Just for reassurance, Goldberg makes it clear early on that ‘this book is for anyone who writes.’ As a writer herself and as a teacher of writing, she is best placed to know that many authors suffer with a version of Imposter Syndrome, and this guide speaks to the sense of embarrassment some feel when stating … Continue reading The Write Balance; How to Embrace Percolation, Revision & Going Public – Bonni Goldberg #blogblitz
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Q & A – H. A. Leuschel
H. A. Leuschel has got a new novel out. To find out more, I asked her over to the blog for a chat. Morning, Helene! I hope your Sunday has started well! Tell us a bit about Lizzie in The Memories We Bury. Lizzie is a young Scottish woman with a passion for music who, … Continue reading Q & A – H. A. Leuschel
An Interview with … Camilla Downs
Good morning! Today I'm talking to author Camilla Downs about her poetry and her creative inspirations. Hi Camilla. Let's start at the beginning. Where does a new poem begin for you? Do you have an idea you wish to explore, or do they stem from an image? Or is it something completely different? In the … Continue reading An Interview with … Camilla Downs
An Interview With … Marjorie Mallon
Today I'm joined by the very creative Marjorie Mallon to talk about her writing, her photography, and where all the ideas come from. Hi Marjorie - first off then, tell us a bit about the thinking behind Mr Sagittarius. What’s it about? Mr. Sagittarius is a collection of poetry, prose and photographic images inspired by … Continue reading An Interview With … Marjorie Mallon
52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner – Mariëlle S. Smith #review #giveaway
I've had a brilliant idea for a novel. I'm not telling you what it is in case you steal my idea and end up winning the Booker. I haven't written it yet because, well … because. Because although I come up with nuanced, clever sentences in my head, the words become wooden and lumpy as … Continue reading 52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner – Mariëlle S. Smith #review #giveaway
Cover Choices – The Truth About Love and Dogs #GuestPost
Now, something a bit different here at Books and Wine Gums - I am very excited to introduce my first ever guest post on the blog. I was really pleased when author Lilly Bartlett got in touch about her new book, The Truth About Love and Dogs. Here, she talks about the differences in her … Continue reading Cover Choices – The Truth About Love and Dogs #GuestPost
An Interview with … Rich Garon
Hello! I've been lucky to grab a moment with American author Rich Garon to discuss his writing, his motivations for his work … and to ask him the all-important question about, ahem, wine gums. His second novel, Lee Fitts, was published in February. Where did the idea for your new protagonist, Lee Fitts, come from? … Continue reading An Interview with … Rich Garon
The Last Words of Madeleine Anderson – Helen Kitson
You wait for one intriguing novel, and a bagful arrive at once. I’ve been really lucky with the books I’ve picked up recently (I am quite choosy), and Helen Kitson’s accomplished The Last Words of Madeleine Anderson is one of my favourites. Gabrielle Price, the author of a critically-acclaimed novel in her youth, is now … Continue reading The Last Words of Madeleine Anderson – Helen Kitson
An Interview with … Ashlee Rose
Today, I'm chatting to Ashlee Rose about her writing, her inspirations, and snacking. She's the author of two self-published novels, and she's now writing her third. Hi Ashlee, tell us a little about your writing to date. I write rom-coms with some soft erotic scenes. I try to make my books as light hearted as … Continue reading An Interview with … Ashlee Rose
An Interview with … Jim Alexander
After something of a hiatus, it's lovely to be quizzing an author on writing tips and inspirations again. Today, I'm chatting to Jim Alexander about creative ideas, problems with desert islands, and his somewhat questionable approach to wine gums. His debut novel, GoodCopBadCop, is out now. Hi, Jim. Tell us a little about your writing to … Continue reading An Interview with … Jim Alexander