Tag Archives: research

Judith Barrow: The Inspiration Behind Pattern of Shadows. Ah, the Memories! #Bookbub

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Judith Barrow: I’m thrilled that Pattern of Shadows is on BookBub this month and grateful to my publishers, Honno, for the support and belief in my writing. When I discovered the first of the trilogy was going to … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged #Bookbub, #crimecymru, #RNA, #TheHaworthTrilogy, Books, crime, Glen Mill, Honno Welsh Women s' Press, memories, Pattern of Shadows, Prisoners of war, readers, research, RNA Saga Chapter, romance, trilogy | Leave a comment

Writing what you know?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

We are always told that we should write what we know. To an extent, that is true, but those who are writing murder mysteries, for example, are hardly likely to start poisoning/bludgeoning/shooting their nearest and dearest in the name of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, writing | Tagged knowledge versus understanding, practical experience, research, writers life | 60 Comments

Testing times…

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“We can take the car out in the morning,” Said my son, “I’ll get up and we’ll go.” Nothing loath, I agreed, we could test it “I am sure there’s somewhere that you know…” I’d be glad of a run … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged cars, central heating, doggerel, humour, research | 46 Comments

On the road again…

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

How much can you really manage to do on a warm, sunny weekend? It is surprising how obliging time can be when it is limited. We do not rush, we are never hurried, but we do seem to manage to … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, ancient mound, Ancient sites, Books, Churches, consciousness, Dan Brown, Don and Wen, historic sites, Landscape, mystery, nature, Photography, road trip, Sacred sites, Spirituality, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, Templars, The Silent Eye, travel | Tagged history, museum, research, worksops | 43 Comments

Guest author: Ritu Bhathal – Keeping my WIP REAL

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Hello everyone! Its me, Ritu from But I Smile Anyway – again! Goodness knows why, but the lovely Sue invited me over again to ask if I’d like to write a little guest post about my WIP. Recently, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, writing | Tagged new book, pending release, research, work in progress, writers life | 50 Comments

Hug someone

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I stayed in bed till the alarm went off. I have it set for six thirty, just in case I sleep that late… I’m usually up long before that and out with the dog before it goes off. This morning, … Continue reading →