Tag Archive: writing

May 18

The Beginning of a New World

The hubbub has ceased and everyone has returned to their lives. Except me. I am unsure what life is for me at this juncture. While the paperwork involved with a death is huge, it is amazing how that life is removed from official record. I once heard that leaving was like removing one’s hand from a …

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Apr 02

Guest Post: Crime Expert, Inspector (Ret.) Kevin Robinson

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome the multi-talented Kevin Robinson, (West Yorkshire Police Inspector, Retired) as my guest. Kevin’s good advice about British Police procedure in Malice & Murder was so very much appreciated (as was his patience with my continuous questions).  Thanks for inviting me to be on your blog and for giving …

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Mar 29

Not Read? Never!

Reading on top of the world

The question, paraphrased, on one of the forums I follow was, “Should writers read, or does it contaminate impartiality when writing your own story?” The thought of not reading books because I write, never occurred to me.  Not read?  The habit is so ingrained it would be impossible to stop now. I enjoy the imagination, …

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Dec 01

Categories of Fiction

December First!  The Christmas season officially begins.  In our community, this is the night that everyone turns on the Christmas lights for the first time and almost immediately, a holiday spirit begins to take hold. The house is decorated and let the holiday season begin! The Puppet is now on the Premier List on Smashwords …

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Nov 17

I Love Paris…

Paris was one of my favourite cities that we visited during a whirlwind European tour. Don’t get me wrong, every city had its charm and beauty. Vienna was resplendent, Florence unforgettable and Venice – a virtual feast for the eyes! London, Bath and York are magnificent, but when I chose to take my story to …

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Nov 13

A Debate Over Language …

The PUPPET, the fourth book of the Spy Series is now uploaded and active on Smashwords, and I’m formatting Book Three, BACKLASH for Amazon. Originally, the title was “Le Marionette”, which is puppet in French.  Since it takes place in Paris, my reasoning was that it was logical to give it the French name, just …

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