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Sunday again, so here’s the second “writing tips” blog. Which or that? The problem arises when either of these two words is used as a relative pronoun (if you really want to know the name). {What’s a relative pronoun? Well, … Continue reading
Glenda Larke
Check out the comments on the previous post for some insights into Malaysian (and other) prejudices. Over on Pub Rants, the agent Kristin has some interesting stuff to say about covers and how they are chosen. If you are interested … Continue reading
I just saw this movie. If you haven’t, do so. It’s the best thing to come out of Hollywood in years – I cannot remember ever seeing a film that kept such a high level of tension going from beginning … Continue reading
The Adelaide Advertiser had a review of Heart of the Mirage the other day, written by Scott Moore, which included the following: “This skilfully written work may be fantasy, but the issues at its heart – political expediency, cultural imperialism … Continue reading
Here’s me in New York, outside the Saatchi & Saatchi Building, which is where my publisher has their offices. Note the grin. How old was I when I first had this dream of having a New York editor? No idea. … Continue reading
Ok, here’s the first of what is going to be a regular Sunday thing.Today’s tip is all about the word: “that“. Take a look at this rather silly sentence:That that that, that one that we see here, can be removed … Continue reading
Years ago, when I was a hopeful, unpublished writer – and thought I was a great deal better than I actually was – I started to shop my work around. Rejections followed. And no matter how often you are told … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Some time ago (15th March), I wrote a post about how my middle book didn’t sell as well as books 1 and 3, which struck me as very peculiar. Now I have further confirmation of the missing middle book syndrome … Continue reading
Bali Starlings, white and blue and gorgeous, are truly rare in the wild. Caught and sold for the captive bird trade, they ended up in cages round the world, but almost extinct on their native island. A captive breeding and … Continue reading