Reading and ironing are never a great mix, but I found Tideline the sort of book you're compelled to apply yourself to without pause, whilst walking downstairs, chopping vegetables and so on. After a minor burn I realised I’d just have to abandon everything else until I’d finished the story. Tideline is a thriller which … Continue reading Extreme Reading – Tideline by Penny Hancock
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Pass the Matchsticks…
Well, the results of the Novelicious Undiscovered 2012 competition are out now, and you can read the winning entries here.It’s been great to be involved, and I’m really proud to have been shortlisted. Kirsty, Novelcious' editor, was also lovely to deal with and has exciting news herself at the moment, a new book, Yours Truly, … Continue reading Pass the Matchsticks…
Novelicious and Romantic Mysteries
Voting is now open for Novelicious Undiscovered 2012, with the voting form here and my entry here if anyone would like to take a look or vote.The extract I’ve submitted is from a romantic thriller. I realise that from childhood up, I’ve enjoyed this sort of combination. I used to pore over adventure stories like … Continue reading Novelicious and Romantic Mysteries
Novelicious, Platforms and Stage Fright
There’s a lot of talk these days about the need for aspiring writers to develop a platform. Whether it’s Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest, getting yourself out there seems to be the order of the day. Having been shortlisted for Novelicious 2012, I suddenly find I have an extra platform, and how do I feel? I’m … Continue reading Novelicious, Platforms and Stage Fright
Write Stuff – Novelicious Undiscovered 2012
I am honoured and amazed to have been shortlisted in the Novelicious Undiscovered competition, and have been reeling ever since I found out. My entry – Anna in the Works – is romantic suspense, with a murder mystery to work out. (I never do seem to be able to write romance without this sort of … Continue reading Write Stuff – Novelicious Undiscovered 2012
Write Stuff – Advice c/o Cambridge Wordfest
As promised, here is a follow-up post relaying the excellent advice for aspiring authors provided at Getting Published Today, a Wordfest event that took place on Saturday. Those passing on their tips were: Nicola Morgan - an award-winning author of 90 books and giver of crabbit advice to aspiring writers everywhere. Nicola runs a … Continue reading Write Stuff – Advice c/o Cambridge Wordfest
Write Stuff – Cambridge Wordfest Spring 2012
Feeling very excited now as the rather large batch of Wordfest tickets I ordered the other day popped through my letterbox this morning. Only limited funds prevented me from booking the weekend of 13/14/15 April solid. The Cambridge Union Society - a Wordfest venueHighlights for yet-to-be published writers include the Getting Published Today workshop with … Continue reading Write Stuff – Cambridge Wordfest Spring 2012
Cambridge Events – University of Cambridge Science Festival
Events this year include the Astronomy Roadshow PlanetariumOnce again, this year, I’ve taken advantage of the wonderful, amazing (and free) University of Cambridge Science Festival. On Saturday I sneaked in to watch Steve Mould, Blue Peter’s regular science expert, give a talk about the joys of really, really long molecules. It involved lots of goo, … Continue reading Cambridge Events – University of Cambridge Science Festival
A Day Out in Cambridge – Cambridge University Botanic Garden
When spring suddenly arrived, last weekend, a visit to Cambridge University Botanic Garden was a must. It provides a very reliable dry-weather, day-out option, whether you’re entertaining small children, adults, or anyone in between.For young ones, the fountain, the (rather small once you’re 40) mountain and the maze always appeal. And then there are the … Continue reading A Day Out in Cambridge – Cambridge University Botanic Garden
A Theatre Trip in Cambridge – The Secret Garden at The Mumford
The Mumford is Anglia Ruskin University’s theatre, based on its East Road campus, and hosts a wide range of productions, put on by small travelling companies and student societies. You’re very conscious of entering a university building as you approach the theatre from Anglia Ruskin's impressive East Road entrance. You go straight ahead, past the reception, … Continue reading A Theatre Trip in Cambridge – The Secret Garden at The Mumford
Clare Chase 