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Cheryl Burman

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    • K.L. Small
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    • Marian L Thorpe
    • Jay Veloso Batista
    • RS Jonesee
    • Paula Peckham
    • Patricia Taylor Wells
    • J.C. (Joanne) Paulson
    • Nina Romano
    • Jean Roberts
    • Rue Sparks
    • Dreena Collins
    • C. D’Angelo
    • Lily Lawson, poet
  • Sammy’s Walks

Blog posts for readers & writers

Legend of the Winged Lion on tour 17-21 March

March 16, 2022 cheryl
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Very excited to have my new MG fantasy release – and the prequel to Guardians of the Forest – Legend…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, News

The people’s battle to save our forests inspired my books

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Yes, it was the true life story of the people’s battle to save our forests which inspired my first books,…

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Posted in: Bits of research, For the readers among us Filed under: childrens books, Fantasy, Forests, HOOF, inspiration, real life

My review of Carrie’s War

March 15, 2022 cheryl
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My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of What I’m Reading page. Given I read more than one book a…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us, News Filed under: 1940s, children's books, evacuees, Forest of Dean, historical fiction, world war two

My journey to self-publishing

March 14, 2022 cheryl

My journey to self-publishing my books tells how I clambered out of the querying trenches into the frightening no-man’s land…

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Posted in: self publishing Filed under: authors, indie authors, indie press, querying, traditional publishing

My review of The Landlord of Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey

March 9, 2022 cheryl
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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, News Filed under: contemporary fiction, romance, women's fiction

Empire’s Daughter by Marian Thorpe

March 6, 2022 cheryl 1 Comment
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My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my What I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book a month,…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us, News Filed under: book reviews, Fantasy, historical fiction

Make verbs work harder to strengthen your writing

March 5, 2022 cheryl 2 Comments

How can we make verbs work harder for us? Writers are often told: ‘get rid of was’, and ‘ban -ing…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: active voice, adverbs, passive voice, past tense, verbs, words ending in -ly

My review of Tales from the Mountains by Judy Ferrell

February 28, 2022 cheryl
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My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my What I’m Reading page. But as I read more than…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, historical fiction, short stories

My review of QWERTY by Barbara Avon

February 25, 2022 cheryl 1 Comment
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My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my What I’m Reading page. But as I read more than…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: ghost story, paranormal, romance, women's fiction

Legend of the Winged Lion – now out!

February 11, 2022 cheryl
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‘Cheryl Burman’s magic touch brings evil to life in a battle not all will survive. Relatable characters in a fantastical…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, News Filed under: children's books, Fantasy, gryphons, kids books, middle grade fantasy, mythical beasts, mythical creatures, reading to children

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  • About the author
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  • Meet Cheryl here
  • Writing tips
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  • Bits of writing
  • Reviews of what I’m reading
  • Editing services
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