August 30, 2014 · 4:06 pm

Second Draft Completed!

Well, the first book of the series is well and truly on its way! Second draft done and ready to be sent out to the Beta Readers.

Got ideas for covers more or less sorted but still some work to be done. Also, working titles need to be decided upon but I think I’m nearly there!

Second part coming along nicely. I still have no idea how Grace is going to get to her final destination, I just know where it is! (She’s still very fickle – I want her to do one thing but she goes off and does something completely different. I only hold the pen, she directs it!)

Hoping for a release date in early October but I will know more when I have the book back from the readers and the cover and titles properly sorted.

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August 25, 2014 · 11:39 pm

ALS (Motor Neuron Disease) Ice Bucket Challenge

My daughter, best friend and I were all nominated for the challenge so we decided to do it together, on the street, outside my friend’s coffee shop.

We stopped traffic and everyone had a great laugh especially my friend’s daughter who throw water balloons at us!

A fun time was had by all on an otherwise bleak, wet, depressing day.

The important thing is to remember why we did it – to support the Irish Motor Neuron Disease fund. This awful disease is known outside Ireland as ALS. Too many people suffer with too little help, let’s change that in our own small way….

Don’t forget to keep donating!

Watch us getting a good soaking!

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August 20, 2014 · 9:17 pm

Character Surprises!

I am now just over half way through the second part of my Period Drama Novel. I can not believe how this novel seems to be writing itself. The words still flow but even though I know where she will end up, I have no idea how my main character will arrive at her destination!

She takes turns and tangents everywhere! I sit down to write a preplanned idea and she decides that it is not the way to go and immediately goes off in a different direction.

She has just taken up a new career. When I first came up with her character, there was no suggestion that she would ever work, much less have her own career!

This girl really has a life of her own. I can see her clearly in my mind and know a lot about her but every day I look forward to her revealing more of her personality!

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August 10, 2014 · 9:03 pm

My Fingers may Drop off!

Decided to write a small bit more of my novel today. Got a bit carried away and over 1200 words later I thought I would take a break as I write longhand. My fingers were cramping but my brain was still racing.

I fired up the laptop intending to play a few facebook games or catch up with peeps on twitter.

I couldn’t resist it could I?

I’ll just type up a few pages of the novel and edit as I go. 1500 words later my wrists as well as my fingers are cramping.

Time to take a break.

Open wordpress.

Start typing new post…..

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August 4, 2014 · 7:29 am

Free Stuff!!!!

For a limited time only!

Download your free copy of Irish Paranormal Haunts

Read about my experiences as a Paranormal Investigator. Scary, creepy and packed with unexplained happenings.

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July 27, 2014 · 12:04 am

Busy Busy Busy!!!

First book; 10,000 words typed and edited (first edit!), 3,000 words of next book in series written, reading 2 books for review, and 1 waiting to be read and reviewed… It’s been a busy weekend so far and it looks like it’s going to stay that way.

Will post reviews as soon as I can, loving both books so far! If you want to know what they are check out my Goodreads profile

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July 20, 2014 · 12:33 am

Redemption by Clara Grace Walker

I have just finished reading the third book in this series. Gratification and Gossip being numbers one and two.

This is a fast paced murder mystery, thriller series. Each book tells a different story but the characters intertwine and by the end of Redemption you truly feel that you personally know them all.

Slick, sexy and seductive, these books are an absolute must for any fans of the murder mystery and thriller genres.

I simply could not put them down and the word “page turner” certainly holds true.

Handsome, sexy men, and strong, beautiful women this series has it all. A strong storyline in each book with plenty of sub plots draws the reader in and holds the attention.

A Definite 5 Stars from me!!!!

GRATIFICATION (Desire Never Dies Book 1)

Gossip (Desire Never Dies Book 2)

Redemption (Desire Never Dies Book 3)

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July 18, 2014 · 4:35 pm

Choosing a book

What makes you click that “add to cart” button?

You go to your favorite book site. You put your genre of choice into the search box. The list comes up. You start scrolling through. Suddenly, you see it. The Book.

What makes you stop there, at that particular book? Are you even aware of why you have stopped there?

I know what makes me stop. Think about it and let me know if one of these makes you stop.

If your reason is not on the list feel free to add a comment below.

 

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July 17, 2014 · 9:03 pm

Novel Update

The first draft of the first part of my novel is finished! I have already started editing it. I’ll be looking for beta readers soon so if you are interested in reading and commenting on it before it is published just message me!

I thought the editing stage would be boring – I always write fiction longhand so it has to be typed up during the first editing – but it is so much fun!

The story is getting better and stronger already. Can’t wait to see this one in print!!!!

Genre???? Irish Historical Drama???? with some humor thrown in…..

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July 11, 2014 · 10:22 pm

Finally!!! A novel or three in progress!!!

After years of thinking I should stick to short stories or non fiction I finally found the inspiration.
And then inspiration became a short story.
The short story turned into a longer story.
The longer story turned into three longer stories.
20,000 words in and the well is getting fuller every day. I can see the story right to the end and even if it never becomes a bestseller it is just bubbling to be born.
I’ll keep you up to date here and when the first draft has been edited I’ll post a sample to give you a taster….

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