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My First Bad Review

I received my first one star review for ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square,’ yesterday. And, wow, what a review! They HATED it and proceeded to tell me in great detail why they hated it. In fact, it’s probably the longest review I’ve ever received. By the time I got to the bottom I mustContinue reading “My First Bad Review”

Wonderful

I’ve received some wonderful reviews for ‘Skelly’s Square’ this week so thought I’d share them with you all. Reviews like these are so welcome. They encourage me massively and constructive feedback also helps improve me as a writer. They are also vital for indie authors to promote their work. All my books are available toContinue reading “Wonderful”

What Was Your Last 5 Star Read?

Just finished ‘In The Woods,’ the first book in the ‘Dublin Murder Squad’ series by Tana French. This book had been on my radar for some time after watching the excellent BBC television adaptation. And I wasn’t disappointed. A gripping, rattling, rollercoaster of a book which leaves you turning the pages at a frenetic pace.Continue reading “What Was Your Last 5 Star Read?”

Unputdownable

Reviews matter to authors be they good, bad or indifferent. It’s the only way we can learn and improve our craft. Even if we cringe and read them through half closed eyes from behind the sofa. They also help promote the book, boosting its online visibility to other potential readers. Reviews, in the absence ofContinue reading “Unputdownable”

My Wee Five Star Book

The book has now received 23 reviews on Amazon, 21 five star ratings and 2 four star. This amazing response has really encouraged and motivated me to continue writing. Thank you to all those who have posted a review. I’m eternally grateful, especially as I know they are all 100% genuine and honest. I haven’tContinue reading “My Wee Five Star Book”

Delighted!

I was delighted to receive this on Twitter today from fellow Northern Irish author C.J. Campbell. She has a huge Wattpad following where her Lord of the Rings inspired fiction is immensely popular. Not just that, but she’s represented by a top U.S. agent and currently working on her debut fantasy novel which I predictContinue reading “Delighted!”

Book Review

The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square — Read on chelseaannowens.com/2019/08/29/the-kirkwood-scott-chronicles-skellys-square/ Thank you to my fellow blogger, Chelsea Owens, for her very complimentary review of my first book, ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square.’ Chelsea’s blog is a cornucopia of creative thought and writing. Her weekly ‘Terrible Poetry Contest’ has reachedContinue reading “Book Review”

My Wee Book

Everything in Northern Ireland is ‘wee.’ Would you like a wee cup of tea? Do you know the wee woman who lives down the street? You know that wee ship, The Titanic? It was built in Belfast. It’s one of our ‘thangs,’ it’s what we do, no doubt bewildering visitors to our fair land inContinue reading “My Wee Book”

What’s Your Favourite Disney Movie?

In the last week we have watched the remakes of two Disney classics, ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Aladdin.’ I’m not a massive Disney fan so didn’t sit down to either with high expectations. I think I’m still traumatised by 4 a.m. repeats of ‘The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ during the early years with the hatchlings. I’veContinue reading “What’s Your Favourite Disney Movie?”

I’m Writing A Book….Still: (Part….I’ve Forgotten Which Part)

Regular readers will know that I’m writing a book. I’ve been droning on about it for the better part of a year. It’s titled ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles – Skelly’s Square’ and is the first part of Young Adult fantasy series based in Belfast. The hero of the piece is very loosely based on yoursContinue reading “I’m Writing A Book….Still: (Part….I’ve Forgotten Which Part)”

I’m Writing A Book….Still

Sooooo….I wrote earlier today about my training for the Belfast Marathon on 7th May and how that’s been going. Now it’s time for ’round two’ so to speak as I post an update about how the novel I am attempting to write is coming along. Which is a tad trickier. I mean I think it’sContinue reading “I’m Writing A Book….Still”