Rebecca Alasdair
I'm an Australian indie author who hoards books, loves dogs and coffee, and has a tendency of staying up all night!
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How to write compelling “happy” characters
What on earth are "happy" characters? Why can they be so hard to write? How can you make them more dynamic? Are there any good examples out there? Here I present my answers to these questions...but what are yours? >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: July 2018
July 2018 has been a blast! Not particularly productive on the writing front, but that was a price I was willing to pay. Find out what I have been up to, what I read, and what bookish quote I loved the most in this month's update post! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: Germany
My “Grand Tour of Europe” draws to a close with a quick-as-lightning 3 day stop in southern Germany. Take a look at my final few pictures and the books that made the cut! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: Italy
The fourth and penultimate leg of my "Grand Tour of Europe" involved an 11 day journey through the wonderful Italy. Find out where I went and the books I displayed at each site!! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: Switzerland
The all-too-brief third stage of my "Grand Tour of Europe" saw me through the alpine regions of Switzerland. Check out some of the grand scenery and its associated bookish themes! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: France
The second leg of my "Grand Tour of Europe" took me through France, from the WW1 battlefields of the north to the Alps in the east. See some of the spectacular places I've visited...and the books they remind me of. >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: June 2018
June 2018 has been exam month, so a large proportion of the last few weeks has been focused on study...though I did console myself by reading eight books! Find out what I read, what progress I made with my writing, and much more in June's monthly update post! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: London
And so, like Monty and Percy and Felicity, I embark on my very own "Grand Tour of Europe"! To celebrate this long-awaited trip, I share with you some photos of the places I've visited to date...but these are "tourist" photos with a twist... >>
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How to make character portraits with Rinmaru Games
Unlike some very fortunate writers, I am NOT also a drawer. This has been a cause for frustration when it comes to sketching my characters, but I have FINALLY found a way to bring my brain children to life! In this post, learn how to create anime portraits of your characters with Rinmaru Games. >>
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Firsts & favourites: Books with LGBT+ themes
To celebrate 🏳️🌈Pride Month, I share some of my favourite LGBT+ books and those that played an early role in my LGBT+ reading experience. What LGBT+ books are significant to you? >>
