
“It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It’s called living.”
Sir Terry Pratchett
(Born April 28, 1948 – Died March 12, 2015)

“It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It’s called living.”
Sir Terry Pratchett
(Born April 28, 1948 – Died March 12, 2015)

“The road to hell is paved with adverbs.”
–Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King’s On Writing is one of the best books I have read on the writing craft. It is a must-have for any new writer, offering sage advice by a master. Above, is one of my favourite quotes.

I received my copy of Bishop O’Connell’s new novel, The Stolen, in the mail a few days ago and I have been trying to find a moment to start reading it ever since. This afternoon, I made the mistake of peeking at it while I was in the middle of making zucchini relish. The pot was on the stove bubbling away. Tired of staring out the window, waiting for the relish to thicken, I opened the novel. One chapter later, I was hooked and scrambling to rescue my relish from becoming the consistency of tar. The writing is good, the characters compelling. Suspense builds quickly. I look forward to seeing where this story goes.
What a fabulous surprise to collect the mail on Friday and find a package from Mslexia Magazine. I won a free book, and not just any book, but Sally O’Reilly’s Dark Aemilia.
Here’s the blurb:
“This spellbinding novel of witchcraft, poetry and passion re-imagines the life of Aemilia Lanyer, the ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s Sonnets — the playwright’s muse and his one true love.”
I started reading the book last night and it pulled me in immediately. Thank you Mslexia!