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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…
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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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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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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If You Laugh at Demons They Start to Shrink
Ailsa is one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met – and I’ve met her in the flesh, too! She can make people laugh and cry at the same time. It is a privilege having you here again, Ailsa. … Continue reading
A Contented Romantic Novelist
A warm welcome to Helen Rolfe, one of the newer members of our Crooked Cat‘s cradle. I haven’t read her book The Friendship Tree yet, but the very title conjures up pleasing images. The Friendship Tree is your first novel. How long … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Crooked Cat, Hamilton Island, Jill Mansell, JoJo Moyes, Liane Moriarty, Melbourne, Romantic friction, Sue Moorcroft
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AN UPSIDE DOWN LIFE – Episode 2
It is Contemporary Fiction Week at Crooked Cat Books Facebook Page – and I’m in the company of two awesome authors. We’re sharing titbits, and here’s my second one… Flash forward thirty years, during which time I was lucky to remarry. We … Continue reading
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Tagged baby Amstrad, Breath of Africa, Know Kenya Course, Nairobi Museum, Pitman's course, pre-history
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New Romantic Comedy – The Truth About Ellen
Welcome to one of my favourite Crooked Cat authors today – Sarah Louise Smith. I have read two of her books and recommend them for light romantic reading with a bit of a bite. Thank you to the lovely Jane … Continue reading
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Tagged Crooked Cat, Sarah Louise Smith
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AN UPSIDE DOWN LIFE
It is Contemporary Fiction Week at Crooked Cat Books Facebook Page – and I’m in the company of two awesome authors. We’ll be sharing titbits, and here’s one of mine… Not The Whole Truth People have often asked me how much … Continue reading
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Tagged Breath of Africa, Kenya Highlands, Mau Mau, Oxford University, Rift Valley
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