Time to meet the first character in “Fates Maelstrom”, my 2015 NaNoWriMo novel. And the opening mystery in the North Wales-based series, “Snowdon Shadows”. As some of the characters appear in the sequels, the key question is, “Who survives to tell the tale?” Twyla Anemone Locke? In the opening scene, this nineteen year-old Welsh gypsy … Continue reading
When I realised that Wednesday November 4th was IWSG day and it fell during NaNoWriMo I panicked. How was I going to fit the post in? The easiest solution seemed to be not write anything. Who would miss me for one month? I’ve already began to comment on fewer websites, to manage my time more … Continue reading
Two weeks ago, I took my first look ahead at November in “Cunning Plan or Devious Plot?”, and admitted that I was going to tackle NaNoWriMo again. I revealed my proposed novel, “Fates Maelstrom”, and its cryptic blurb. During November, I will post interviews with some of the main characters – posts I intend to … Continue reading
Autumn is not here yet, and the leaves are hardly turning, so I had no reason to shout “Timber” as I hit the ground. Well, the floor of the bathroom – and my head and shoulders hit the shower. Getting to the toilet is never easy, especially at night – or in this case at … Continue reading
Time to look ahead and maybe concoct something. Now seeing that this is the UK and November 5th is creeping up on us, I was thinking something explosive and controversial. Fireworks? Well there was a devious plot on 5 November 1605 that might have made headlines, if it was successful. But now it is remembered … Continue reading
If there’s one thing all writers agree on, it’s that writing is TOUGH. The road to publication twists and dips as we learn the craft, hone our abilities, create stories we’re passionate about, fight discouragement, educate ourselves about the industry…and then start the process all over again as we realize there’s room to improve. But … Continue reading
Writing Wings 