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MONTHLY UPDATE: April 2018
The third Update's a charm! Find out what I've been up to during the 30 days of April, where I'm at with my WIPs, what great books I've read, and which was my favourite quote of this month. >>
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Exploring mental illness in YA literature
Mental illness is one of the most pressing health concerns of the modern age, and YA literature has a role to play in opening up the conversation on this long-tabooed subject. Here I discuss some of the things to remember when writing about mental illness, and what YA books are currently out there. >>
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5 novel endings I will NEVER recover from
We all have one. A novel whose ending was so intensely traumatic that we may never, ever recover from it. Here I share five such novels that I have read. What books still traumatise you? >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: March 2018
Monthly Update Take #2! Find out what I've been up to these last 4.5 weeks, where I'm at with my WIPs and what great books I've read. Also introducing a special new segment my fellow bookworms might enjoy... >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: January-February 2018
In my neck of the woods, January and February are prime summer holiday time, so I've got a LOT of writing and reading done. Here's your chance to find out more about where my WIPs are at! >>
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The myriad sub-genres of fantasy fiction
There's nothing worse than being stuck in a bookshop, unable to find the fantasy novel you so desperately desire, because of the way the genres have been organised. Here is my take on how the myriad sub-genres of fantasy fiction should be sorted. >>
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20 book couples that changed me
It's Valentine's Day, so I'm going to be a complete cliché and talk about the book couples that have influenced how I see myself, the world, relationships, and the art of fiction writing. >>
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2017 in review
Today, we bid farewell to 2017, and I find myself in a contemplative mood as I reflect on all that has happened in the last 365 days. >>
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My top 10 reads of 2017
This year, I "officially" read 40 books, and choosing a top 10 still felt like pulling teeth. Bookworms, come forth, and let's talk about the books we loved in 2017! >>
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A day in my summer writing routine
What's a typical day like in my summer holiday writing routine? Well, it's not always as productive as you might think...or as I intend. >>
