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Some lovely, quality writing, Bella.

I do agree with the others that I didn’t need quite so much information about the Bert back story. That did slow it down.

I liked this bit. ‘The conversation could go either way. She held her breath’ It really had me thinking uh-oh, what is this mother going to be like? Is she mentally unstable and going to…[Read more]

Wonderful news. Congratulations. And very interesting about the previous rejections. Subjective, as you say.

Fabulous Fiona. This is one I want to read, but I’m waiting for the paperback.

Thanks Kaz. I’m going to print this out and have a thorough read.

Brilliant Stevie. Have to say I loved that story, so I’m not surprised.

Congratulations John and Elle.

Well done, Elle. 🙂

Thanks Elle. Setting is something I usually skim over, so I will try applying this and see what happens!

This is great Raine. I’ve read a few structure books and I can see how they all reflect in this arc. It’s nice to have it in this concise summary. I’m going to print it out and pin it to the wall!

I think you’ve just answered your own question. 😀 Good luck with developing it.

I’m with you and Sandra on not going graphic. Ramping up the PD and inferring what’s going on rather than full on graphic is definitely my preferred route. BUT, don’t ignore feedback either. What percentage of your Beta readers had this reaction? Could you ask the ones who didn’t mention this how they felt. It may be you’re being too short and…[Read more]

You are scorching hot at the moment. Long may it last!

I’ve been tempted to read Earthsea a few times, but was put off when I read Le Guin uses a quite distant narrative style.
This blog has piqued my interest though, and I think I might go find out for myself, because The Dispossessed sounds fascinating.
Thanks for writing about it Richard.

I really liked this Squidge. Very immediate, straight into the action. Lovely voice. Thumbs up all around.

This is brilliant news. Congratulations.

Huge congratulations.