My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
Hi. I’m in the middle of writing another Elena Collins dual timeline, but I’ll take a few moments away from the writing cave to mention my fabulous research trip last week to the Highlands. I haven’t an ounce of Scottish blood, but I love it there so much, just being there is so uplifting. I …
So, what am I up to? I'm having so much fun. The weather is chilly, so I’m about to set off into the cold to research an Elena Collins novel. I’m going to start writing it from the middle of this month. It’s a venture into history, fiction, fact, speculation, lots of exploration and the …
Dear Reader This morning, I discovered that I have sold one million copies of my books with Boldwood. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you, and to tell you just how much that means to me. Nine years ago, I was working as a teacher of theatre. It was my dream job and …
I belong to a great writing group. Once a month we meet and share all sorts of different writing, and all of it's wonderful. They're a special group of people and I always come away feeling inspired. But this month, I was so busy with writing and editing, I nearly didn't get anything done. I …
Continue reading A short poem, because I didn’t have time for a longer one…
Those of you who know me might recall the blog I used to write a few years ago, under the name of Tuppence (*) Cataldo, called Dream Catching, in which I interpreted people’s dreams. Well, here’s the one I had the other night. I’m eighteen, a student again, and it’s almost the summer. But I …
A frined of mine runs a brilliant writing group where she teaches others to improve their skills. Another friend runs a great monthly group where people share what they've written, offering supportive comments. They are an exceptionally nice and talented group of writers. Quite often, I'm busy putting novels together so I'm pushed for time …
Well, dear friends and readers, hopefully the summer is round the corner. I keep picturing the sizzling cover of that Stevie Wonder album, Hotter than July. Here in the south west of England, it’s lukewarm, to say the least. Cooler than April, most mornings. But I won’t be deterred. This is what I’m up to …
That quintessence of dust 