Category Archives: Conversation

The category for random blog posts and connecting on issues outside just writing.

Echoes on the Breeze – Ann Bagnall’s wonderful new book of poetry

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Helen

Last week I received my copy of Ann Bagnall’s ‘Echoes on The Breeze’ , a wonderful collection of her micropoetry now published by lulu.com. See her wonderful blog and the link to the book at: http://annieb222.com/2014/09/13/echoes-on-the-breeze-by-ann-bagnall-paperback-lulu-au/ That link is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged Ann Bagnall, Beauty, book review, originality, poem, poetry, review, strangeness, writing | 4 Comments

Finding Liveable Accommodation For the Afterlife – for Prompt 73, 6 word stories

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Helen

This week mindlovemisery’s prompt defies a poetic response, but is still intriguing: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/09/21/prompt-73-6-words/ So, in the spirit of the challenge, I’d still like to do something slightly different (which is possibly breaking the rules a bit but bear with me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged Afterlife, death, heaven, hell, prompt, property listings, six word stories, utopia, writing prompt | 8 Comments

Update and a question to all writers or readers of trilogies…

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Helen

Hi So, work is still mad and my time is limited, but Easter is coming. I had planned to do some serious blog reading and catching up, but my editor has just finished manuscript assessing my latest novel, an occult … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged advice, inspiration, muse, serial books, trilogies, update, writer's advice, writing | 12 Comments

Just popping in….

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Helen

Hi Just wanted to pop in to say I know I’ve been absent without leave from WP more than I would like of late, and it won’t change for a while because work went from mad to pure insanity in … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged apology, hectic, time, WordPress family | 17 Comments

Yves K Morrow’s ‘An Alterable Void’ – a review

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Helen

Let me begin by saying I love the many and varied talented poets and writers I have had the privilege to meet and read over WordPress. The skill and generosity of all constantly surprise and gladden me, but for me … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Poetry | Tagged An Alterable Void, beautiful, cover art, dark, Literature, mindlovemisery, Mirjana Miric Inalman, new poet, poetry book, review, sensuous, Yves K Morrow | 18 Comments

Big Launch in 2014 My GRL Fiction Thriller!!!!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Helen

By John W. Howell Now available on Amazon a new Fiction Thriller published by Martin Sisters Publishing “My GRL by John W. Howell is fast-paced thriller that shows how your life can be turned upside down in the blink of … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged author, book promotion, indie publishing, John W Howell, new book, new thriller, promotion, thriller | 4 Comments

Synchronicity and the Strangeness of Creativity

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Helen

Hi So I’ve finished the first draft of my ghost story novel. But I don’t want to talk about that so much as something odd that has happened in the last few of days of writing it. To put this … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged coincidence, Consciousness, creative process, ghost story, ghosts, life and death, necromancy, novel, occult, occultist, Red Clay and Roses, Spiritual, Spirituality, synchronicity, writing | 22 Comments

Blog/Life Balance

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Helen

Hi So my new novel, the ghost story, is proceeding well. I’m about two-thirds or more through and should have it complete, all things being equal, by the time I return to work mid next week. I’ve also done some research … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged Blogging, life balance, new year resolutions, poetry, posting, publishing, scheduling, writing | 27 Comments

New Year Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Most years I don’t bother with new year resolutions. If I do make one, I keep it, despite all odds. One year I vowed not to eat chocolate for a whole year. Anyone who knows me would know that’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged ambition, Aspiration, belief, choice, Dreams, New Year Resolution, publishing, self-publishing, WordPress, Work–life balance, writng | 34 Comments

Amber Skye Forbes: Author Interview!!!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

Synopsis: Amelia Gareth’s brother is a witch and the only way to save her family from the taint in his blood is to become a professed nun at Cathedral Reims. However, in order to become professed, she must endure trials … Continue reading →