Den of Writers | KazG | Activity https://www.denofwriters.com/members/kazg/activity/ Activity feed for KazG. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:07:56 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 3ceec4455e6d6b979f3004a94b43fee8 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/23015/#acomment-23050 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:56:27 +0000 That’s such exciting news – congratulations, Kate! I’m sure your charming, quirky duo will enchant many young readers. xx

In reply to - Kate posted an update I wanted to let you know that I’ve finally gone ahead and published my humorous middle grade book. I’m very excited! Some of you may remember the characters Pix and Gabe from one of […] ]]> a698d2a2e788a1ec2454e0d33549c97c KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/21732/#acomment-22061 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:14:52 +0000 me neither, John! It will be interesting…

In reply to - KazG posted an update in the group Whodunnit? never written a whodunnit! But I LOVED Agatha when I was a young reader, so let’s see if anything useful sank in. Thank you, Ath! ]]> f6da60997dfc60482e74c17d68278a00 KazG replied to the topic Choices in the forum Whodunnit? https://www.denofwriters.com/groups/whodunnit/forum/topic/choices-6/#post-14231 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:58:33 +0000 Arithmetic

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]]> 0 0fe702463c097ab8d58907c4d0e00ba7 KazG posted an update in the group Whodunnit?: never written a whodunnit! But I LOVED Agatha when I was a […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/21732/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:55:51 +0000 never written a whodunnit! But I LOVED Agatha when I was a young reader, so let’s see if anything useful sank in. Thank you, Ath!

]]> 2 fc399346db0c128c3f47a0b0ee8ab63f KazG joined the group Whodunnit? https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/21731/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:55:03 +0000 0 b0268c44345a033e042b99c0716f285c KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/19124/#acomment-19204 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:35:29 +0000 Oh Ath, what a beautiful and heartrending tribute. I’m so sorry you’ve lost your old friend xx

In reply to - Athelstone started the topic I Remember in the forum Blogs I remember meeting you, in 1978. The person who introduced you said you were a good bloke. It didn’t recommend you to me. But as the evening wore on, you d […] ]]> ce755ad43b0a7e74475684243f5e4095 KazG replied to the topic Choices in the forum Coming Home https://www.denofwriters.com/groups/coming-home/forum/topic/choices-4/#post-10750 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:55:35 +0000 Animal
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]]> 0 22b8f63f98b826c339b0b7ee5acae45e KazG joined the group Coming Home https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/17937/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:53:45 +0000 0 00d8e69095674856672370ed50380716 KazG replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/the-future-of-the-den/page/2/#post-10568 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:17:27 +0000 Phew! Nothing new to add to add really. I don’t spend much time here because I’m spread way too thin as it is – life is crazy trying to keep a travel business alive during this time and also publicise book one and edit book two and I genuinely struggle with fitting it all in and not burning out.

However – when I do have time and inclination,…[Read more]

]]> 0 76667ba4398d2ce70944e763e58a67bc KazG replied to the topic Cover reveal for This Is Our Undoing in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/cover-reveal-for-this-is-our-undoing/#post-9996 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:05:51 +0000 Yes, my thoughts exactly @athelstone. I did the same thing – I specifically asked my publisher to brief the designer to NOT include illustrations of the characters, for precisely the reasons you say. I wanted the kids to have ownership of them. Silhouettes are fine, but not drawings. Funny how we all feel the same about this!

]]> 0 81c54ef352e5ea22c1fe8f8e8c4ec8b3 KazG replied to the topic Cover reveal for This Is Our Undoing in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/cover-reveal-for-this-is-our-undoing/#post-9954 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:42:37 +0000 I gushed all over this on social media and have only just seen it here – so congratulations on a thing of beauty (autocorrect tried to make that a ‘biting of beauty’, and perhaps I should have let it), which is quite perfect. xx

]]> 0 2eabe96a6c5d5ae689002d20d2c810f9 KazG replied to the topic Short story in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/short-story-2/#post-9953 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:41:04 +0000 That’s brilliant, Kate! Well deserved, a wonderful story 😊

]]> 1 952f6c9fdeab07b09dfdb6ee8ecad7f9 KazG replied to the topic Good news on the lyric writing front in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/good-news-on-the-lyric-writing-front/#post-9952 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:36:54 +0000 Wow, that’s fantastic! Sorry, I’ve just seen this, but congratulations – a fabulous achievement. 😍

]]> 0 f8b9fbfc02a44fdd9bc489593de84ec6 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/16500/#acomment-16517 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:56:33 +0000 and I’ve just bumped in!! Hooray, now for the reading 😅

In reply to - Athelstone posted an update Things that go bump: 24 hours ]]> 93e08739f299efa110305eefe3c80b3b KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/16423/#acomment-16438 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:02:49 +0000 It is a thing of BEAUTY and I just love it, @raine! It’s so perfect for your prose – it’s mysterious and evocative and moody with an edge of wildness, and fox. It’s perfect! SO exciting isn’t it? xxx

In reply to - Raine started the topic Cover reveal for This Is Our Undoing in the forum Podium Hey all, Just wanted to show you the cover for my book – I can’t post pictures here, but this link takes you to a wee blogpost. I […] ]]> d0b9e2e4c4c2885f60b7071a14697328 KazG replied to the topic Cover reveal! in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/cover-reveal-2/#post-9330 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:19:04 +0000 Thanks Doug! Yes I do feel lucky 😊

]]> 0 0c325b1de2d7ef61459bfb9a1824a526 KazG replied to the topic Traditional or Self-Publishing? in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/traditional-or-self-publishing/#post-9324 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:30:18 +0000 Hi Doug, @raine and @janeshuff have both given you great feedback and I agree with them both (though Jane’s reply keeps vanishing! It’s like a hall of mirrors in here sometimes).

Thought I would jump in and give my ha’penny’s worth – I was lucky enough to be signed up by an agent and get a deal with a trad publisher (Penguin Random House) which…[Read more]

]]> 0 831955e2405e1f4d64f32168109c6cdd KazG started the topic Cover reveal! in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/cover-reveal-2/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 21:48:38 +0000 My cover art for When Days Tilt – the first book in my series (which is only two books long atm) – is here and it’s beautiful! So very happy with this – the publisher created it with a designer and I had input at the very beginning, but have been sitting back biting my nails ever since. I was convinced I would be disappointed (my expectations were…[Read more]

]]> 0 9d49cbddc64aad8b984df330f5a84df1 KazG replied to the topic Indie publishing deal in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/indie-publishing-deal-2/#post-9321 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 21:41:02 +0000 It’s SO brilliant @janeshuff and its heartening to see these indie presses opening the field up to interesting, less mainstream and more diverse work. The publishing field could do with some opening up and its good to see it happening here. So happy your work has found a good home! See you out there in 2021! 👏🍾

]]> 0 5f8f95c87edcb37977048c34fe4fac94 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15382/#acomment-15430 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 03:15:52 +0000 My lovely, I feel for you and know just what you mean!! It’s real, and it will be permanent, and that is full of daunt. But forget all that. You have to. You probably have an ideal reader when you write? Write for them. Make it good for THEM. And a work of art is never finished, merely abandoned. You will have to walk away at some point, but…[Read more]

In reply to - Raine posted an update So turns out all my submissions are made in the spirit of ‘This is the best I can get it right now, but I’m sure it’ll change again down the road’. Because this edit is an actual ‘This […] ]]> 375b7c673104db7ea1cbbfb36c5f0f16 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15302/#acomment-15319 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:12:38 +0000 I remember that piece of brilliance very clearly – so well deserved @raine! I can’t tell you how delighted I am that your work is finally getting the plaudits it deserves!! Whoop whoop from down here xxx

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 […] ]]> 7cb5667114563e3686ad5eefb902ecbf KazG replied to the topic Choices in the forum Things that go bump https://www.denofwriters.com/groups/things-that-go-bump/forum/topic/choices-3/#post-8795 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:12:12 +0000 Home
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]]> 0 51ce7616c9a2b2dbc5fd5f683ee274d6 KazG joined the group Things that go bump https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15274/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:05:16 +0000 0 4f888c4b652fb4655969a32901a2350a KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15241/#acomment-15254 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:10:01 +0000 Yaayy! I’m SO SO delighted about this news, and they are very lucky publishers to have snapped you up. What a wonderful team you make. Just surprised it’s taken this long but now your gorgeous prose will be out in the world. So happy for you lovely! xx

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 […] ]]> 4d7322e2d77599b53b09bbe6d141d5da KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/15121/#acomment-15126 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:37:33 +0000 Thanks for reading Libby! I hadn’t heard of Monica Dickens.

In reply to - Libby replied to the topic A gasp escaped me! in the forum Blogs I’m impressed by your research @kazg My mother used to read books by Monica Dickens, Charles’s great-granddaughter (just checked that one on […] ]]> 7454f78cff9c146bbdf7b153bb2fbec4 KazG replied to the topic A gasp escaped me! in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-gasp-escaped-me/#post-8704 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:02:30 +0000 Yes, I agree with @raine and @jillybean. Boyne is clearly lazy and arrogant with it. I recall some online stoush he had with the Auschwitz Memorial Museum (!!) when they criticised the historical accuracy of his book, and his snooty and dismissive response. I have despised him since I must say. I tend to research more than I need but I have a…[Read more]

]]> 0 f699d615128efe7aee04acfdaf678d35 KazG replied to the topic Richard's Literary Byways: The Beginning Place, by Ursula K Le Guin in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/richards-literary-byways-the-beginning-place-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#post-8567 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:33:10 +0000 Thank you Richard – sorry, my original reply has also slipped through a portal. I hadn’t heard of this book and as a HUGE admirer of Ursula le Guin I will do my best to remedy that (might be a challenge, from what you say). Thank you for a fascinating blog and for highlighting so clearly how fantasy can be just as powerful, if not more so, at…[Read more]

]]> 0 0cb51336b6de8a288eab42107bd2c77d KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14857/#acomment-14864 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:31:09 +0000 Or as Bella says, just mention that it’s from several POVs at the start and then just talk about the events without mentioning the POV it’s from as you go.

In reply to - JaneShuff posted an update i amtrying to write a synopsis for a novel with multiple timelines and viewpoints. I cannot write the synopsis so that each time and POV shift is noted because it will be too long. Do you […] ]]> 6b20348a02725aea3b2aa03e1a0e0a08 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14857/#acomment-14863 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:29:55 +0000 In a word, yes. You can definitely sum in up in that tell-y sort of way in a synopsis.

In reply to - JaneShuff posted an update i amtrying to write a synopsis for a novel with multiple timelines and viewpoints. I cannot write the synopsis so that each time and POV shift is noted because it will be too long. Do you […] ]]> ae3b021f0ebbed1b0fdcd4a5c7e09e32 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14818/#acomment-14856 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:26:58 +0000 A lovely blog, @richardb, and I wholeheartedly agree with your summary of le Guin – she is absolutely one of my favourite writers. I loved her as a young thing and my admiration has only deepened as my own writing journey progresses. Ive never read this and will seek it out – thank you!

In reply to - RichardB started the topic Richard's Literary Byways: The Beginning Place, by Ursula K Le Guin in the forum Blogs The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that this is the second book by Ursula K Le Guin that I […] ]]> 4ebf9b91a937d9140361da81fb1ed756 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14521/#acomment-14537 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:13:47 +0000 Thanks Mad – I know, I’m BOILING with fury!

In reply to - Mad Iguana replied to the topic Sorry not sorry in the forum Blogs Beautifully written, but so infuriating! ]]> 9e810793e823f8e2f54ee5ac195219e8 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14501/#acomment-14506 Fri, 29 May 2020 09:05:08 +0000 And also Ath, for sharing it.

In reply to - Athelstone started the topic Sorry not sorry in the forum Blogs This link is to a marvellous but heart-breaking blog by our very own @KazG. Maybe wait a bit before reading if your blood pressure is high right […] ]]> d5474d7bd71a4a9148a53cec4ebf127d KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14501/#acomment-14505 Fri, 29 May 2020 09:04:57 +0000 It IS unbelievable πŸ™ Thanks Kate.

In reply to - Athelstone started the topic Sorry not sorry in the forum Blogs This link is to a marvellous but heart-breaking blog by our very own @KazG. Maybe wait a bit before reading if your blood pressure is high right […] ]]> 2636b8d221bc1aa33711acdc84b27e6d KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14285/#acomment-14298 Tue, 05 May 2020 07:11:37 +0000 Hooray!! Victory πŸ™‚

In reply to - JaneShuff posted an update Halloo Hallay (or however you spell it) A gruelling 3,400 words today but I’ve finished the first draft of the end chapter that’s been bugging me for so long. Truly hope I don’t despair […] ]]> 6ebb225f1be8ccb4d8b428c7526847f5 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14174/#acomment-14193 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:00:28 +0000 Ghosts in machines! Is there anything more terrifying? Sitting in there, watching us all through Google whatsits…glad it didn’t get you, @raine…

In reply to - Raine posted an update in the group CoronaMo 1900 words today despite my computer (actually) screaming at me when I first turned it on this morning! Seems to have exorcised whatever ghost that was – phew. But then […] ]]> 78f634271f7725aa8c57df7fe22c5004 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13995/#acomment-14102 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:51:48 +0000 Thank you, gratefully received @janeshuff (I MISS HUGS) x

In reply to - KazG posted an update in the group CoronaMo Popping in to say hello – I’ve been in a most peculiar head space and sure it’s do to with It That Shall Not Be Named, but slowly getting some focus and clarity back. […] ]]> 0243bbc451e3b4e8690f10a16dd13bbc KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13995/#acomment-14080 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:03:20 +0000 Thanks @janeshuff, @sandradavies and @raine! Sorry I didn’t see this Raine, I’ve been a bit erratic on all fronts lately. Book 2 is crawling along, it needs much more attention than I seem able to give it, unfortunately! I had so much great beta feedback and I know what needs to change to make the book stronger – but getting my head in a fit state…[Read more]

In reply to - KazG posted an update in the group CoronaMo Popping in to say hello – I’ve been in a most peculiar head space and sure it’s do to with It That Shall Not Be Named, but slowly getting some focus and clarity back. […] ]]> 88d1cdb657701dca8f73a66c01ce0cb9 KazG posted an update in the group CoronaMo: Popping in to say hello - I've been in a most peculiar head […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13995/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:51:22 +0000 Popping in to say hello – I’ve been in a most peculiar head space and sure it’s do to with It That Shall Not Be Named, but slowly getting some focus and clarity back. I’ve felt like a cabbage moth, flitting from here to there and never really settling, when I need to channel the caterpillar, with her steady devouring progress.

Also, I had some…[Read more]

]]> 6 1839e4552c51ef0dca1966dee3163b50 KazG replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/my-ride-so-far-on-the-rollercoaster-that-is-publishing/#post-8013 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:59:19 +0000 Oh WOW @elle! That is such a brilliant ride – 3 agents offering rep, including your dream agent! That is truly the dream πŸ™‚ And yes, it must be a ripper of a book. Having seen some of your writing, I’m not in the least surprised. CONGRATULATIONS!! Enjoy the giddiness πŸ™‚

]]> 0 27305128a231d97ad70069e51cb788cb KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13804/#acomment-13808 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:52:40 +0000 Yay! That sounds fun, and proper writerly work, too. I would do that course in a heartbeat πŸ™‚

In reply to - Raine posted an update in the group CoronaMo So today I wrote lesson plans for a four week writing course I will hopefully be running at Falkland Palace at some point (thanks to @seagreen). Having only taught […] ]]> 699de864f964109256debd203bd373c6 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13769/#acomment-13807 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:51:58 +0000 Yep, great idea. I’m all for it, thanks Raine x

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 […] ]]> 7e356c46bd6f0fab0d4d4aa03714014e KazG joined the group CoronaMo https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13806/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:51:03 +0000 0 9b263fd928048d6ea252435ebb8d5a3c KazG 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-8007 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:50:22 +0000 I can’t tell you how delighted I am to hear this, @janette! SO well deserved! I love that short story and look forward to reading the full length version. congratulations and crack out the bubbly (I’m sure you already have) xx

]]> 0 e6985b7f0ca79c855b91e75695155bdc KazG replied to the topic Short story in Barren magazine in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/short-story-in-barren-magazine/#post-7923 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:47:56 +0000 Congratulations Daeds! So well deserved, that story was something special πŸ™‚ xx

]]> 0 b7ff6e9bc6a96587702786d502ddc443 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13568/#acomment-13589 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:11:00 +0000 Good luck, Jill! Hope you’re having a great holiday and keep us posted on your submissions πŸ™‚

In reply to - Jill posted an update After joining four weeks ago Life stuff got in the way (plus an attempt to log on failed and I could not work out what I had done wrong!). So, apologies and belated thanks to those who […] ]]> 0eb257e8bec9b8cae05c55733d35f62e KazG replied to the topic Recent agent experience in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/recent-agent-experience/#post-7814 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:10:16 +0000 I’m astounded by all these badly behaved agents, because bad behaviour it is. It’s just rude, and they must understand how galling it is for an author to get their hopes up needlessly – or maybe they don’t. And as for not replying after requesting a full – well, it’s appalling. @janette your experience in particular has me fuming. How can he gush…[Read more]

]]> 0 97b663831cb2cec7c0c5caf8720b4955 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13057/#acomment-13111 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:28:01 +0000 IGNORE ME! Sorry @woolleybeans, I thought you were the Admin because you were organising the classes – I forgot it was Raine, who has now sorted it. Soz x

In reply to - Woolleybeans replied to the topic Craft Seminar Class 3: Character 2 – Inner Lives in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course Sorry I went quiet – forgot I existed again. It happens. Okay, I am going to set up t […] ]]> 27bf5f885597b45c61de9f8d43307ca3 KazG replied to the topic Mid grade 1st chapter in the forum Critiques https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/mid-grade-1st-chapter/#post-7482 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:09:29 +0000 Hi @katemachon, just got to this. I love the voice! I do agree about paring down the descriptions, making them part of the action as much as possible. And yes, you need to give us a reason to be on Ariadne’s side – give us her motivations, what she wants, what she fears.

I would also warn against overthinking the whole positioning of it,…[Read more]

]]> 0 8d9da4a38d148499d1990c803060c5b6 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13075/#acomment-13085 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:55:01 +0000 Hi Jill, and welcome!

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 […] ]]> f8af2d8d4a2ecead99b193cc50d56ea1 KazG posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/13057/#acomment-13082 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:28:04 +0000 Thanks WB! And by the way the group has disappeared from view – I can only get into it by going to the Activity thread and clicking on something like this. Apparently I’m not the only one. Ath had a similar issue with a hidden private group and he says this:

“I searched through activity in my limited admin dashboard (top left where there’s a d…[Read more]

In reply to - Woolleybeans replied to the topic Craft Seminar Class 3: Character 2 – Inner Lives in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course Sorry I went quiet – forgot I existed again. It happens. Okay, I am going to set up t […] ]]>