I planned to release a couple more short story collections this autumn and early winter. Realising I might be busy then, I thought I’d better make a start now. The ebook version of Coffee & Cake, which will be released in early December (as a paperback and ebook) is already on ‘pre order’.
Here’s the blurb – We eat and drink for more than mere survival. Food comforts and reassures, connects us with others. A mug of coffee wakes us up in the morning. A cup of tea can
I’ve just discovered that I had a story in last week’s issue of My Weekly. I did know it was going to be published, just not exactly when.
The story is called ‘Making Your Mind Up’. I confess
I’m gradually building up a database of guidelines and other information useful to those who write for women’s magazines – which can all be found under the ‘Woman’s Magazine’ tab on this site. For even more information on the subject, visit the Womagwriter blog.
Here are the latest guidelines for Woman’s Way,
Here are the latest official guidelines for writing a My Weekly Pocket Novel.
I asked ‘my’ editor at The People’s Friend which story lengths and subjects are most in demand. He says it’s ‘the usual culprits’ by which he means 2000 and 3000 word stories as these are always in demand. Also, stories set around events and holidays – Christmas, Advent, Bonfire Night, Easter, Valentine’s etc are appreciated.
The cover featured is an old one – but as it has me name on the front, I like to make sure it’s seen!
I’ve been for a virtual tea and chat!
Dressed To Impress
is the latest of my themed short story collections. As you may have guessed, the 24 stories are connected by clothing. Previous collections have been about gardening, family, love, jobs, time, words or
I’m in the process of setting up a newsletter, to inform readers about what I’m currently working on, new books, special offers, and all kinds of writing related stuff. If you’d like to be on the mailing list, you can
I have a story in the latest issue of The People’s Friend – and according to their Twitter account, it’s brilliant!
Lovely to see I’m issue buddies with some virtual writing friends too!
As it happens, I am healthy and happy, and hope you are too, but the post title refers to the fact I was interviewed recently for the Healthy Happy Writer Show.
I’ve never done an online video interview before, but Linda is really easy to talk to, so it wasn’t too daunting.