I’m delighted the first guest post on this blog is for Helen Pryke’s psychological thriller, The Lost Girls. Helen is a fab author. Go buy her book!
Tag: books
How to Overcome Reading Obstacles
Sometimes the world conspires against us and our books. Here’s how to combat the things trying to thwart your reading. As always, don’t expect sensible advice.
What Type of Reader Are You?
Reading is loved by many. Books are a common source of entertainment and escapism but readers aren’t all the same. Readers are a varied bunch. Read on and recognise yourself.
Why Do I Write? Contemplating the Reasons
It does us good to think about why we make our decisions. This is important for any job, including being a writer. Time to contemplate my reasons.
25 Possibly Silly Reasons Why Writers Should Read
Writers are often told we should be reading. Have you ever questioned why, though? No. Oh well, just read this and enjoy the silliness.
Banish the Book Snobbery
Books come in many flavours. Don’t tell me what to read or not read. You may find yourself wearing a book in the most uncomfortable of places. Book snobs consider yourselves banished!
Learning Not to Strive for Perfection
With age comes wisdom. Believe that and you’ll believe anything. What age has done for me though is shown that striving for perfection is a fruitless and tiring exercise.
The Words and Phrases I Love to Love
I love certain words and phrases. If I could, I’d fill my writing pieces with them but that would be a dull shenanigan, from a numpty cockwomble, who’s blagging this blogging malarkey.