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Some thoughts on Children’s Book Publishing

Are you a writer who would like to write and publish a children’s book? If you are, you should know that you have a lot of work ahead of you. A lot of new writer’s believe that children’s books are easy to write. Yes, children’s books are easier to write but that does not meanContinue reading “Some thoughts on Children’s Book Publishing”

What about Literary Agents?

I decided to put together some articles about publishing your work. The articles will examine things like different genres, self-publishing, publishing tips, children’s books etc. I thought I would start with some thoughts about literary agents. Are you a writer who would like to get a book published? If you are, you may have heardContinue reading “What about Literary Agents?”

Happiness

Hey I just got this from Daily Motivation site . Keep going with your writing!! “ You are capable of overcoming the challenges you face in life. No matter what happens, do not let yourself get bogged down by fear, and negativity. Be patient with yourself as you work through whatever life throws your way. GiveContinue reading “Happiness”

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Catching up

I haven’t posted for a while. I kept my focus on completing another task. When I have an idea for a book I sit with an old fashioned writing pad and a fountain pen, and I let the ideas flow. Sometimes when I look back I can’t read my notes as I was writing soContinue reading “Catching up”

Research!!

Continuing with my writing of the latest book – Fairy Hanny and the Sons of Turenn. Looking back at the things I referred to yesterday as I worked on the latest chapter… Other words for Turd… Lyrics to Nature Boy… Spelling of Diarrhoea… Lots of possible variations! Google translate… Shades of Red… Varieties of PersianContinue reading “Research!!”

Latest!

I am working on my third story featuring the beautiful Fairy Hanny. As I worked through the latest chapter I found I was researching a lot of things, including @The Whore of Babylon’ and a ‘Lakeland Rill’. I also had to check my spelling a lot as my mind moves a lot faster than myContinue reading “Latest!”

Staying relaxed

Looking for the good in all aspects of life. I have spent a lot of time over the last year destressing. I had a bad case of Covid-19 just over a year ago. There is a week of my life for which I have very little memory. My temperature was spiking at 41C (about 106Continue reading “Staying relaxed”

Guilt

We have had a few public holidays here in UK. I celebrated by drinking lots of wine. And I feel guilty. I suppose I have little choice as I was brought up Catholic. By the time I was seven years old I had been convinced that it was my fault that Jesus had been nailedContinue reading “Guilt”

Writing and thinking

I love writing! I am working on the third Fairy Hanny story and my first detective novel featuring Inspector Flaange. I also have some Maths and English books that I am editing, and an outline of a book on Motivation. I get an email every day with a Daily Motivation. So I will share thisContinue reading “Writing and thinking”