My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
I love Greek theatre. And it really helps me when I'm writing novels. It helps me create character, action, contrast, tension. It’s a really big deal for me in all my books, whatever the genre. So here we go for some cool elements of Greek Theatre for you to incorporate into your next novel. Or …
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, …
Continue reading Morwenna Mutton, Cozy Crime And My Next Series.
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 …
Continue reading When I Wrote Five Thousand Eight Hundred Words In One Day…
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