Tag Archives: writing

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

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

Sinews and Creation – for Prompt 37 Unavoidable Pain

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Helen

Lower back too stationary Too long Upper back moves, repetition Too strong Imbalance now is at the centre Can’t last Every word that I have written Too fast Sinews and creation’s drive Don’t bend Any wisdom drawn from age is … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Fire, Poetry | Tagged aging, ambition, Aspiration, backache, creation, muse, novel, pain, prompt, writing | 11 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 →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged amber skye forbes, author, author interview, new book, Paranormal, paranormal romance, publishing, Romance, when stars die, writing | 1 Comment

Two Minds

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Helen

So, to be honest, I’m kind of in two minds at the moment. Some may argue I’m rarely in my own mind, or right mind, but that’s another story, LOL….. It’s almost a year since I started this blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged choice, decision, indie authors, indie book, indie publishing, mind, publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing | 27 Comments

A Pre-Emptive Apology To My WordPress Family….

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Helen

Hi From time to time I’ve said my work life is mad. Trust me, it is. But for the most part I had a schedule to allow me to blog regardless of the hours and stresses of my work life – an … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged apology, Aspiration, Blogging, Community, Musings, request, time, WordPress, WordPress family, work, Work–life balance, writing | 34 Comments

Curiosity – Cover Reveal!!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Helen

Hi I’m delighted to say the last stages of publication are progressing well for my second novel, Curiosity. I’m excited so wanted to show you the cover, which I really love – lulu.com do a great job of realising your … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation, Fire | Tagged black comedy, Curiosity, eBook, new novel, novel, print on demand, Satire, self-publishing, The Seed, writing | 34 Comments

How Do You Solve a Problem Like a Genre?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Helen

How do you solve a problem like a genre How catch a novel’s essence, state it true? How do you find the words to tag the genre A comedy, a dark romance, what’s new? Many a thing you’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged Aspiration, book categories, challenge, choice, genres, Marketing, Musings, publishing, Romance novel, Satire, Sound of Music, truth, writing, Writing style | 29 Comments

Global Distribution Complete – The Seed is now on Amazon POD and on NOOK ebooks!!!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Helen

Hi Super excited to say the final stages of the global distribution of The Seed have now been accomplished!!! As well as Lulu.com POD and ebook, and Amazon Kindle and Apple iStore, The Seed is now available at Amazon … Continue reading →