Category Archives: writing

Replay – Demons and Pearls by P. S. Bartlett

In April, P.S. Bartlett launched Demons and Pearls. Since then the series has been given a fabulous new look… and a new book has been announced, Amber Wake, in collaboration with Ronovan Hester, which is due for release in Feb … Continue reading

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Come on over!

Over the past couple of weeks I have re-published some of the guest posts from this year. Some promote books… some are simply guests… WordPress isn’t just a place to send words and pictures winging a lonely way out into … Continue reading

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Replay: Guest post – Angelic Business: Pink Matters by Olga Núñez Miret

In June, Olga Núñez Miret was my guest as she launched Angelic Business…. Angelic Business 1. Pink Matters Hi all: First of all thank you very much for taking part in my Blog Tour for Angelic Business 1. Pink Matters. … Continue reading

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The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud-part 2 by Tallis Steelyard

The second part of the scandalous story of the feuding ladies of Port Naain, told by Tallis Steelyard, a poet of that city… The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud Part Two I did at the time entertain hopes that the feud … Continue reading

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Replay – Truth In Fiction – Guest post by Claire Fullerton

 Claire Fullerton, author of A Portal in Time was my guest, sharing a little background to Dancing to an Irish Reel… and looks at a question Stuart and I are often asked about our books… just how much is true? … Continue reading

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Guest post: ‘Riding at the Gates of Sixty’ by Alienora Taylor

Alienora is a friend first met long before I became a blogger. I remember the moment we first really talked, at a magical workshop,  wine glasses in hand. Hair wilder than mine but a similar shade of orange, a fabulous … Continue reading

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A writer’s rant

Dear WordPress, Yes, it’s me again. Well, what did you expect? Reindeer? First, let me thank you for providing what is, in my humble opinion, the best blogging platform out there with what has to be the best blogging community … Continue reading

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Replay – Guest Author, Geoff le Pard: Locations

It is with pleasure that I hand the blog over today to that inimitable literary Red-Beard,  Geoff le Pard, whose new book,  My Father and Other Liars, was released in paperback and for Kindle earlier this year. You can read … Continue reading

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Replay – Guest Author, D. Wallace Peach – Big Hearts and Artists

In August I was very happy to welcome D. Wallace Peach, author of Myths of the Mirror,  The Bone Wall and many other books,  as my guest today. Diana is a creator and shaper of worlds… a writer of fantasy. … Continue reading

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Replay – Drunk chickens, by guest author, Mary Smith

I was very glad to hand over the blog to writer Mary Smith. Mary had just released a new book, “Dumfries Through Time” in collaboration with landscape photographer, Allan Devlin.  However, it was the title of her book, “Drunk chickens … Continue reading

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