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I’d Like to Talk About Magic
I always enjoy having author Ailsa Abraham to stay. Welcome for another week, Ailsa – we love your magical meanderings. Near or Far, it’s similar. I’m very grateful to Jane for inviting me back to follow up on my previous … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Ailsa Abraham, Breath of Africa, Crooked Cat, Ghana, Hell's Angel, ju-ju, Magic
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Should You Give Up Writing?
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
I’ve always found the different ways that we scribblers describe our experiences with writer’s block very interesting. Also the different ways the seasoned writers suggest getting over it. Some suggestions are to work around…
Down, Down – and Down…
Ecuador 2004 – part 3. We enter high altitude Cotopaxi Park through the back way driving between several alternative tracks, and are flagged down by anxious wardens who make us purchase tickets. We stop to walk round a glacial lagoon, Limpiopungo donning waterproof coats, … Continue reading
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Tagged balsa wood, bougainvillea, caracara, Cotopaxi National Park, Limpiopungo, Mt. Tungurahua, Saquisili market
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SEVEN SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO FIND INSPIRATION
I am honoured to welcome Vanessa Couchman to my AUTHOR COUNTDOWN today. A freelance writer and author based in France, she runs a copywriting business, and is often asked the question: Where do you find inspiration? Inspiration is the magic key that opens … Continue reading
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Tagged Author countdown, Edgar Degas, Historical fiction, inspiration, National Gallery, Vanessa Couchman
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A Shrunken Head and Sexy Volcanoes
14/12/2004. Ecuador 2. After an early rise we trudge up a mountain path through the tropical forest and I stop to record my first Tanager and Toucan. There are birds everywhere and I’m so excited I don’t know where to look … Continue reading
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Tagged Cuicocha Lake, Ecuador, Inca costume, Machachi, Otavalo market, pan pipes, Peguche, shrunken head, volcanoes
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Green Jewels on a Velvet Throw
A warm welcome to another talented Crooked Cat author today. I enjoyed Yvonne Marjot’s first novel, and look forward to another trip to the Hebridean Islands, which make me think of Mendelssohn. Over to you, Yvonne. “The Isle of Mull, … Continue reading
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Tagged Crooked Cat, Fingal's Cave, Hebrides, Isle of Lismore, Lismore, Mendelssohn, Rum, Skye, Yvonne Marjot
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It’s Revolution Day!
Our Tim is doing the rounds this week, talking about his exciting new release, published on 30 June by Crooked Cat. I loved his first book, an excellent historical novel which uncovers the story of slavery in ancient Greece. You can find … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlos Almanzor, Crooked Cat, historical novel, Latin America, Revolution, slavery, Zeus of Ithome
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Humming Birds, so Tiny
Oh the joys of technology! At last I have unearthed some pictures of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands from the depths of my portable hard drive. Come back with me to 2004, and enjoy the experience! It is Sunday 12th December, … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecuador, humming birds, Mindo, mot mot, owl butterfly, Quito, Virgin of Quito
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Everything Is a Bit of a Blur
I am taking you back for one moment to October 2010. Everything is a bit of a blur after we experience the wonders of Petra, and I am very tired. The old body is not keeping up with the mind, … Continue reading
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Tagged Amman, Basilica of the Annunciation, Hadrian's Arch, Hippodrome, Israel, Nymphaeum Fountain, South Theatre, St. Joseph's Church, Temple of Artemis, Temple of Zeus, The Citadel
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EIGHT WAYS TO ENERGISE YOUR MARKET – LOUD AND PROUD
Sound advice indeed, Carol Hedges, especially #1! So you’ve published a book – congratulations! And now you’re sitting back and waiting for the money to roll in. Sorry – that’s not how it works! Writing a book and getting … Continue reading
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Tagged Press releases, Public Lending Rights, Social media, Society of Authors, Women's Institute
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