Rebecca – a review

Rebecca – a review

I was unsure whether I could count Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca as my fifth Cloak and Dagger read of 2019, but at least it is the February/March book for  The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Book Club group so I can tick that off. Then, I read the word ‘mystery’ in a description of the book. … Continue reading

Ten Minutes Past Teatime – a review

Ten Minutes Past Teatime – a review

This is the first post written with my new ‘one-handed’ keyboard – well, smaller than my UK-bought one so easier to use when my left-hand cramps and claws. Just need to adapt to its idiosyncrasies. On to my review of a short story that a writer I follow sent her subscribers. Ten Minutes Past Teatime … Continue reading

The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition) book launch

The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition) book launch

As writers, we all have our favorite writing methods.  For instance, some swear by Scrivener, while others write in Word or Google docs. Some prefer to draft longhand, using colorful gel pens and notebooks. Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain … Continue reading

#WEP/IWSG February 2019 challenge – 28 Days

#WEP/IWSG February 2019 challenge – 28 Days

My #WEP/IWSG post for February is part of the 2019 WEP/IWSG Challenge and the conclusion of the incident from my Halloween/Deja Vu or Voodoo post, White Lady. and my December Ribbons and Candles post, Rushlight Wreathes. However, this is not the only incident in the career of Sparkle Anwyl that unfolds in Fevered Few, Book 1 of the Snowdon … Continue reading

Tremor Warnings

Tremor Warnings

Two recent events have shaken my routine. One a post and one a game. Nothing earth shattering, more tremors – warnings of what might or will occur. This post about ‘diversity’, Social Justice Warriors, and the withdrawal of Amélie Wen Zhao’s Blood Heir set me thinking about my current WIP, Fevered Few and what I was … Continue reading

Worse than Dead – a review

Worse than Dead – a review

My fourth Cloak and Dagger read of 2019 was a return to familiar territory with Stephen Puleston’s Inspector Drake series, set like my current ‘work in progress’ in North Wales. I have already reviewed Brass in Pocket, the first book in the series. On then to my review of Book 2. Worse than Dead (Inspector … Continue reading