Monthly Archives: July 2015

Four Miracle Products for Writers

Posted on July 29, 2015 by admin

Empathix cream Why work hard on a well-rounded character, when you can use Empathix? Rub a generous amount of Empathix over your character’s main features to make them more attractive to readers. Covers up inconsistencies in personality while giving the … Continue reading →

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Five Things Successful Creative People Do

Posted on July 24, 2015 by admin

I’ve seen a lot of blogs posts lately on how ‘creatives’ simply can’t be punctual, pay attention to practical details or meet deadlines. Because their creativity makes it impossible to show consideration for the needs of the people they are … Continue reading →

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Alternate London Novels

Posted on July 17, 2015 by admin

I’ve always loved alternate versions of familiar places. Books that add the strange, the horrific or the magical to the everyday. It’s one of the reasons I set Transferral in a London that’s recognizably ours, but with one major difference. … Continue reading →

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Six Wonderful Canadian Fantasy Novels for Children and Teens

Posted on July 11, 2015 by admin

I love to read widely, but keep coming back to speculative fiction for children and teens. That’s no big surprise, since it’s also what I write. I adore the more literary end of the spectrum, and am amazed at the … Continue reading →

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