Den of Writers | Doug | Friends Activity https://www.denofwriters.com/members/dougk/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Doug's friends. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:38:53 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 ca4b3d1236938fd132ca955ddd315615 Jules joined the group September Song https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/24811/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:40:15 +0000 0 d8adf8d70b1e61ba9e68ee233e722e95 Jules joined the group A Different Time https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/23401/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:33:06 +0000 0 13f3f04787add50764ed44ca5d1ef1e6 Jules joined the group Whodunnit? https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/21702/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:43:29 +0000 0 ba2ba875fc4c00158bccf5a9f037126c Jules joined the group All You Need https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/19994/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:09:04 +0000 0 ae022fd304cdeadad33c2ecc985addff Jules joined the group Coming Home https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/17970/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:47:17 +0000 0 8f2b7e7faebaa15ed0542f1ff13c5702 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15583/#acomment-15611 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:05:04 +0000 So glad your enjoying it! It’s amazing how many writers and artists Shakespeare infuenced – many in genres you’d never expect! 😊

In reply to - Doug replied to the topic Positive thoughts in the forum CoronaMo BTW Jules, I’m finally listening to that audio of Hamlet! And yes, it lives up to its legend. I wonder what literature would be like today, had […] ]]> c5d7088061412f4e0e32c1c82db7d73d Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15302/#acomment-15316 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:10:31 +0000 Brilliant news, Raine. Congratulations 😊

In reply to - Raine started the topic Cloudie short story challenge publication in the forum Podium Hi all, thought you’d be interested to know that ‘Bathymetry’, a short story which came out of a previous winter short story […] ]]> 78c0bba83e9b6a51e0373e75287416b9 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15241/#acomment-15260 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:42:29 +0000 This is just the best news. So pleased for you. And it’s about time your exquisite work got the attention it derserves 😊

In reply to - Raine started the topic Indie publishing deal in the forum Podium For anyone who hasn’t seen this on FB or Twitter… Some news… https://www.lunapresspublishing.com/post/welcome-to-the-family-lorraine-wilson Its a […] ]]> 12c66147405634fa338df1a09053588c Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15160/#acomment-15181 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:46:20 +0000 😁

In reply to - ]]> 790ac77deb6fbed27f0608a9ace43530 Jules joined the group Things that go bump https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15159/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:53:54 +0000 0 cfdc62c063957d1e4b3c859331918f02 Jules replied to the topic Positive thoughts in the forum CoronaMo https://www.denofwriters.com/groups/coronamo/forum/topic/positive-thoughts/#post-8692 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 18:27:18 +0000 Well done on the short story acceptance, Doug.

]]> 0 18ba3bcf5fc90de070905eda3f4ab482 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15094/#acomment-15095 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 18:26:03 +0000 Thanks for sharing that, Doug. It’s great. I’ll have tk send a copy to my co-dragon 😊

In reply to - Doug replied to the topic Positive thoughts in the forum CoronaMo Yesterday I listened to the Dissecting Dragons podcast about writing for relaxation, enjoying the process of creating and not worrying so much about […] ]]> f93a9662de65d89335b795eb01a25fbf Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15047/#acomment-15055 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:27:16 +0000 Haha right there with you! And I completely agree – the truth in historical terms is often far more interesting than the Everyone Knows version. Also agree that writers have to be free to make unintentional mistakes without being pilloried for them. It’s inevitable that some small detail will be wrong but as you say, why not try to be as correct…[Read more]

In reply to - Libby replied to the topic A gasp escaped me! in the forum Blogs I agree with you Jules. It’s worrying that schools will teach misleading literature. One thought from my perspective as a writer of realist […] ]]> 17adef142b9b8fb1d9de16e04a0b3780 Jules replied to the topic A gasp escaped me! in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-gasp-escaped-me/#post-8659 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:33:46 +0000 Pretty sure Stephen King now has a team of fact checkers. But yes I imagine the tone of those letters is gleeful. What I’ll say for King is that even though he’s writing speculative fiction, he portrays characters who’ve had life experiences he has not respectfully. The same cannot be said for Boyne! One of the big problems with The Boy in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b1f40ec74b6b4b4f3d97bd411dd7cd52 Jules joined the group A place for Stupid Questions https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14669/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:42:38 +0000 0 6d1c7bf4ae25ef83f4f8602ea9aaa135 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14633/#acomment-14641 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:58:00 +0000 Hi Andrew. Welcome to the Den. If you need help, don’t be afraid to shout. Someone will be happy to point you in the right direction. Great to have you with us.

In reply to - Andrew Bruton's profile was updated ]]> 0b26bee98a41a4378a3cc0b4485c20b1 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14576/#acomment-14596 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:41:25 +0000 Congratulations, Kate 😊

In reply to - Kate started the topic Fantasy Anthology in the forum Podium For anyone who likes a bit of fantasy, here’s a link to a soon to be available anthology. It also happens to contains my Steampunk story The Sky’s the […] ]]> 96f05f39b9895d2609a7430e95b831c3 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14568/#acomment-14572 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:37:04 +0000 It’s been on my tbr for years, Richard. I must bump it up the pile!

In reply to - Doug posted an update Conveying a lot in a few words… I’m looking back over Hemingway’s short stories. More than anyone else I’ve read, he was such a master at using sparse language to create vivid pictures. I […] ]]> 4a08434a97dbb2b1afd7ae2670d312e2 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14568/#acomment-14569 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:58:30 +0000 I keep meaning to read more Hemmingway. He has a deceptive way of conveying worlds of meaning in just a few words. And a lot of it seems to be subconsciously understood by the reader until they stop and think about it. I’m not sure he’d ever make my ‘favourite author’ list but he’s definotely a master of thr craft.

In reply to - Doug posted an update Conveying a lot in a few words… I’m looking back over Hemingway’s short stories. More than anyone else I’ve read, he was such a master at using sparse language to create vivid pictures. I […] ]]> e8f57087dab3d931fa60f18c758a3c10 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14542/#acomment-14548 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:13:59 +0000 Congratulations, Squidge. Do you have any posts or tweets you would like amplified? Must check in with Tilda and find out what happens next!

In reply to - Squidge started the topic Tilda and the Mines of Pergatt in the forum Podium Just to tell you that the second of the Chronicles of Issraya series has been published! Yay! Tilda and the Mines of Pergatt is […] ]]> 2fa32cd593d7e23c1ea420f9faaf71c3 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14534/#acomment-14538 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:36:41 +0000 Great news on the zombie story, Doug. Cobgratulations!

In reply to - Doug started the topic Great to be here in the forum Podium Hi all, I’m Doug; Jules graciously invited me to join. I’m posting on the podium because I got a writer’s copy today of _Schlock!_ magazine, with my […] ]]> c2a4045f24078724ca7bece9a5185b53 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14531/#acomment-14533 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:09:24 +0000 Hey Doug. Welcome to the Den. It’s great to have you with us. If you need help, there are many friendly folk who’ll point you in the right direction, so just ask.

In reply to - Doug and Jules are now friends ]]> ea04d24ade54e141d132448cf6b7ea64 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14520/#acomment-14530 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:00:17 +0000 I second that approach to gardening, Squidge. It’s been a weird couple of months but I have got a lot of writing done. Loved the cover for the second Tilda book btw!

In reply to - Squidge posted an update How’s everyone doing as things start to ease? Had some tricky deadlines to meet (note to self- read the blasted edit properly first time, and don’t leave it to the typeset to make some plot […] ]]> 4b7d6eed7abfcf5dfbc7745dd17236cc Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13865/#acomment-13868 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:04:33 +0000 Well done, Raine. I managed a newsletter and 1000 words of current wip but a) I don’f have children so I did not have home schooling to contend with and b) every one of those words felt like I extracted them with pliers!

In reply to - Raine posted an update in the group CoronaMo Submitted a bunch of flash things to various magazines today AND did my monthly comp entry. For day 1 of homeschooling, I’m giving myself a gold star! πŸ™‚ ]]> 1e0818d32148b7ac2884a6f3fd9a7969 Jules replied to the topic Good news this time - finally! in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/good-news-this-time-finally/#post-8001 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:32:18 +0000 Brilliant news, Janette. Congratulations 😊

]]> 0 cebd24a9018eec174ee778ffb4c3d524 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13769/#acomment-13794 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:31:04 +0000 Works for me. Thanks for setting this up Raine.

In reply to - Raine posted an update in the group CoronaMo Hello – Welcome to the virus-free shutdown survival space. I’m sure I’m not alone in struggling to do ANYTHING AT ALL what with the various worries, uncertainty and b […] ]]> 3eadafd89b0646564846d0196dce616d Jules joined the group CoronaMo https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13793/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:27:52 +0000 0 84461587c9f2d2d225385e887ceb5c99 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13741/#acomment-13743 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:09:48 +0000 I like that idea, Raine. At present I’m still at work but if the libraries close then I’ll be at a loose end. And I definitely have books to write!

In reply to - Raine posted an update So, you know how we did a slowmo group a while ago? Do we need a coronamo group to keep ourselves from sinking into anxious lethargy over the coming months? Same idea – tiny victories, tiny […] ]]> dd2513b99fc723fba43c04c79292afee Jules replied to the topic What if I'm a bad human being? in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/what-if-im-a-bad-human-being/#post-7634 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:25:57 +0000 I agree with what you say, Raine. I should have clarified what I meant by problematic. For instance there are readers who boycott writers just on someone else’s sayso – I think you should always do your due dillifence and try to find out the whole story in as far as you can. Three independant sources of verification and I won’t boycott a book…[Read more]

]]> 0 2c7782f605a797f5875b8496645cfa12 Jules replied to the topic What if I'm a bad human being? in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/what-if-im-a-bad-human-being/#post-7630 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:09:17 +0000 This is something that I end up discussing a lot with my co-dragon on Dissecting Dragons. Ultimately, I think it’s fine to read and enjoy problematic art by problematic artists. The important thing is that you are questioning both within your own mind. I’ve boycotted certain YA authors because they’ve been involved in horrific online bullyimg…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f5d6b94da213bd79524b4d6b346c5d2 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13075/#acomment-13081 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:30:40 +0000 Hi Jill. Welcome to the Den. Lovely to have you join us. And I was very glad I could help 😊

In reply to - Jill posted an update Thank you, Jules for all your help in beating the system and allowing me into the Den. Much appreciated, as it feels like exactly the right time for me and the stage of my writing life, as […] ]]> c6ef6cd5705ecc9efbc4a75286e0d326 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/11787/#acomment-11929 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:27:34 +0000 The good news is that it’s a randomly occurring issue which doesn’t just affect this site. The bad news is well the same. Still running a few plugin repairs but I’ll get back to you.

In reply to - Raine posted an update Anyone (esp. @jillybean or @athelstone) able to tell me why the MA course posts are visible on the main wall to non-members even though the group is set to private? When I’m logged out I can […] ]]> 8ee714db25c1eb3715184a9e19149d5e Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/11787/#acomment-11789 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:46:10 +0000 They are visible to anyone who is part of the group on the main wall, I think. How are you accessing them? Activity – all members? Activity – my groups? I will check under admin but I think it’s just because you’re part if the group.

In reply to - Raine posted an update Anyone (esp. @jillybean or @athelstone) able to tell me why the MA course posts are visible on the main wall to non-members even though the group is set to private? When I’m logged out I can […] ]]> ef49f6c81be6ff529bbd88ed4de13351 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/11354/#acomment-11366 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:46:56 +0000 Do you guys use whatever your browser equivalent of ‘keychain’ is? Usually if you have your password stored in that, it will only periodically check that you’re not a robot. Apologies for needing to add recaptcha but the bot situation was getting a bit dire!

In reply to - Squidge posted an update I know we’ve had an issue with bots at the mo – I’m getting the ‘I’m not a robot’ thing every time I log in, but I thought once we’d done it once, it meant you should be OK to log in […] ]]> 0269762a952d7d67a6b1a5b3260700eb Jules joined the group Andrew Wille’s DIY MA course https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/11202/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:59:17 +0000 0 71568b8e4d0ec41550048e3f77c46e29 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/11086/#acomment-11097 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:59:47 +0000 There’s definitely a knack to formatting ebooks but it’s easy when you’ve got the hang of it. I recommend the Smashwords Style Guide to get yoy started (perma free in ebook). And I might be able to help point people in the right direction if anyone is really stuck?

In reply to - Squidge posted an update So it turns out that Amazon can reformat your ebook when you upload it for Kindle. Who knew? And I’d been blaming the publisher for all the extra line breaks, large text and blank […] ]]> 874eab42f5fffefd3a2ea06b691c058d Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/10915/#acomment-10936 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:52:38 +0000 Good luck, John. Rooting for you. And hope you feel better soon x

In reply to - John T posted an update Heading to York knowing that I’m performing in Friday Night Live and I have a sore throat. This could be the first ever FNL in sign language! ]]> 4c47790b095ffc5bb9c30a1c78106437 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/10831/#acomment-10842 Sat, 31 Aug 2019 11:02:53 +0000 You’re not trying to butter me up there at all, are you, Ath?
😂

In reply to - Athelstone posted an update in the group Songs of Innocence and Experience Some intriguing choices being made. I hope that expectations are not knocked too far off kilter when the theme and meaning of the choices […] ]]> 1b4b4e5469b968a7ce4ad0e484274921 Jules joined the group Songs of Innocence and Experience https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/10728/ Sat, 24 Aug 2019 10:39:21 +0000 0 b5fbc95382891624fcf62a3b858b7e09 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/10666/#acomment-10673 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:55:48 +0000 Brilliant, Ath. I was just about to message you and ask if you were running a winter comp this year 😁

In reply to - Athelstone posted an update My head says NO, but against this better judgement I have decided to run another winter short story challenge. Autumn seems to have arrived early in this corner of Europe with cold wind […] ]]> c9ecf36823d65265a4bfa98263528d03 Jules replied to the topic Book Two - Out Now in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/book-two-out-now/#post-5795 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:49:55 +0000 Thanks Elle and Mad πŸ™‚

And Kaz, I am now tempted to do exactly that. ‘Ironside’s Guide to the bizarre Middle Ages’ :’D

]]> 0 3bd047cca6dea15824f2f6a68dd5b0e8 Jules posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/10538/#acomment-10539 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:48:26 +0000 Thanks, Squidge. I’m so glad you enjoyed them πŸ™‚
They are both on Goodreads but are easier to find if you search for them as Revolt the king’s knight etc
(tried to leave you a link but dialogue box didn’t like it.)

Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review πŸ˜€

In reply to - Squidge posted an update @jillybean – read your books pretty much in two days. Really enjoyed them. Love Gregory – big, brash, but loyal to a fault. Couldn’t find them on Goodreads to leave a review though… […] ]]> a7a153cdded56fa19046616db1bf8f97 Jules replied to the topic From Bloom to Blizzard in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/from-bloom-to-blizzard/#post-5783 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:44:20 +0000 Congratulations, Squidge. That was a great story 😊

]]> 0 430d0458ddb46a6e99d7811fc0c508f6 Jules replied to the topic Book Two - Out Now in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/book-two-out-now/#post-5772 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:10:11 +0000 Thanks, @Squidge. Hope you enjoy them 😊

]]> 0 6e8c294b990f00b8c9d1700073cb8996 Jules started the topic Book Two - Out Now in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/book-two-out-now/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:54:26 +0000 So, here I am. Sheepishly sidling onto the Podium again because the second book in my historical novella series has been released. I’m aware that I was only here two months ago so I will attempt to be less rambly than I was last time.

For those of you who have already read The King’s Knight Book 1 – Revolt, book 2 – Treason, is available here.

If…[Read more]

]]> 0 384e5995f47d0cd451912ee370b5c6e4 Jules replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/publishing-deal-3/#post-5618 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:50:32 +0000 Massive congratulations, Kaz 😁 really well deserved and so glad Ava id finally taking wing in front of a larger audience. Can’t wait to get my signed copy. Champagne and cake all round 🎂🥂

]]> 0 b9ed9bf24bf7118ff60d510df6df8804 Jules replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/new-book-release-revolt-the-kings-knight/page/2/#post-5403 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:44:12 +0000 Thanks, Jim. And I’m so glad you enjoyed the Oath and Crown duology 😊

]]> 0 296951d38940331d5357b0099d7d3a10 Jules replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/new-book-release-revolt-the-kings-knight/page/2/#post-5399 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:05:35 +0000 Most probably true, Richard. There’s a great youtube video showing people wearing full plate armour doing somersaults. Squires were required to master all the courtly and manly arts – combat, riding, tumbling, swimming, dancing etc – and often practised all of them in full armour. (Well probably not swimming because then there would have been far…[Read more]

]]> 0 a239cf5bfae56576ecc345b180313098 Jules replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/new-book-release-revolt-the-kings-knight/page/2/#post-5397 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:09:06 +0000 I think you’re probably right there, Daed. I doubted my own findings so I consulted a few horsey people (breeders, riders etc) A horse can comfortably carry a third of it’s own weight. You’re average destrier of 15 hands weighed 1200 lbs. So they could comfortably carry 360lbs.
Assuming the average height and weight of a knight was 5’7″ and 150lbs…[Read more]

]]> 0 b6733e1c4c73f3f4c81d7954f65a384a Jules replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/new-book-release-revolt-the-kings-knight/#post-5392 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 09:27:56 +0000 Thanks, Sandra πŸ™‚ re destriers – apparently the modern shire/ cart/ draught horses are descended from them. Basically they bred some warhorses too big to have enough speed for battle and that’s where the latter great horses come from. I too was surprised to learn that a Medieval warhorse was usually only 15 – 16 hands high. (Apparently I also…[Read more]

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