This month I am taking part in my first online read-a-long hosted by Bree at All The Books I Can Read. The book is The Unfinished Journals of Elizabeth D by Nichole Bernier (provided by Allen & Unwin), and while I've only just started the book - I'm only a dozen pages in - I'm … Continue reading The Unfinished Journals of Elizabeth D – read-a-long
Author: Heather Ewings
Heather Ewings is a Tasmanian writer of mostly speculative fiction. With an MA in History, and a fascination with myth and folklore, her work weaves our world with the world of the other: of spirits, and mythological beings, and sometimes even magic.
Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith – review
I have had amazing luck winning books from Allen & Unwin's Facebook page! (https://www.facebook.com/AllenandUnwinBooks) This month it was Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith. Now, to be completely honest - I thought it was a book about vampires. My reason for this is that part of the prize was a movie ticket to see Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter (haven't … Continue reading Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith – review
Small Successes! :)
I just found out last night that my short story 'Sanctuary' has received an honorary mention in Five Stop Story's June Competition! It will be published on their site later this month. I'll keep you posted! 🙂 (www.fivestopstory.com)
Camp Nano! 4 days in
I love Camping. The fire, the fresh air, the lack of stuff separating me from the natural world. There's a freedom to it, I think. Though I don't think I could live that way permanently - through storms and rains and wind. No electricity - no laptop - no internet. Camp Nano is the next … Continue reading Camp Nano! 4 days in
Old Stories and New Writing…
The scariest moment is always just before you start. Stephen King Oh yes indeed it is - especially when you sit down to write with no idea of what you will write about. That is what I am facing in one and a half days time - with Camp Nano starting and me having no ideas. … Continue reading Old Stories and New Writing…
Affinity by LaVerne Clark – Review
Some of you may remember me posting an invite to the Online Release Party of the above book - Affinity by LaVerne Clark. Here is my (very belated) review! Affinity is a paranormal romance and I love that extra element to the story. It tells the story of Jenna, a woman of Japanese descent who … Continue reading Affinity by LaVerne Clark – Review
Beloved Books
If I had one wish, it would be for the ability to freeze time as I pleased so that I might stop and enjoy a book – whether an old friend or new adventure – whenever I felt the urge. I compiled a list of my most beloved books to add as a page here … Continue reading Beloved Books
Mercury Retrograde
Mercury is retrograde. Communication is backward, confusion arises. Misunderstandings lead to hurt. The telling of tales is a form of communication, is it not? It doesn't bode well for the story-teller, the writer. I've started a new story - a short one for a competition that closes early next month. I started it several days … Continue reading Mercury Retrograde
How to get good? Write 10 novels.
I have read several times over that the best way to become a successful author is to write 10 novels. Not publish - write. After 10 novels, the story goes, you are practiced and proficient enough to get it right. One author said she never bothered editing the first 9 - she just reread them to see … Continue reading How to get good? Write 10 novels.
A gift fit for a writer…
It was my birthday recently. My awesome man gave me the best present ever - a medieval style leather bound journal - look at all those pages just waiting to be filled!!
Heather Ewings 