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My top five reads of 2023
As 2023 nears its end, it’s time to announce my TOP FIVE favourite books of the year! I’ve experienced quite the reading yo-yo over the last 12 months, but I reached my reading goal for the first time in ages and really enjoyed myself doing so. So come and check out my list of favourites and share your top reads…
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Another call for beta readers!
I have finished writing the third draft of Blood of Old (Graceborn #1) and am on the hunt for beta readers! If you like chunky books with multiple POVs, complex world-building and high stakes, and would like to read this epic fantasy story of brothers and blood, submit an EOI today! →
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My top five reads of 2022
The time has come to announce my TOP FIVE favourite books of the year! While I’ve had another slow reading year in 2022, I’ve had fun with the books I did get through, and I’m excited to share the ones I enjoyed the most. Come check it out and tell me your favourite reads of this year!! →
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Advent Train Stories: The Sapling
Welcome to Day 10 of the Advent Calendar Story Train hosted by Ari Meghlen, where you can read 24 pieces of flash fiction in the lead-up to Christmas, all following the prompt “the gift”. Mine is titled The Sapling and is the first short story I’ve written in YEARS. I hope you enjoy it!! →
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My top ten reads of 2021
Wow, how is it already time to announce my TOP TEN favourite books of the year? I’ve had a slower reading year in 2021, but that’s all right. I enjoyed the 35 books I did read, and today I’m excited to share the ten I loved most of all. So come and join the chat!! →
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Meet Southscript Press, my new publishing business
I am thrilled to introduce you all to SOUTHSCRIPT PRESS, the publishing business I’ve set up to self-publish my novels and fulfil a lifelong dream. Come and learn all about it and why I’ve done things up the way I have. I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions!! →
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Exciting publishing announcement!
Today I have news that has been years in the making. My contemporary YA novel Holding Up the Sky has been on quite the journey with me, and I am so very excited to finally announce its next phase. Come check out all the details of my long-awaited publishing debut!! →
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Playing God: Building an economy for the world of your WIP
Hello and welcome to my final Playing God post…for now, anyway. Today I talk about the economy as an aspect of world-building, the most important economic elements to build, and give a sneak peek at the system in my own fantasy WIP. Come and check it out!! →
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My characters as signs of the zodiac
I’ve been a little low on motivation recently, so I decided to have some fun and take a deep dive into the characters from my WIP fantasy series Graceborn. In today’s post, I use personality traits to match my key players with signs of the zodiac—come check it out and tell me if you’ve done anything similar!! →
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Playing God: Laying down the law for your WIP’s world
The law plays an important role in regulating the behaviour and actions of people—and characters—and is therefore an important aspect of world-building . In today’s Playing God post, I explore different types of law, some key considerations, and give a sneak peek at the legal systems in my own fantasy WIP! →
