Cited by many as the first computer programmer, whilst dismissed by others as a name associated with the feat due only to her name itself, the life of Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, is that of a brilliant mind, hindered only by those who wished to repress its full workings. Due to her breeding, LovelaceContinue reading “Ada Lovelace (1815 – 1852)”
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Hungry Hill – Daphne Du Maurier (1943)
(SPOILER WARNING FOR: HUNGRY HILL) . When dipping into Daphne Du Maurier’s bibliography, I was keen to start with one of her lesser known works, as opposed to the classics such as Rebecca or My Cousin Rachel, and I could not regret this decision less. Hungry Hill is a story that could only be written with such poigniancyContinue reading “Hungry Hill – Daphne Du Maurier (1943)”
Staying Motivated as a Writer
Absolutely no writer in the world will tell you that writing is easy. And if anyone says so they are either lying or are just highly arrogant. Equally, no writer in the world will tell you that they are burning to tap away at the keyboard constantly, or that the stories just fly out perfectlyContinue reading “Staying Motivated as a Writer”
The Glass Hotel – Emily St. John Mandel (2020)
(SPOILER WARNING FOR: THE GLASS HOTEL) The Glass Hotel was actually the first of Emily St. John Mandel’s works I read, which I think is an interesting perspective to have given that it is often compared to its masterpiece of a predecessor, Station Eleven. In all honesty, I believe that the intimidating reputation of theContinue reading “The Glass Hotel – Emily St. John Mandel (2020)”
Revisiting my Old Writing
What with my first novel being published this summer, and all the excitement and anxiety surrounding it, I have been a feeling a bit nostalgic of late. So I deemed it appropriate to take a trip back in time, and analyse a chapter from the first manuscript I ever completed. Reading one’s old writing isContinue reading “Revisiting my Old Writing”
The Wrong Family – Tarryn Fisher (2020)
(SPOILER WARNING FOR: THE WRONG FAMILY) . The Wrong Family is the epitome of a compelling domestic thriller, the genre which has been sweeping over our bookshelves like a storm in recent years. Flawed marriage, dark secrets, suburban setting, children caught in the mix. But there’s something different about this one, something deeper, grittier, withContinue reading “The Wrong Family – Tarryn Fisher (2020)”
Why I Decided to Self Publish
So, I’m actually doing it. If you read my last post in the ‘My Writing Journey’ theme, or you’ve seen my social media, you’ll know that my debut novel, The Demon’s Dollhouse, is coming out through Amazon this July. And I have never been more excited and terrified about anything in my life, and IContinue reading “Why I Decided to Self Publish”
Nine Perfect Strangers – Liane Moriarty (2018)
(SPOILER WARNING FOR: NINE PERFECT STRANGERS) . Liane Moriarty is swiftly turning into a household name, as her bibliography of gripping Australian domestic thrillers and character driven dramas grows and grows. Her most famous novel, Big Little Lies, was adapted into a hit TV series starring Reese Witherspoon, and her other fanatastic titles such as Truly Madly Guilty and TheContinue reading “Nine Perfect Strangers – Liane Moriarty (2018)”
The Demon’s Dollhouse Announcement!!!
I am beyond excited to announce that my debut novel, ‘The Demon’s Dollhouse’, will be released through Amazon in July 2021, and will be available in both eBook and paperback format! *** It has been my dream to publish a book for as long as I can remember, and I can’t believe that I willContinue reading “The Demon’s Dollhouse Announcement!!!”
8 Juicy Themes to Discuss in Your Next Book
Themes are one of those beautiful parts of writing that often evolve with the story. Either your characters will reveal unexpected facets of themselves that open up a new dimension to your book, or you’ll suddenly notice a factor that connects every conflict in your story together. It’s a very satisfying moment indeed, but sometimes,Continue reading “8 Juicy Themes to Discuss in Your Next Book”
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