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Preparing For Fireworks Night!
Advice for pet owners during fireworks season. An infographic created by the RSPCA
Watching THE SWITCHING HOUR Being Printed!
It has been a few weeks since I had the wonderful experience of seeing my book being printed, so I thought I’d share it on here (now that I’ve calmed down and can collect some of my thoughts into a post!) I had been looking forward to the day for MONTHS. It felt like suchContinue reading “Watching THE SWITCHING HOUR Being Printed!”
I’m So Excited To Share My News!
I’m so excited to share the news that my first book will be published by Scholastic this year, with a second book in 2020! You can find out more here! * Never stay out after the Switching Hour… never let the outside in…. Amaya lives with her grandmother, her small brother Kaleb and herContinue reading “I’m So Excited To Share My News!”
Finding The Right Literary Agent For You
Searching for the right literary agent can be one of those times where you might feel out of your depth. Where things are out of your control. It’s easy to believe that your future as an author is all in the hands of the literary agent. Even when you are offered representation, you mayContinue reading “Finding The Right Literary Agent For You”
MA Writing For Young People
Last year, I completed my Masters in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University.Applying to the course was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and it has changed my life considerably since then! Despite the fact I was working full time, I decided to fit the course into one year instead ofContinue reading “MA Writing For Young People”
Books to give you Nightmares
I love reading most genres from sci-fi and fantasy to chick lit and non-fiction. However, there is one genre that I have to indulge in with caution. Reading horror, such as Stephen King or H.P. Lovecraft always makes me a nervous wreck but I can’t resist the spine tingling books. At the moment, I’m readingContinue reading “Books to give you Nightmares”
The Eye of the Storm
There are so many reasons why people write. To communicate or for work, for pleasure or to express themselves. I find that I write for fun and to be creative, but I also write to make myself feel better and to bring structure to my day. Sometimes the chaos of life can become difficult toContinue reading “The Eye of the Storm”
The One
I’m stuck in a book rut. I have been picking books up and putting them down for the past few weeks without becoming hooked. I don’t know whether I’m in a particularly indecisive mood or whether I just haven’t found the right book. I can usually read most genres, but recently I have pickedContinue reading “The One”
Life Stories
I’m reading a book by Terri Cheney called ‘Manic’ about her experience with bipolar disorder. It is beautifully written and absorbing, by far the best autobiography I have read in a long time. Once I have finished it I hope to write a detailed review. I do find that some autobiographies feel distant and wearyContinue reading “Life Stories”
Damaris Young 