Tag Archives: Writer

Shadows On The Grass

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

In November I was pleased to asked by Misha M. Herwin to be part of her blog tour following the launch of her third novel, Shadows On The Grass. For those of you unfamiliar with Misha’s work, she’s a prolific … Continue reading →

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April 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

Here are the links to my Italy Magazine features for the month of April 2014: http://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/sabina-medieval-villages-superb-olive-oil-and-tranquility-roman-countryside http://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/lets-look-piedmont-brief-guide http://www.italymagazine.com/news/rediscovering-paestum http://www.italymagazine.com/news/renting-car-italy http://www.italymagazine.com/news/best-kept-secret-viterbos-thermal-baths http://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/buying-property-italy-part-2

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Where Have the Scriptwriters Gone?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

The breakfast dishes are being put away and as the iPod shuffles in its deck I check for emails, browse Facebook and have a quick look at the BBC news. I’m wandering around the internet, not going anywhere in particular … Continue reading →

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Realistic Dialogue

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

During a previous meeting with the Renegade Writers, our illustrious leader, Peter Coleborn, said something that ordinarily shouldn’t make sense. He said that dialogue in fiction isn’t true to life, but it has to be written to appear realistic. As … Continue reading →

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Put him in his place

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

A few weeks ago, during a meeting with the Renegade Writers, our youngest member Josh said something that triggered a thought that has now evolved into today’s blog entry.  One member was receiving feedback from the group about his work … Continue reading →

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Do We Write With Accent

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

My friend Malcolm, a published author of non-fiction books and also a writer of fiction posted on his blog the idea that what we write and the way we write it is determined by who and where we are. Is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Feedback

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

After reading my friend, Tim’s, piece on the subject of writers’ groups (re-blogged on this site earlier in the month), I felt compelled to write a piece myself. I am a member of a local writing group called Renegade Writers. … Continue reading →

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