Those of you who have been following me for a while might remember that back in December two of my short pieces "Lucy" and "Pray to the Moon" were published in the Independent Author Index Compilation #2. Due to various issues, the IAI compilations have been reformatted, with some poorer quality stories removed, and some … Continue reading A change to the Independent Author Index Compilations
What are a writer’s chance of success?
I read a most awesome blog post this morning, which puts everything into perspective about the possibility of being a successful writer. Kristen Lamb, author of We Are Not Alone, words it much better than I ever could, but basically she is saying that from the millions of people in the world who have a … Continue reading What are a writer’s chance of success?
A Sustainable Dream is up!
And it's up! For those of you who caught my post last Sunday and want to read more, or if you've only just come across this today and you like stories about self-sufficiency, and overcoming odds to follow your dreams, check out narratorAustralia!http://www.narratoraustralia.com/2013/05/a-sustainable-dream-heather-jensen.html
6 Sentence Sunday – A Sustainable Dream
I am so excited to announce that one of my favourite stories has been accepted for publication at narratorAustralia. It will be available on their website (http://www.narratoraustralia.com/) on 19th May 2013 (next Sunday!) narratorAustralia publishes writing and poetry by authors residing in Australia - everyday there is something new to check out! A Sustainable Dream was … Continue reading 6 Sentence Sunday – A Sustainable Dream
Writing with one arm, and a Review – The Astrologer by Scott G F Bailey
I've done something to my arm. My left arm, thank goodness, not my right (I'm right-handed). Pinched a nerve is my guess - all I know is it aches almost constantly (the only time it doesn't is when the rest of my body is in an incredibly awkward position!) and if I move it in … Continue reading Writing with one arm, and a Review – The Astrologer by Scott G F Bailey
Writing Lessons
The ABNA (Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award) results for Round 2 have been announced. Readers of this blog may remember that last month I was excited to announce that my novel 'Red Sky' passed through Round 1. Sadly it did not pass Round 2. It is of course, very disappointing, but as part of the 'award' … Continue reading Writing Lessons
Dreaming awake
As of course, is writing - hence the title of this blog! 🙂
Read an E-Book Week 3-9 March 2013
I recently learnt that this week is "Read an E-Book Week". Forgive me for being a few days behind the times (it started on Sunday!), I've had a busy couple of days editing some new short stories, and had an amazing afternoon's writing - just under 3000 words in about 2 hours. I'm really excited … Continue reading Read an E-Book Week 3-9 March 2013
Belated Celebrations
January and the beginning of February was an interesting time for me, with some news that I thought I was coping quite well with, though in hindsight perhaps I was not... but all's good now (I think), and there were a few good things that happened that I want to mention: First, myself and two … Continue reading Belated Celebrations
A Fresh Start
I've never seen such fog, in the middle of summer no less, the temperature still high, just knowing later in the day it's going to be hot, hot, hot. Usually fog so thick sees me with frozen fingertips, wrapped in many layers of clothes. And the stillness this morning! We were running a little late-there … Continue reading A Fresh Start
Heather Ewings 