I can’t believe I’m writing a post about how to feed a baby solids. A year ago I wouldn’t have thought that I would be writing a guide to giving a baby solids. But, here I am. Writing this…
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here and that you want to read these 5 steps to win NaNoWriMo. You being here is already a step in the winning direction. Firstly, what is NaNoWriMo? NaNoWriMo stands for National Write A…
I read The Alice Network in 2017. I recorded this review in 2017 too (shameful). Anyway, rather late than never, especially with this book because it’s definitely a book I would suggest EVERYONE reads. I loved it! The Alice…
What is prose? Prose is writing sentences in their most ordinary form. Some authors lean towards shorter, minimalistic writing styles while others prefer long complex syntax. In this post I chat about how to write better prose easily. …
We’ve all heard the advice “show don’t tell” but this isn’t nearly as easy to do as it sounds. But why is the “show don’t tell” rule such a tough rule to grasp? Well, readers don’t read for information,…
I cannot tell you how insanely excited I am to share the launch of my paperback with you! Last week was a wonderful week! For those of you who…
You’ve finished your manuscript. CONGRATULATIONS! Now you have to start revising your manuscript, but how? Where could you possibly even start? In this video, I explain my techniques of revising a novel. I promise that if you follow these…
I am terrible at completing writing exercises on a weekly basis and I never write flash fiction, until today. A Facebook group for writers that I am part of posted a writing prompt flash fiction challenge with the word…
I have some fantastic news. My book WRITE A NOVEL IN 30 DAYS is on a Kindle Countdown deal this week (19 Feb – 23 Feb). You would really do me a favour by buying it. And, the best…
I feel like my life has been made a better one by finding Helen on Instagram and discovering her book Heart of Mist. Heart of Mist by Helen Scheuerer is a fantasy novel you just have to read. Watch…
I had so much fun interviewing fellow South African author Taryn Leigh about her debut novel Perfect Imperfections. I loved chatting with Taryn about her book Perfect Imperfections as well as her writing process and how she got published. …
Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmour is a book that for some reason I want to read so badly but I’m also scared to read. This book focusses on domestic abuse. Jennifer’s is giving away her debut novel for free…
I’m incredibly excited to be partnering with Taryn Leigh, author of Perfect Imperfections for this fun book hamper giveaway. Not only has she included her book for the giveaway but also a Perfect Imperfections mug to enjoy some hot…
It’s time for NaNoWriMo again. This is one of my favourite times of year and I cannot wait. Actually, I think I must be slightly crazy taking part in NaNoWriMo again but I simply can’t resist. I took part…
I started reading this book yesterday and it’s phenomenal. It’s taken some time for the author to get into the actual techniques, however the reason for this is so that the reader really grasps the concepts. He uses amazing…
Helen Scheuerer just released her debut novel Heart of Mist. I enjoyed chatting to Helen so much. And I have loved reading Heart of Mist too. In this interview, we talk about her debut novel (Heart of Mist) as…
I am so excited to share this September book haul video with you. This is my first Book Haul video, ever! Whoop Whoop! I bought all of these books from a girl selling them on a Facebook group in…
How to name book characters is such an important question to ask when writing a book. I think, often a name pops into our heads and we’re inclined to use the name before really thinking the name through. In…
Woohoo! It’s that time. Yes, It’s time to Pre-Order Write A Novel In 30 Days. I’m so excited to announce the book I have been working on. And, it’s in time to help get you prepared for NaNoWriMo. I…
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