I originally wrote this post back in 2016, but it seems that not much has changed when it comes to payment for working in the creative arts and the seeming value placed upon such work, so I thought I might share it again. While I write books, I also do freelance writing work, and IContinue reading “I Can’t Pay My Mortgage with ‘Exposure’ – Why Creatives Should Be Paid For Their Work”
Category Archives: Writing
#Writephoto – Darkness
A few weeks ago I participated in Sue’s #writephoto prompt, and a story came to me of a darkness that swallowed whole settlements. When I saw this image, the story came back to me, and I realised there was another part I needed to tell. So here it is… This time, they were ready forContinue reading “#Writephoto – Darkness”
#writephoto – Vista
The path wasn’t much. Cut into the hillside, a pale ribbon of chalk against the green. But it represented everything. The wide landscape stretched before them, fading into a green haze. Summer lay rich upon the land, bees buzzing in the flowers, butterflies dancing among the long grasses. In the fields the crops ripened, blue-greenContinue reading “#writephoto – Vista”
A Monday Update
Despite the recent easing of lockdown rules in England, life is continuing much as it has been for me and my family. Hubby and I are still working at home and the gorgeous girl, who is in secondary school, is still not back in classes, and won’t be until September. Still, there are things IContinue reading “A Monday Update”
A Tangled Path – Where Do We Go From Here?
As we move through these strange times, I suppose we each have our way of dealing with what’s going on. While we are linked on one level by the shared experience of lockdown, each of us has our own set of circumstances to deal with in how we find our way forward. I found itContinue reading “A Tangled Path – Where Do We Go From Here?”
#writephoto – Beyond The Storm
Another lovely #writephoto prompt from Sue Vincent. Here’s my take on her image – and if you want to give the prompt a go, head over to her site and link your post to hers, or leave a link in the comments: ‘Storm’s a comin’’ Paras spat decisively before turning on his heel, leather bootsContinue reading “#writephoto – Beyond The Storm”
#writephoto – Horizon
Gosh, I haven’t done a #writephoto in ages! Not for lack of inspiration – Sue has a knack for capturing stories in her images, which is why it’s one of my favourite writing prompts – rather, a lack of time and brainpower. However, the fog is lifting, and this week’s photo sent me a story.Continue reading “#writephoto – Horizon”
Working On A Co-Author Project
January is almost over (I cannot believe it), and I’ve spent most of this month, as I did December, in the fog of a nasty virus. However, the mists are clearing and I’m finally raring to go with a new writing year. While I’ve been working on my current WIP (which is now pretty muchContinue reading “Working On A Co-Author Project”
Dragons and A Brand New Year
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a lovely holiday break 🙂 I know I’ve been a bit absent from the blogosphere this past month – I’ve had a terrible virus that stole my breath and sense of smell and taste, so Christmas wasn’t quite the eating festival I envisioned. However, I finallyContinue reading “Dragons and A Brand New Year”
Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 9 – Heights
I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills and grey stone villages of the Peak District. It’s taken me a little while, as it usually does, to process everything that happened. Once again there was history and mystery, good company and tasty food,Continue reading “Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 9 – Heights”
Helen Glynn Jones 