#IWSG – Book Dawn

#IWSG – Book Dawn

It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, and an opportunity to reflect on the dawn of my book adventure. First, it’s just a month since I submitted my Snowdon Shadows police procedural, Fevered Fuse, to London-based publisher Joffe Books. Not surprisingly, I’m still waiting for the publisher to answer. I’ve yet to start … Continue reading

Freedom Flights: Episode 37 – Strategy and Tactics

Freedom Flights: Episode 37 – Strategy and Tactics

Episode 37 of Freedom Flights concludes the Polish scenes, so the next episode sees the return to Chayka Field of an unexpected supporter with some new recruits and is met by a character who will remain forever. I will continue trying to foreshadow future incidents without making my characters react as if they know what … Continue reading

Freedom Flights: Episode 36 – Never Fade Away

Freedom Flights: Episode 36 – Never Fade Away

This Episode of my ongoing fictional Ukrainian story ‘Freedom Flights’ is dedicated to Juanita’s and my friend and exceptional carer, Samantha Pieper, who died yesterday, aged only 25. One of the ongoing characters in the story, Sergeant Marusya Dudziarz, was inspired by her. A GoFundMe page has been started “to help cover the unexpected costs … Continue reading

#IWSG – Writing Fears

#IWSG – Writing Fears

It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, and an opportunity to write about something opportune. On Sunday evening, I finally submitted my police procedural, Fevered Fuse, to London-based publisher Joffe Books. After researching the best independent publishers for crime fiction, Joffe Books was my first choice. I should hear back from them within … Continue reading

#IWSG – Fantasy Dreams

#IWSG – Fantasy Dreams

It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post. Although I started writing this on April 1st, I’ll stick to the truth and avoid fooling you. Fact 1. Yesterday, as promised, I received the final edit from my editor’s assistant of my police procedural, Fevered Fuse. Hopefully, this means I will submit the manuscript to … Continue reading

Freedom Flights: Episode 35 – Heroes Never Die

Freedom Flights: Episode 35 – Heroes Never Die

Episode 35 of Freedom Flights continues the medevac plotline and deals with the Kursk aftermath in Ukraine. Because of the events in this episode, it will become apparent that there will be scenes in Poland next time. I will continue trying to foreshadow future incidents without making my characters react as if they know what … Continue reading