Tag Archives: independent authors

Goodbye, Authonomy

I originally joined Authonomy in 2010, back in the days when I had the time and energy to engage with a very busy community of authors. An early extract of ‘New Beginnings’ received heaps of favourable and constructive feedback, all … Continue reading

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It’s official! I’m a Writer of Wales!

Mae’n swyddogol! Awdur Cymraes ydw i!* Literature Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting literature. It is made up of Yr Academi Gymreig / The Welsh Academy, which is the Society for Writers of Wales, and Tŷ … Continue reading

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Tictail app – shopping on the go!

Today, I’m sharing some great news, received by email this afternoon – my Tictail store New Beginnings is now available via the Tictail app! The Tictail app gives you a wide range of shopping opportunities at your fingertips (including my … Continue reading

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books 4 beaches

quote of the moment: from ‘New Beginnings’ by Johanna Nield I absolutely adore and respect and idolise him. Yes, I lust after him too, but who wouldn’t? I’m delighted to announce that an excerpt from “New Beginnings” is featured on … Continue reading

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Writing and Learning: websites to explore

Every now and then, I like to share links to websites that I’ve enjoyed in the hope that others will find something useful, informative, and / or entertaining. These are the sites that I’ve recently added to my bookmarks: The … Continue reading

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Too British for my own good?

I’ve reached a rather devastating conclusion this evening: I’m far too British for my own good. I’m modest. I can’t confidently identify any brass instrument, so how can I possibly blow my own trumpet? Followers will know that my Twitter … Continue reading

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Forgive me, dear readers, for I am a lapsed blogger

Forgive me, dear readers, for I am a lapsed blogger: it’s been three months since my last update. I could write several paragraphs giving a very detailed description of my life during the last three months, but suffice to say … Continue reading

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You are invited …

… to join me at Rhyl Library, Museum and Art Centre later this month for an informal gathering. Thanks to the generosity and support of the Library manager, I’m holding another book-signing event there on Saturday 29 September, from 10 … Continue reading

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Recharging my motivation, thanks to Marc and Angel

My motivation has been waning somewhat of late. I’m normally a very positive thinker, and maintaining an optimistic view on life and its challenges usually comes quite naturally to me. As an author I have two goals – to find … Continue reading

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Online finds

A few months ago I shared some of my online haunts, which proved quite popular. I’ve been bookmarking like mad recently, mainly because I don’t always have the time to read everything I come across in one sitting, but also … Continue reading

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