Inspiration
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Search for the Pearl Inside Yourself ~ A Mirror, Compass or Anchor?
I keep receiving unsolicited emails which, on the one hand make me feel warm inside, due to such positive comments about this book, on the other hand I am so suspicious that I did a google search and can find no website or link to the lady in question, and so I have not replied.…
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Music that has shaped my life and writing (5) ~ Have Faith
This is my last post in this series. My writing often reflects my faith too. I am a Christian but that does not mean that I write off the rest of humanity, and I’m not saying that the majority of Christian’s do. There was a story which always made me smile: “St Peter was showing…
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Music that has shaped my life ~ a bit of Rock and Roll?
My husband was the lead guitarist in a rock and roll band for well over 40 years called Chris Cole and the Rockets. They were well known in the Bedfordshire area, where they all lived and were very popular. Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of a dance to Rock around the Clock or the less…
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Music that has shaped my life ~ creativity working hand in hand (4)
Continuing with songs which influence my writing, but also those which tell the story of my life, oh, there are songs too numerous to mention really, including Stairway to Heaven ~ Led Zeppelin, Bridge over Troubled Water ~ Simon and Garfunkel, both iconic tracks that everyone knows, but Thank you ~ by Dido (my namesake…
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Music that’s shaped my life (3) ~ and my writing
Resilience, survival and determination have been the backbone of my life and are reflected in my writing too. Believing in deep reciprocal love too. Harriet in Riduna survived, just as I did. Gloria Gaynor’s song became an anthem for many of us and if anyone embodies resilience and survival in my writing, it is Dot…
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What Music has Shaped your Life? (1) ~ Messages to Authors and Musicians Alike
Last weekend The Times had an article about The Zombies: “This will be their (60th) year” A St Albans band, where I grew up, It is with fondness that I remember watching them back in their day, at the Civic Centre. Great band. The article goes on to ask whether they were an unlucky band,…
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What do I look for in Historical Fiction?
If you follow the link above to the Historical Novel Society website they define the genre. After last week’s contrasting book reviews I’ve been reflecting on what, to me, is great Historical Fiction. What do others say? 10 Steps for Writing Historical Fiction by Krystal N. Craiker How to write good Historical Fiction by Dave…
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Diana’s October Book Review ~ The Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert ~ (Many eureka moments!)
Hey, what a wonderful gift from a friend, who just knew I would love it! I’m so glad I have a copy in paperback, because I will definitely read it again, but also dip into it. Timing was everything! So many occasions whilst reading The Big Magic I had eureka moments; laughed out-loud, exclaimed, nodded…