Created and hosted by the Ninja Captain himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, theInsecure Writer’s Support Groupmonthly blog post is here again – and so am I, insecure or maybe just guilty. Guilty as my writing in July continued to be minimal: a few book reviews and the first draft for my August #WEP/IWSG CHALLENGE – due a fortnight … Continue reading
The Wolf Wilder – a review
Once again, I’m catching up with my book reviews – by not reading but writing. And I’m still ahead in my 2019 Goodreads Challenge– 22 books read from my target of 35 with a few part-finished books in the read-line. Whether I can stay ahead depends on my ability to write. After this, I’ll only … Continue reading
Night Witch – a review
This was the second novel I read about a young woman who risks everything to join the legendary Night Witches, an all-female Soviet night bomber regiment that wreaked havoc on the invading Germans in World War II. Continue reading
Writing Diverse Characters for Fiction, TV or Film – a review
This is essential reading for any serious writer – especially one aware of the value in addressing the ‘diverse issue’. Continue reading
Marred – a review
I’m still behind with my book reviews as my reading continues to be faster than my writing. Lies, all lies: I keep getting distracted and wasting time with trivial pursuits. I’ve switched off my Kindle and shelved my next physical reads. So, I’ve forced myself back to proper keyboard work. Maybe the reviews will get … Continue reading
#IWSG – Trait Train
Created and hosted by the Ninja Captain himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, theInsecure Writer’s Support Groupmonthly blog post is here again – and so am I, insecure or maybe just ashamed. Ashamed as my writing in June has been minimal: a few book reviews and my piece for the #JUNE #WEP/IWSG CHALLENGE – since the last IWSG monthly post. My … Continue reading