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Diana Jackson

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  • Half Way Through 2026 ~ Where am I now in my plans, hopes and dreams?

    We have just passed the longest day and now is a time when we experience light for about 19 hours in Scotland, dependent on the weather. Here’s a general catch up in what I’m doing: WIP My current work in progress is complete (HOORAY!), has undergone proof-reading, editing for content, authenticity and copy. It has…

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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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  • Free Advertising Advice to Budding Authors

    A fellow writer said the other day, ‘It seems you can only succeed with your first novel if have a lot of money to burn.’ I mumbled some incoherent reply, but dwelt on it for a week or so. I decided I totally disagree, although I know what you do need is time, determination, a…

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  • Finding Inspiration from other Literary Geniuses ~ Or ‘Thou Shalt not Covet they Neighbour’s Shed’!

    I had a memory recently of a birthday treat, a few years ago, to visit: John Bunyan’s Tree near Harlington Bedfordshire When asked what I wanted to do for my birthday, I suggested a picnic beside John Bunyan’s tree near Harlington, Bedfordshire followed by a trip to Shaw’s Corner – the home of George Bernard…

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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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  • My Review of 2024 in my Writing Life

    On the Positive Side On the Negative Side Nothing else, which is fantastic!

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  • A Recent Trip to Alderney

    Following lock down I was determined to pay a visit to Alderney, the main setting for my Riduna series and birth place of Great Great Grandmother Harriet. (see family history post) It was lovely to catch on with Paul Davies who used to run the Alderney Bookshop and became a dear friend following the book…

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  • What Inspires you to write? ~ Islands of Inspiration

    Where do you find your inspiration to write? Does an idea just pop into your head or do you go searching for that ‘nugget of gold’? This summer we visited several islands and from each one I experienced something different to inspire my writing life: Sifnos ~ The Healing Sun, Warmth and Azure Skies I…

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