“Take note of the things the Scribe is writing, and then it will make more substance,” explained Hanny. “You want me to make note of the notes produced by the Scribe?” asked Ksteve. “I suppose that is what I am inferring,” smiled Hanny. “Take notes of notes!” laughed Ksteve. “It would make a lovely song,”Continue reading “Another extract!!!”
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AN extract from the third adventure of Fairy Hanny
Bobby and his Chariot, 2. Meanwhile, back in the sort of Lorded Lands of Turenn and his Fiefdom. “You need to get Bobby and his Chariot as fast as you can!” declared a somewhat concerned Hanny. “He’s already the fastest charioteer. How can we get him any faster?” asked Father Nick. “Are you referring toContinue reading “AN extract from the third adventure of Fairy Hanny”
Some things never change
I came across this old ballad from the 17th Century, as part of the research in my current work. Nothing really changes… “O see ye not yon narrow road So thick beset with thorns and briars? That is the path of righteousness, Though after it but few enquires. ‘And see ye not thatContinue reading “Some things never change”
Envy
My latest thoughts…. Envy I envy the man who sits deadpan, and tells his wife, That the foul cheese flan Tastes really nice. And I envy the guy who can sit by, And look at the beam Of the girl of his dream And says she looks nice. I so envy the chap who hasContinue reading “Envy”
Should You Self-Publish?
Are you an author who has a book that you would like to see published? If so, have you received multiple rejection letters from both large and small publishing houses? If you have, your first thought may be to give up. Of course, it is your right to do so, but did you know thatContinue reading “Should You Self-Publish?”
Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
Do you have a book that you would like to see published? If so, you may be interested in getting started right away. As soon as an author finishes their book, they want to start approaching publishers as soon as possible. While it is more than possible to take this approach, you also want toContinue reading “Publishing Mistakes to Avoid”
Legalities to Writing Your Book
Are you an author who just received an offer to have one of your books published? If you have, congratulations! There is no prouder moment in the career of a writer than having a book published. With that said, it is important to proceed with caution. You do not want your excitement to cloud yourContinue reading “Legalities to Writing Your Book”
Getting Your Book Published using a literary agent.
If you are an author who is shopping around for a publisher, you may find the phrase “agented submission only.” What does this mean? This means that the publisher in question will not even look at manuscripts that are sent in directly by the author. Instead, a professional literary agent must make the approach. SinceContinue reading “Getting Your Book Published using a literary agent.”
Some more thoughts on Getting Published
You just wrote a book and one of the next steps you will need to take involves finding publishers to approach. For many new authors, this is the most overwhelming part of the entire process. The good news is that there are multiple ways that you can find publishers to send your book to, butContinue reading “Some more thoughts on Getting Published”
Get a Book Published Fast
Are you an author who would like to get a book published? If you are, you may have heard that getting a book published is a lot easier said than done. Yes, this is true in many cases, but it is important to know that you should have access to a few resources that canContinue reading “Get a Book Published Fast”
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