Remembering the softness of his skin, Elizabeth held the single blue carnation in her hands. She gazed at its delicate petals before she inserted that the relevant documents had been received. It wasn’t lying really. ‘Could you come in please?’ Simon, her manager, pulled her out of her musings and into the heat of theContinue reading “Friday Snippet”
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Thursday Snippet
‘It’s such a shame I have to go back home.’ Thomas said, his arm linked in hers.’ She knew what he was suggesting. Wanted what he wanted – deep down. It had been a long time since she had felt this happy. Even longer since anyone cared enough to try. It wasn’t like her toContinue reading “Thursday Snippet”
Author Advice – Book Covers
The first thing your reader will see is the book cover, You can just download pictures off the internet? No. Many images are not copyright free. You cannot use them without permission. You can search for copyright free images, but they tend to be generic, and you want your cover to stand out. There isContinue reading “Author Advice – Book Covers”
Wednesday Snippet
‘So why’s a good-looking woman like you not got a husband then?’ ‘I was my mum’s carer, so I didn’t have time for dates.’ So you live with your Mum?’ Thomas asked, and swirled the champagne around his glass. ‘No, she died a few months ago.’ ‘I’m sorry to hear that, was she ill forContinue reading “Wednesday Snippet”
Self Publishing Advice
You’ve finished your manuscript. Had it beta read and sent to an editor. You are happy with the results. What do you do now? It is easy and free to self publish your book. Avoid any company that charge you to publish. From my experience you pay the money, and see nothing much in return.Continue reading “Self Publishing Advice”
Tuesday Snippet – Elizabeth
‘Elizabeth, may I say you brighten up this old place.’ Elizabeth blushed when he handed over his application form. He stroked the ridges of her knuckles. Thomas didn’t let go until it was on top of the others. ‘I know you’ve said no, but please accept my offer of dinner. I’m beguiled by your beauty.’Continue reading “Tuesday Snippet – Elizabeth”
Author Advice
Since starting on my writing journey, I have made mistakes. The first, and most crucial, was I thought I could edit my own writing . . . I was wrong. I have beta read other author’s work. Can write an essay on how to improve their manuscript. I look at my own and do notContinue reading “Author Advice”
Monday Snippet – Introducing Elizabeth
CHAPTER FOUR ELIZABETH NOVEMBER Elizabeth pushed back the strands of her auburn hair, which was straight out of a bottle. Did he say seven o’clock? It was now seven-fifteen. Maybe she got the time wrong, but was sure it was written down correctly. Windsor Castle always looked more serene at night. She wondered whether theContinue reading “Monday Snippet – Introducing Elizabeth”
Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again
Even as an adult the shadows strangled the light. It had been three years into their marriage, before Laura could sleep with it off. The sound of his voice followed, she joined him in the kitchen. Martin had already made a cup of tea. From the biscuit tin, he brought out a full packet ofContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”
Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again
Chapter three Laura As Laura turned the pages of Tabitha’s favourite book, familiar words calmed her frayed nerves. It didn’t seem that long ago she was a slip of a thing in uncertain arms. With Martin’s encouragement, she rang her mum. Within half an hour, a proud grandmother had ventured into the hospital ward. ForContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”
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