The Tenacious Dream
A couple of years ago Nicole Murphy came to Brisbane and we met for coffee in town. We talked about her ‘tenacious dream’ and how hard it was to believe in yourself and keep writing. I am delighted to be … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Like tears in the rain …
‘All those moments will be lost in time like tears in rain. Time to die.’ Did you know that this famous line from Blade Runner was an ad lib on the actor’s part? Rutger Hauer knew his character so well, … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Nourish the Writer, Voice, Writing Craft
Tagged Blade Runner, Creativity, Rutger Hauer, Tears in the Rain, Voice, Writing Craft
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Update from the European Front
Touring is now over – two weeks in the US, then two weeks in the UK. So many readings and signings, so many school visits. Plus publishers met and lunched with. Last was my French publisher – I booked a … Continue reading
Posted in Nourish the Writer, Promoting your Book
Tagged Book Promotion Tour, Richard Harland, Worldshaker
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The Importance of Excellent Books
Well, what a tumultuous day. Australia now has its first female Prime Minister, we’re no longer in World Cup contention, and I’ve somehow managed to write a couple of thousand words – all while following the making of Australian Political … Continue reading
Giveaway Alert!
Over at the Mad Genius Club – Writers Division we are giving away two copies of ‘The King’s Bastard’. Drop by and try your luck.
Posted in Book Giveaway, Promoting your Book
Tagged Book Giveaway, Fantasy books, fantasy trilogies, King Rolen's Kin
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Writing Groups, where would we be without them?
Stuck in our garrets writing away, not sure if what we write is any good. Even with the internet, which has been a lifesaver for writers, we still need that face to face time. I can’t begin to express my … Continue reading
Dream Job
Writers at this stage of a draft are very boring creatures. It’s all about the book. About finishing the book. And leave me alone world, I have this book I want to finish. Can you see a theme here? The … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Nourish the Writer, Publishing Industry
Tagged fantasy trilogies, Trent rambles on a bit
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Edit Edit Edit
Starting tomorrow I have three weeks of flat out editing on Book 2 ahead of me, and we all know what that means, don’t we? PLAYLIST. I learned to write to music during the last two years doing Nanowrimo – … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Nourish the Writer, Writing Craft
Tagged editing, playlists, Tansy Rayner Roberts, writing to music
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Convincing First Person Narrative
Kathleen from the VISION writing group has asked for an insight into first person narrative*, particularly in the area of conveying emotion. (*First Person — I did this, I did that). Deciding which Point of View (POV or VP) to … Continue reading
Posted in Characterisation, Good Dialogue, Writing Craft
Tagged Characterisation, Deep Point of View, First person narrative
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Where I’m At – Or it’s nearly over and Done
It’s actually starting to feel like I’m going to deliver book three it in time. I’m halfway through my draft, which sounds like there’s a lot to go, and there is even though my books are shortish, still all but … Continue reading