Writers, authors and changes.

I never really appreciated the difference between saying ‘I’m a writer’ and saying ‘I’m an author.’ I assumed an author had a published book to their name and a writer was striving towards that goal. Thinking back, that was rather a narrow-minded view and even Google offers different interpretations, including the transition to being called …

Aspects – Claire Baldry, ‘Listen to Love’ and ‘The Wrong Sort to Die.’

Lots happening this week with my own new paperback release, 'Listen to Love' which you can find here: Listen to Love.  A new release 'The wrong sort to die' by Paula Harmon who was featured on this blog a few weeks ago, The wrong sort to die  And last but by no means least, I'm delighted to …

The allotment Part 1 and blog changes

There was some really useful feedback last week, which I'll be taking into consideration when revising the blog format. Thanks to everyone who responded and messaged me. After a very busy week, here's the first part of the traditional short story for you to enjoy while I work out why and where the traditional set-up …

Reasons to write

Endeavouring to stick to a least one New Year’s resolution, the house is now more or less cleared of chocolate, cakes and other exotic nibbles. What do you mean, ‘Did you eat them?’ How else would I dispose of them? 😁 The other resolve, to change the theme of my blog, proved more difficult. After …

When everything comes together

Sometimes it can be frustrating for authors to break the cloak of invisibility when entering the publishing world. Long hours are spent writing, editing, revising and endevouring to publicise their work. There are as many reasons for being a writer as there are genres. Some write purely for their own pleasure and some need to …

Occupations and ‘How to Market your book.’

Something slightly different this week. Follow the link at the bottom of the story and it will all make sense. ‘Pay attention, ladies. Next week you’ll be leaving this school which has seen you grow from girls into young adults. We have tried to teach you not only the three Rs, but the ethos of …

Writer’s Procrastination

This might ring a few bells- and not just with authors. 😀   Oh the joy of leaving the business world with all its stress and politics far behind me. From now on I could be my own boss, working on my writing, creating wonderful stories and becoming a best-selling author. My name would be …

Friends, Promos and book birthday

When I first joined the realms of authorism I was amazed at the support from the established writing community. If I knew then what I know now....    It was around 5 years ago that I realised writing a book was the easy bit. My novel 'Changes' a romance intertwined with my love of a Mediterranean …

Beyond the Glass Part 3

I can now appreciate how famous actors feel when they take their third encore. 😀 After posting the first part of this story, which was initially for a competition of under 500 words, I was delighted when my audience wanted 'More.'   Part 2 followed to further applause and encouragement so here for your delectation …

What is a writer?

A truly magnificent guest post from my friend, Authoress Val Portelli  …this  ol’ Jurassic is blessed with gazillions of great scribbler pals on the Web, many of whose Guest Posts have graced this page… but seldom do I receive one that simply blows me away… yeez will enjoy this remarkably uplifting piece from my dear …