I have decided to organise my blog better in future.
I am going to start with a regular weekly post that gives writing tips (not to be confused with tips on getting published, or writing a novel in general, which I do talk about sometimes anyway).
This will deal with problems at sentence or paragraph level. Grammar, style, that sort of thing. Yeah, I used to be an Engish teacher, for my sins. Some of it will be basic, some of it more advanced…so drop by on Sundays if you are interested.
ANOTHER REVIEW :
From Donna Hanson over at the Australian speculative fiction site: Specusphere
On the writing: “Larke’s writing too is so vivid and solid that at times it leaves me breathless or just plain green with envy.”
On the main character: “As a character, Ligea is fearless, bloodthirsty, vicious, sexy and determined…”
“This character’s conflict and transformation was entirely convincing and satisfying to read.”
On the world: “Heart of the Mirage has aspects of Havenstar’s inventiveness, with an interactive landscape that is highly imaginative and entertaining.”
Oh wow. I think she liked it!
As well she might … *g*
Karen
Yes – I can totally relate to the breathless and green with envy comment (and all the others come to think of it).
“When’s the next one coming out?” I whine, plaintively.
Kylie Seluka
Kylie:
The next one has a publishing date of January. Sometimes that means it hits the stores before Xmas – but whether the book sellers have time to open the box of books is another story altogether!
And thanks for the encouragement. Never doubt that a writer needs all the encouragement they can get, even after publication…we are a greedy lot.
aha. I’m only halfway through the book…. haven’t had much time to read anything heavier than children’s books, I’m afraid… haha. but will review it as soon as I finish it. 😀
Thanks eyeris! At least I think so…*grin*
Well in that case – I really enjoyed your ‘Isles of Glory’ series – all three books. And I think ‘Heart of Mirage’ is even better. The interesting thing for me is apart from the enjoyment – I also feel I have learnt a lot about writing – characterisation, setting, plotting etc by reading your books – good things of course!
Kylie Seluka
🙂