#IWSG – Genre Trial

#IWSG – Genre Trial

Another month has passed, so it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, and an opportunity to plan another writing adventure. First, it’s almost two months since I submitted my Snowdon Shadows police procedural, Fevered Fuse, to London-based publisher Joffe Books, and I’m still waiting for an answer. I’m beginning to suspect a rejection … Continue reading

Freedom Flights: Episode 38 – Eagle’s Flight

Freedom Flights: Episode 38 – Eagle’s Flight

Episode 38 of Freedom Flights sees the return to Chayka Field of an unexpected supporter with some new recruits, and who is met by a character who will remain forever. There’s also a hint or two about events in the next episode. I will continue trying to foreshadow future incidents without making my characters react … Continue reading

#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