My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
I’ve just finished two edits and a novel recently. Book number thirty, maybe - I'm not good at counting them. But this means it’s time to do a few things I’ve missed out on recently. Think. Read. Chat. Blog. Hang out. I haven’t been away in ages, and it would be lovely to do a …
I’ve been in the writing cave recently. I’ve had two edits back to back – one for Golden Girls on the Run, which is out in December and I can’t wait for you to read it – and one for the new Elena Collins novel, published early next year. I’m really excited about that one. …
Here's a short story I wrote for my writers' group. It was inspired by photos from a book a friend gave me, called Wild Folk by Jackie Morris and Tamsin Abbott. It's a bit of a folk tale. I have no title for it yet. Any ideas? .................................................................................................................................................. That night I couldn’t sleep, because I …
The other day on my dawn walk, I thought I could smell autumn in the air. It’s a unique smell, sharp, tangy, new, a scent that tells me the seasons are changing. Of course I could be completely wrong, but I think I’ve always been able to smell it. It’s a sign that summer is …
So my final Seal Bay novel is out now,(23rd August,) just in time for the big Christmas rush! It’s the fourth in the series, titled Mince Pies and Murder. I had a great time writing it, wrangling with the characters, tying up all the loose ends. And I’ve had some really lovely comments from readers, …
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I have a problem when I go travelling; wherever I pause, I imagine putting down roots. Of course, it doesn’t last long but, for a short while, I think ‘I want to live here.’ The first time I went to Cornwall’s beaches, I thought I’d gone to heaven. The first time I went to the …
I recently read There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak and absolutely loved it. It’s currently reviewed at 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and I highly recommend it. So much so that I left a five star review. So many other people loved it too, so I’m in good company. Of …
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I've got a great summer recipe for you. And it's bursting with goodness. It's delicious and your friends will love it. Don't be put off by using avocados in a key lime pie. It's perfect and you won't taste them. The avocado or avocado pear is an evergreen tree in the laurel family. It is …
Sometimes my daily word count impresses people. I don’t seek to impress anyone, but often writers find it difficult to write a large number of words in one go. Or even start writing a novel. That's normal. But for some reason, I don’t have that problem. People say, ‘How many words did you write this …
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Let’s start this blog post by saying that our sense of smell is a gift. I’m fascinated by smells; I have a keen sense of smell. I can often smell things others can’t. And I love to include smells as an integral part of my writing. It’s evocative.It's beautiful. Or it's powerful. While walking in …
