St Cuthbert from Durham Cathedral Ever wondered where stories come from? Durham Cathedral My first visit to Durham Cathedral was an overwhelming experience. High atop a rocky plateau that is one of the most ancient places of worship in England, the early Norman cathedral rises at one side of the green, with William the Conqueror’s …
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“Where do you get your ideas?” That’s surely the most-asked question posed to any novelist. And the answer is probably one of the hardest. Maybe right up there with “How do you breathe?” Because, surely, for writers, ideas are a bit like breathing—sometimes even hyperventilating. If only I had the time and energy to develop …
Welcome to a April’s new releases. Today we have 4 new releases. Congrats to all authors. Donna Fletcher Crow has also offered a giveaway for her new release. Check at the end to see if you were the winner of the March gift card. The Shaping of the Union: Of Plots and Parliaments by Donna …
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An article on the frame novel is especially appropriate for Australasian writers and readers because it was the English-Australasian writer Nevil Shute that introduced me to the style. Although the technique is considered “out of fashion” today, I still find it can help add interest to a read and serve as a useful device for …
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Welcome to a February’s new releases. Today we have 2 new releases and a giveaway thanks to Donna Fletcher Crow. Congrats to all authors. Check at the end to see if you were the winner of the January gift card. The Strife of Ascendancy, Of People and Rulers by Donna Fletcher Crow Publisher: Verity …
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Today we’re interviewing Donna Fletcher Crow, who will be joining our group of frequent contributors to the ACW blog. Mangoes or kiwifruit? Love them both—but mangoes are the best—if only they were easier to get off the pit! Cricket or rugby? Cricket—not that I understand it, but I have great memories of a match I …
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Welcome to December’s new releases. Congratulations to with a new release. Check the end of the post to see if you are the November gift card winner. Reclaiming Hope by Carolyn Miller Publisher: Celebrate Lit Publishing (Released 7 December 2021) Can complete opposites have enough in common to make a relationship last? Opposites attract—and repel. …
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