Time for another review of a novel linked to my own writing. Some months ago, my character of D.S. Sparkle Anwyl began to emerge, becoming the detective embroiled in “Seeking A Knife”. However, I had some problems making her believably Welsh. It was no good just living in Snowdonia, I needed more to work with. So … Continue reading
“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 9. Blurb & other Episodes Insidious jealousy kindles lethal madness. Negativity overwhelms practical queries. Recording statements takes unexcitable detection from veterans. What clues evade xerography? Hoofprints? A barrel? Golden yellow zori? Glossary: Xerography photocopying Zori Japanese thonged sandals Archibald’s ‘Horse of the Day’ http://www.paulaura.com/betgloss.htm Iroquois finished In the Money back … Continue reading
“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 8. Blurb & other Episodes Healthcare, insists Jamila, keeps life meaningfully noble. Obtaining perpetrators’ quiddity easily, requires forensic DNA sequencing techniques unrivalled by victimology. Accusers weakly crack, “Xanthippe, yet zaftig goddess.” Glossary: Quiddity 1. Philosophy – the inherent nature or essence of someone or something. 2. a distinctive feature; a peculiarity. … Continue reading
“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 7. Blurb & other Episodes Gamblers hate interlopers jeopardising killings. Lurking means needing obscure protection. Quirky rational steps to unleash veneniferous canine fatalities with xylitol. Yearling deaths, analysed by zoiatrics, exist. Glossary: Veneniferous carrying poison Xylitol a chemical substance – Xylitol is often fatal to dogs. Zoiatrics veterinary surgery Archibald’s ‘Horse of … Continue reading
“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 6. Blurb & other Episodes Fingerprints generally help inform jurists. Kindred liars mislead novices. Obfuscation precipitates quandaries. Realisation shows Archibald that united villains wanted equine butchery. “Xenophilia conceals your deadly zabernism.” Glossary: Obfuscate to obscure; to darken; to confuse Xenophilia love of foreigners Zabernism misuse of military authority; bullying Archibald’s ‘Horse of … Continue reading
This Epistle is brought to you as part of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group monthly post-thingie. And as it’s Blogging from A to Z Challenge month, everything arises from E. So Eleven Essentials (for my take on Writing of course). Entrances: everything needs a good beginning, even if the idea arises mid-stream. Enterprise: I choose … Continue reading
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