Conferences for Writers are Fantastic!

Conferences for writers and Illustrators I have spent many weekends and days at Conferences, Festivals and Workshops for writers and illustrators. What a blast! ! Amongst the features are appraisals, publishers, editors, case studies, fine food and wine,...

Milestones, Changes and Adventures

That’s Living: Milestones, Changes and Adventures Belonging to a family never ceases to surprise and inspire me. There is constant change and joy and sometimes we just need to rest, like Emmi (our Cavvie). Another Milestone For a long time, my first readers were...

Perils of Visiting Bookshops and Signing Books

The Ups and Downs of Booksigning in Bookshops Visiting bookshops and signing books can be perilous for emerging authors. Claire Saxby shares the ups and down I this time consuming, but always rewarding endeavour. Booksigning in the Early Years I had a memorable...