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Blog posts for readers & writers

Notebook Mysteries-Emma Kimberly Mullins

May 17, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: mystery, young adult

Resist the urge to explain: four ‘explanations’

May 4, 2022 cheryl

‘Resist the urge to explain’ is a mantra drummed into us writers. Okay, another rule – but what does it…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: backstory, character emotions, characterisation in novels, editing, imformation dumps in writing, show not tell, story endings

My review of The Stars Will Guide Us Back, Rue Sparks

May 3, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: LGBTQ, magical realism, short stories, speculative fiction

My review of Tropical Kiss by R S Jonesee

April 26, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: #romcom, romance

My review of C D Angelo’s The Difference

April 19, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: #friendship, family history, genealogy, genoa, italy, travel, women's fiction

My review of Adam’s Witness by J C Paulson

April 5, 2022 cheryl 1 Comment

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, mystery, romance, thriller

Characters readers love to spend time with

April 2, 2022 cheryl
holding hands

This post first appeared in April 2022 newsletter writer’s corner and updated September 22. For ongoing writing tips, sign up…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: authors, character depth, character emotions, editing, writing characters

Tried for witchcraft in 1906

March 30, 2022 cheryl 2 Comments
river severn

Tried for witchcraft in 1906? Yes, you read that right! It wasn’t a typo from 1609! In May 1906, Cinderford…

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Posted in: Bits of research, For the readers among us, River Witch background Filed under: Cinderford, Forest of Dean, historical fiction, local history, witch trials 19th century, witchcraft

My Review of A Gift of Butterflies by David Toft

March 29, 2022 cheryl
bookshelves

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, indie authors

Keepers – the perfect Mother’s Day gift

March 23, 2022 cheryl
keepers cover on desk

Still time to get Keepers – the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a mum who loves a book she can’t…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, News Filed under: 1950s, 20th century, Australia, historical fiction, romance, women's fiction

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