I always call myself an independent author. When I hear the term self-published, I feel discouraged. Being a writer, I believe in the power of words. They can make you feel anger, joy, sadness, take you to another place, and evoke a memory, so why does that term affect me? There is a stigma and …
Monthly Archives: Jan 2023
Happy birthday, Mr C 🎊
On this day in 1832, Charles Dodgson was born. Known to us as Lewis Carroll, this creative genius is one of my big inspirations and one of the main reasons I went to Oxford last year. I wished to stand where he stood, retrace his footsteps if you will. I was lucky enough to visit …
Picture Books: Portable magic for a young imagination
On the eve of my attempt at a picture book, I thought I’d look over old and new ones I adored. I love picture books; they have this incredible scope of subjects and creativity and are so visual. When you read a picture book, you have instant reactions. Grown-ups laugh to themselves at parts where …
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Breaking the rules of Genre
There are certain rules you are meant to follow as a writer. Edit, edit, edit, then edit some more; keep going; and stick to one genre as it helps established readers know your identity as a writer. As my fourth book is coming to publication, I have gone rogue. In fact, I have completely ignored …
Geek Girl Eats Cake 