Writer's block doesn't exist. Right, now I've got you attention with that click-baity headline, let me tell you what I mean. Ask any author and they will tell you they have had writer's block at one time or another, but they won't be able to tell you why? Like saying you have a cough, writer's …
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The Dragonfly Delivery Company
Built from the hull of an old tea cutter, her front end had two glass observation domes either side of her forecastle, whilst her quarter deck had been elongated out the back giving her a rather impressive looking tail. Long and sleek and well maintained, there were no missing uprights in any of its railings, …
Asking Authors Awkward Questions, with Emma Whitehall
On today's Awkward Author Questions we have steampunk author and doyen of the north Emma Whitehall, creator of Clockwork Magpies, the subject of my most recent review. What was the first novel you ever sat down to write? How old were you at the time? Oh gosh! Not a novel, but I’ve basically been telling …
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Revised, Renewed, And Rereleased – How And Why I Changed An Already Published Novel
It's not normal to change an already published novel, not normal at all. Tolkien did it with The Hobbit. After he decided to make Bilbo's ring the Ring Of Power he had to go back and change how Bilbo acquired the ring from Gollum. In the original version Gollum gambled the ring willingly. In the …
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Asking Authors Awkward Questions, with Abi Barden
Welcome back to our randomly appearing series, Asking Authors Awkward Questions. Next up on the awkward chopping block is Abi Barden, author of the Aether Chronicles series of novels. Let's see what she has to say for her steampunk self shall we. Hi Keith, lovely to talk to you and I hope you don’t mind …
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National Author Day – Year 1
Writing can be a lonely old business, with little cause for celebration - especially for us self-published authors - so when I found out that the first of November was National Author Day, I thought it was time to do something about that. But what, you ask? Since moving to Leeds I've been very aware …
Asking Authors Awkward Questions, with Madeleine Holly-Rosing
In the author spotlight today we have the awesome Madeleine Holly-Rosing, creator of The Boston Metaphysical Society. Madeleine is well known throughout the steampunk world. A consummate creator and supporter of others, her book on how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign is a must read for anyone looking to run a successful campaign of …
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Fantasy, Reality, And The Pursuit Of Happiness
Did you know that if you hook someone up to a brain scan device, show them a banana, measure which parts of the brain light up, then take the banana away and ask them to think about a banana, the same parts of the brain light up. The conclusion to this bizarre experiment is simple; …
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How To Take Feedback Like A Champ
The hardest part of any creative endeavour, after finding the courage to show it to someone, is being brave enough to hear what they think of it. Not all readers are created equal, and sometimes their thoughts or "suggestions" can sting a little. With that in mind, here are my suggestions on how to take …
Lessons I’ve Learnt From Book Two
I recently finished writing my next book, The Dragonfly Delivery Company. It's a sequel, which is not something I've ever written before. Sure, I've had ideas for trilogies and series in the past, but I've never actually written one, which made writing The Dragonfly Delivery Company something of a unique experience. As such there are …
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