On change, war and the passage of time

A change in my life has made me aware of time passing, of one’s former world…

The Back Garden Play In 1982

Back in November 2020, I blogged about the photo-stories I used to produce (which you can…

Monday Memories: The Times…They’re Changing

I’m nine. And I’ve learned a devastating truth… Time goes by fast when you’re happy. Which…

Life as a submariner

I’ve been on the Voice of Indie Podcast and had a great time. The guys are…

Estate Planning For Authors With Michael La Ronn

How can you make sure your heirs and successors are able to manage your books and…

Blurb Blitz: Home to Clare Harbor Box Set

I’m happy to welcome author Jacie Middlemann. Today, Jacie shares her box set, Home to Clare…

Cover Reveal: Uncommon by Justine Alley Dowsett and Murandy Damodred…

Mirror World Publishing and Sapphyria’s Book Promotions present the cover reveal for  Uncommon  by Justine Alley…

House of the Dragon 1×01 “Heir of the Dragon” review

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is the prequel series to HBO’s fantastic (for the first few…

Book Review – Disappearing the Dead by KJ Sutherland

Let me preface this by saying two things: I’m not a legal thriller afficionado I really…

Callie Ch 7 by Leanne Dyck (inspired by the writing life) “Open Mic Night”

 Chapter Six: Aurora takes the job as a server at The Starving Artist and seals her…

Moving From Scene to Scene

 How do you get your reader from one scene to the next? https://www.janefriedman.com/moving-between-scenes-with-summary-and-spacers/

Author Interview: Mya O’Malley

 -Are there therapeutic benefits to modeling a character after someone you know? I believe so! I…

North East Scotland Beaches: Vikings and Mermaids!

Sky. Sea. Sand. It’s been a summer of these. Even on dull days it’s been warm, and…

Consider the Optics

Newspaper articles increasingly use the word optics rather than look. More often than not it is…

Author Interview: Rochelle Renee Featured on The Bookshelf Cafe News

 Dear Readers, I am thrilled and honored to be featured as the main author profile this…

Sunday Book Review – Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton

Welcome to my Sunday book review. Today I’m sharing my review for a fascinating book –…

The Splash & Cash #Giveaway!

Welcome To The Splash & Cash Giveaway! These silicone scrubbers are strong and flexible so they…

#MPaxDimension Report: New Website and The Afterworlds

Look! A new website! Why’d I do that? So that I can offer you print and…

FLEETING ENCOUNTERS: Emma – A Regency Romance (Excerpt 1)

  FLEETING ENCOUNTERS: Emma Arabella Sheen Fleeting Encounters Series … offers erotic Regency bedtime reading A…

Ten Things About My New Novel: ‘The Highland Girls at War’

1. It’s set in Scotland (yeah, I know, that’s pretty obvious from the title!) in 1942…

Author Interview: Valerie Keogh

Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say? I love…

I’m in Trouble

I’m in big trouble, Miss Penny speaking, your favourite and adorable canine. I thought I’d remind…

Are Screenwriters Under Appreciated in Bollywood?

The Hindi movie industry is one of the most prolific film industries in the world. According…

The Story Behind the Story with Award winning Author Martha Vowles of Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, Canada

  Our Guest this week has made a real splash with her debut novel which has…

IT’S GUEST AUTHOR SATURDAY – Please welcome One More Chapter author Pernille Hughes…

  Hi Pernille! Thank you so much for joining me today on Guest Author Saturday –…