The All-Important First Sentence

The first sentence of any book is hugely important. It is the first thing that readers will read (apart from the title, author’s name, blurb and dedication etc), but most likely, the first sentence will play a part in making your readers decide whether to buy the book.

First sentences have to be engaging… Continue reading...

The Spirit Of Fire Series

The Spirit Of Fire Series

This is my first YA fantasy series, and so far I’ve loved writing it so much. I’ve planned for there to be 6 books in this series, all told from the first-person perspective of the main character, Jade. However, there will be epilogues and prologues in a third-person narrative… Continue reading...

I’m Writing A Book! A Real Book (I Hope)!

Yes, I’m writing a book to add to my writings. So far, it’s just been short stories, but I’ve always wanted to write a novel.

Well, technically, I’ve been writing ‘books’ for ages. I have so many unfinished books and novel manuscripts it’s unbelievable. For months I’ve been working on a new novel idea… Continue reading...

Portraits, Papers, Cats and Colds

What a strange week it’s been…

I’ll start by sharing the news of our latest addition to our pets: an adorable black and white cat called ‘Sparkie’. We believe he was a stray, as he turned up at our farm in poor condition. He’s now put on some weight, got rid of all his… Continue reading...

Fantasy Fiction – An Online Readers’ & Writers’ Group

Fantasy Fiction – A Brand New Fantasy Group For Readers And Writers.

Are you an avid fantasy reader or keen writer? If the answer’s ‘yes’, which we’re hoping it is, then you’ve come to the right place. Simply click below to join our online fantasy fiction group at GoodReads where you can add nooks… Continue reading... | 9 Comments

Short Story Update: The Photograph

Yesterday I heard from the editor at Yesteryear Fiction that they are going to publish my short story, ‘The Photograph’, on their front page on 1st July 2011 (it’ll remain in the archives after that). Keep watching the Fiction Page I’ll post a link to it when ‘The Photograph’ is published so you… Continue reading...

Short Stories – Update, Tips and Advice

Hi, so recently I’ve been looking at short stories and why they’re so popular. Alongside this I’ve also been writing a few of my own, that who knows, may be published in the future (hopefully!).

I started off by borrowing a few short story magazine issues from my Dad, including the Jan-Feb 2011 issue… Continue reading...

Recommended Books and Latest News – 11th February 2011

Firstly, I’d just like to say thank you for visiting my website, a completely new blog about my writing, books I hope to publish one day, news within the writing world and books that I recommend for you to read.

Now onto the Reccommended Reads:

Ok, so recently I’ve been reading loads of… Continue reading...