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    Launching my new author newsletter

    Rebecca Alasdair / 2 May 2022 / 8 Comments

    My brand new author newsletter is NOW LIVE! Setting up a newsletter is something I promised both myself and readers that I would do in 2022, and in today’s blog post I share what my new subscribers will receive and how you can sign up. Come and check it out!! →

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    12 random things you might not know about me

    Rebecca Alasdair / 25 October 2021 / 13 Comments

    Life has been hectic this month, so I thought I’d conserve energy and write a post on a subject I know quite well: myself. I don’t reveal a great deal about myself online, but today I share a list of 12 quirky things you probably didn’t know and which you might find interesting!! →

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    5 healthy snacks to power a writer’s brain

    Rebecca Alasdair / 17 June 2019 / No Comments

    I’ve been low on motivation recently, which has got me thinking about how I maintain concentration while writing or studying. The answer: brain food! Today, I share five of my favourite healthy snacks that I make to power my mind, and I’d love to hear all about yours! →

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    The Writers Tag: Let’s connect!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 6 November 2018 / No Comments

    I've been tagged in the Writers Tag by Ari Meghlen and M.L. Davis! Thanks guys! Come join in the fun and learn more about me, my writing journey, and my WIPs. >>

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    My Grand Tour of Europe: Germany

    Rebecca Alasdair / 23 July 2018 / No Comments

    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

    Rebecca Alasdair / 20 July 2018 / No Comments

    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

    Rebecca Alasdair / 9 July 2018 / No Comments

    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

    Rebecca Alasdair / 6 July 2018 / No Comments

    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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    My Grand Tour of Europe: London

    Rebecca Alasdair / 28 June 2018 / No Comments

    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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    I’m now on Instagram!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 11 March 2018 / No Comments

    I've finally got around to making myself an Instagram account, @rebeccaalasdair. Find out more about my profile and share your own with me! >>

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What happens when the cunning ice princess takes o What happens when the cunning ice princess takes over tutelage of the shy healer? Can't wait for you guys to meet Myrrine and Asa later this year! 😁 🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws • • • #indieauthor #fantasyauthor #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #gracebornseries
Introducing my current set-up... This is my littl Introducing my current set-up... This is my little corner of the world for the time being, while most of my life is packed into a 3×2.5m storage unit. There's all the essentials: my laptop, important files, diary, a few nice trinkets, and of course a den for Violet! Not sure how long I'll be here, but it's home for now. 😊 • • • #writerslife #authorlife #indieauthor #fantasyauthor #writersofig
The end of an era... Today I handed back the keys The end of an era... Today I handed back the keys on the apartment where I've been living for the last five years. It's the first home I had just for me, and I've made so many great memories here, from surviving lockdown to publishing my first book to bringing my furbaby Violet home. It's sad to say goodbye. In this photo, I'm having my last coffee at the local cafe while the carpet gets cleaned. For now, I'll be staying with my folks for a bit while I search for my next home. I'm very lucky to be able to do so, and I'm excited to see what this next phase of my life has in store!! 😀
W is for Weaver! 👇 Here we are with the next post W is for Weaver! 👇 Here we are with the next post in the A to Z of worldbuilding in the #GracebornSeries. I have to skip right over the letter V (no terms to share 😭) and go to W. So what is a Weaver? 1️⃣ One of two main types of Graceborn, the other being Adepts. A Weaver can sense and manipulate corporeal Grace—that is, the Grace of the physical world—and convert it between its various forms in accordance with the Fundamental Laws. 2️⃣ It's also the term used in the city-state of Asphodel, the home of the Graceborn, to refer to a Weaver who has completed their training. They start as an "awakened", then become an "apprentice", and finally, after passing the Trial, they become a "Weaver" in full. They're addressed as 𝘜𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪, which is a word in the Ancient Tongue. What are you interested to know about Weavers? 😀 • • • #worldbuilding #fantasybooks #fantasyseries #fantasyauthor
Have you seen my author website? I gave it a bit o Have you seen my author website? I gave it a bit of a facelift last year and rebranded with a darker, moodier colour scheme as I head into my fantasy era. You can check it out at the link in my bio!! 😀 • • • #authorwebsite #indieauthor #fantasyauthor #authorlife #writersofig
Serious question: What day of the week do you thin Serious question: What day of the week do you think is the best day to publish/release a book? And why? 🤔 • • • #indieauthor #indiepublishing #writeralife #authorlife #writersofig
"I'm not afraid of you, Tora," he said quietly. H "I'm not afraid of you, Tora," he said quietly. Her face twisted. "You think that makes it easier? Kael, that makes it worse!" I can't wait for everyone to meet these two later this year! They had my beta readers TORN! 😁 🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws • • • #indieauthor #fantasyauthor #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #gracebornseries
The author. The first page. The book. I'm usually The author. The first page. The book. I'm usually far too late jumping on trends, but I think I've made it this time! No, I don't show my real author face online, and no, I don't have a final cover for this book yet, but "Blood of Old", first in the #GracebornSeries, is coming later this year!! 😱 • • • #authorsofig #indieauthor #fantasyauthor #epicfantasy

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