, Or Not To Retreat?”
Category Archives: Writing
Wednesday Wander – London Bridge, Portsea
No, it’s not the London Bridge you might be thinking of. This is a rock formation called London Bridge, at Portsea back beach just outside Melbourne, Australia. There used to be another arch of rock stretching into the ocean, hence the name, but it collapsed quite suddenly, leaving only two remaining. It’s a wonderful placeContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – London Bridge, Portsea”
#Writephoto – Silver and Black (an excerpt)
Sue has such a wonderful knack for choosing images that inspire stories. Her photo prompt this week does not disappoint and, once again, it seems to tie in with part of my own WIP. Not Ambeth – this time I’m heading back to the world of vampires, Silver and Black. And so here is myContinue reading “#Writephoto – Silver and Black (an excerpt)”
Cascade Poetry Challenge – Longing
I really enjoyed Jane Dougherty’s Poetry Challenge last week, so I thought I’d give it a go again this week. This time, Jane has challenged us to write a cascade, which consists of four stanzas each with three lines, where each line from the first verse is the last line of each subsequent verse. JaneContinue reading “Cascade Poetry Challenge – Longing”
Kyrielle Poetry Challenge – Dreaming Trees
I’ve said before I don’t fancy myself as any sort of poet, nor is it a writing form I’ve much explored. However, lately, there have been a few blog challenges that have led me to respond in poetry, rather than prose, and I’ve really enjoyed doing so. The latest one is from Jane Dougherty, andContinue reading “Kyrielle Poetry Challenge – Dreaming Trees”
#writephoto – Still Waters
Here’s my response to Sue’s lovely photograph – her #writephoto prompt for this week: At The Closing of the Day I’d bought this place because of the view. It was never the same one day to the next; water and sky framed by the window of the ruined cottage, just a short walk from theContinue reading “#writephoto – Still Waters”
Cover Reveal – Hills And Valleys
Here it is! The cover for my third Ambeth book, Hills and Valleys, is complete and ready to upload, but first I thought I’d share it with you. Thanks again to my brother, Rich Jones at Turning Rebellion, for the fantastic layout – I’m thrilled with the finished result and think it fits really wellContinue reading “Cover Reveal – Hills And Valleys”
Take The First Step
It’s Monday. The start of another week. Thanks for stating the obvious, you might be thinking. But as I wandered along on my morning walk back from school, I pondered the idea of beginnings. Starting something – taking the first step, as it were – is often the most difficult part of any journey. ThinkContinue reading “Take The First Step”
I Can’t Pay My Mortgage with ‘Exposure’ – Why Creatives Should Be Paid For Their Work
I don’t usually post rants on this blog – it’s not really my thing. I actually wasn’t even going to publish this piece at all, but I had a short online conversation about it with Ali Isaac, and so here we are. And perhaps this isn’t so much a rant as a collection of thoughts.Continue reading “I Can’t Pay My Mortgage with ‘Exposure’ – Why Creatives Should Be Paid For Their Work”
Stuck Writing Your Author Bio? Try The (Totally Not Serious) Author Bio Generator
So I’ve been noticing a trend recently of, shall we say, somewhat overwrought author bios, in which every detail is teased into something magnificent, a picture of a life fabulously lived. I realise that there are, in fact, authors who do live wonderfully exciting lives but I also seem to remember a time when itContinue reading “Stuck Writing Your Author Bio? Try The (Totally Not Serious) Author Bio Generator”
Helen Glynn Jones 