Writing a script for MY WORLD starring the Nissan 350Z
Every so often you’re asked to get involved in something different and exciting. So when Moving Productions asked me to write a voice over for the film they were shooting which featured an awesome Nissan 350Z, I had to say yes. The brief was interesting. They wanted a short scripted introduction that was about the car, but not obviously about the …
$ 50 Amazon Gift Card #Giveaway and Free YA sci-fi fantasy Box Set
$ 50 Amazon Gift Card The launch of OtherWorlds, a box set of YA sci-fi fantasy stories, is less than a week away. I’ve partnered with the nine other awesome authors in the collection to bring you this $ 50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. The winner will be announced on launch day, 23rd May. Also very entry gets a free …
Massive Summer Reader Blowout #Giveaway: ends May 31st
A short, sweet post today. I’m excited to be taking part in the Massive Summer Reader Blowout Giveaway so, if you’re looking for the chance to win an Amazon Echo, one of two Kindle Fire HD tablets or just get some great summer reads, this giveaway is not to be missed. ENTER HERE The Prizes GRAND PRIZE: Amazon Echo + Kindle Fire HD …
Book Haul, Stationery Love and battling with thorn trees
Excuses, excuse, excuses. Today’s post was going to be my review of Phoenix Rising by Bryony Pearce for the British Books Challenge. I’m really enjoying the book… but I haven’t finished, mainly due to spending two days battling with thorn trees in the garden. I’m pleased to report I won, but they did put up a good fight and I have a great collection of …
Cheree Alsop’s Top 10 things you need to know about Writing: Daybreak Book tour
I’m really excited to be taking part in the Daybreak book tour. Daybreak is a YA science fiction action adventure by Cheree Alsop. It’s the first book in the ‘Girl from the Stars’ series. Cheree Alsop is an award-winning, best-selling full-time author who has published over 30 books, including two series through Stonehouse Ink. She lives in Utah with her husband, …
Playlist for Sarah… and all human-alien hybrids far away from home
Playlist for Sarah… and all human-alien hybrids far away from home Music has always been a massive part of my life. I started playing the keyboard sat on my Grandma’s knee, have marched in Brass Bands, earned my living as a singer and still teach piano to whoever wants to learn. It’s no surprise that music plays a big part in …
Help! I don’t have a romantic read for Valentine’s Day
A romantic read for Valentine’s Day. A romantic read for Valentine’s Day. That was my idea for February’s British Books Challenge 2017. So, I wanted a YA romance written by a UK author. You wouldn’t think that was too hard. Whilst a lot of the YA books I read have a romantic element in them, I wanted a bit more for Valentine’s …
New cover for Ninetyfive percent Human
Happy New Year to you all, and Happy New Cover to me New hotness I’m really excited to start 2017 with a sparkling new cover for Ninety-five percent Human. In preparation for the release of the sequel later on this year and also to include the two short story prequels I’ve written, I’ve re-branded the whole series. Don’t they look pretty? …
New editing pen
New editing pen Look what the postman brought! I had to share my new editing pen from the lovely Stephanie Dagg over at edit-my-book. Anyone spot the ‘editing’ mistake????? “Keep CLAM and get an editor” This pen has a lot of work to do in 2017. Bring on the New Year edits. Happy Christmas Eve everyone. I’m off to cook …