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This image was created by WIX AI with a few prompts from me, Elsie King. The image certainly represents the way I write. I have two desks, piles of books, notepads and pots of pens. I usually write first thing in the morning so work in my dressing gown and have messy bed hair. When I rise I get myself a large mug of coffee, drink a glass of hot water and then sit at my computer desk and settle for the morning. My first task is to check my emails. I delete the unwanted one and

Writing is one thing but the second step, getting your work out to readers, is just as challenging. With another novel in the final stages of editing and with book number four half written, it's time to learn to get my work out to readers. My plan is to launch book three in late 2026 and book four in early 2027. So, this year I will be doing the research and trying out some ideas for marketing as a author. Wish me luck.

The past few weeks have been busy. I'm preparing for a five week holiday and that has meant that I have to make sure all my commitments...

At times technology can be a boon and at other times a trial. For the past two weeks I have been unable to post a new blog as my Wix...

This week I have been busy with the final tasks of getting a novel published. I have received the edits of Marie and Alison, two...

Last week I posted about attending a book club where the readers had selected and commented on my novel A Suitable Heir. The comments...

5th April 2024 This week I was invited to talk at a Book club. It was a delightful evening with a group of seven lovely friends who have...

New Release - A Suitable Bride - available from 30/4/24 With my sister visiting, and living with me for three months it left very little...

Stop Pushing emerged from a writing exercise which I did with the Woodcroft writers group in 2019. We were given a topic and told to...

I created my website and started writing blogs a year ago and now its time to review the year. It has been a busy time with two art...

Main South Road, Old Reynella, South Australia I'm trying out some local marketing with my friends from indiescriptorium.com Taking...

Getting accolades from people who have read your first novel is fabulous. I have had a number of people say they really enjoyed reading...

This group of amazing artists have returned to bringing art to the people. A wonderful collection of diverse art styles, techniques and...

As is often the case the best laid plans can be disrupted at the last minute. We had planned to take drive to Lithgow NSW with our...

After a busy year of writing, editing and publishing my first novel as well as being a part of the RWA Sweet Treats anthology I needed a...

I'm proud to announce that my short story The Houdini Lollipop has been included in this wonderful collection of short romantic stories....

Address 68 Broadway, Glenelg South - open 7 days 10.00am-4pm Mockingbird Lounge is a delightful cafe and second-hand bookstore. It offers...

After several years of writing, re-writing, editing, re-editing, proof reading and formatting I have finally finished A Suitable Heir....

Just for a change I thought I would add a silly little poem I penned several years ago. I'm not a poet but occasionally enjoy the process...

I'm fortunate to be a part of a writers group, Create/write who go well beyond the usual platitudes and actually promote robust and deep...