My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
I'm lucky to belong to several writers' groups, including a brilliant local one and an online advice and support group. Before that, my regular writers' group consisted of a bunch of genius poets and artists back in Devon. Before that, I belonged to an MA writers' class where everybody was superbly talented. The world is …
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I have heard a lot about writers' block. I'm not entirely sure what it is but I think it means that writers can't write because something is holding them back - they experience a temporary lack of inspiration or fluidity. The reason I'm not clear about what it means is because I don't think I've …
In complete harmony with my rock and roll lifestyle, I'm keen to celebrate my novel coming out in paperback today. Available at Waterstones, Tesco, Amazon, at all good bookshops throughout the UK, 'A Grand Old Time' has finally hit the shelves. I have been on book tours, had radio interviews, been featured in newspapers, on …
Continue reading My novel is out today! But how should I celebrate?
That quintessence of dust 