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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The year ahead: My goals for 2021
The new year might not always bring a fresh start, but it can bring a fresh perspective. My fresh perspective is that, while I have big plans for 2021, I also want to be more flexible and find a better work-life balance. Come and learn how I intend to achieve this and what you can expect from me this year!…
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2020 in review
Well people, we’ve done it! We’ve made it to the end of 2020! In this final blog post for the year, I look back on everything that’s happened in the last 12 months and assess which of my goals I achieved. Come check out all the details and join me in my reflection!! →
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That’s a wrap! December 2020
December 2020 has been a month of recovery and reflection, and while my writerly pursuits have taken a back foot, I still read a stack of good books and made the most of the festive season. Come check out all the details and tell me what you’ve been up to!! →
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My top reads of 2020
Somehow, it is once again time to announce my TOP TEN favourite books of the year. I’ve read more than 50 books in 2020 and really enjoyed them, but in the end a select few stand out. So come and check out my list of top reads and join in the bookish discussion!! →
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THE LAYERS BENEATH US: NaNoWriMo + snippets + next steps!
One week on, I am still super excited to announce that I WON NANOWRIMO 2020! To learn more about how November unfolded for me, read a few juicy snippets from my book, and find out where I’m going from here, come and check out this post! →
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That’s a wrap! November 2020
November 2020 has been out-of-control busy: I’ve read a book, worked two jobs, come out of lockdown, and also won NaNoWriMo. I’m ready for a nice, long rest, but before that happens, come check out what I’ve been up to and let me know how you are!! →
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Books that represent my crazy year
As this crazy year stumbles towards its end, I thought it was time to have a little fun by aligning my experiences over the last 10.5 months with books I’ve read in the past. It’s amazing how closely some compare! Please come along and have some fun with this post, and share your own bookish representations!! →
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Choosing a title for your book
The choice of the perfect book title is one of the most important and challenging parts of the writing process. In this post, I share a few key methods for selecting a title, align these to some better-known books, and also take a deeper dive into the titles of my own WIPs!! →
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That’s a wrap! October 2020
October 2020 has been a long, hard slog, but things are starting to look up! This month I began a new role at work, announced my brand new writing project, and read 7 amazing books. Come check out the details and share your own updates with me!! →
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THE LAYERS BENEATH US: Introducing my new writing project
I’m delighted to finally announce my brand new writing project! This standalone novel is a YA contemporary that I’ll be starting to draft in November, and today I reveal what it’s all about. Come check out the mock cover, read the blurb, and learn the years-long background!! →
