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Here is the handout for the IDEAS workshop:
Covering Up
We might not judge a book by its cover, but we all jump to certain conclusions when we see one. Book covers work hard. Not only must they convey the …
Noteworthy Newtown
My travel piece about Newtown, Powys, is in the latest issue of The People’s Friend, and if you read it, you’ll soon discover, as I did, that this quiet market …
Sultry Snapper
For the past few days, the Welsh Borders have been under an Amber Heat Warning, so going for a walk has been an early morning or late evening activity. This …
Harbour of Herring
The July 2021 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine has my walk exploring Lower Fishguard. It’s a fab place, and there’s so much to explore in the town. If you’re in …
The Beck Bookended By Bridges
The July 2021 issue of Cumbria Magazine includes my piece titled The Beck Bookended By Bridges. It was while I was on holiday in the Lake District in 2020 (soon …
The Art of Advertising
Self-publishing is maturing. Ten years ago, we could upload our self-published books to Amazon and watch people buy them. There were far fewer self-published books back then, and Amazon worked …
Blooming Murder Blog Tour
Well, it’s going to be a busy first week of July, as Blooming Murder goes on a virtual tour! I’ve answered so many questions my head is spinning, but it’s …
Burway Books Signing
I am fortunate enough to have an independent bookshop in town, and the brilliant (if you want to know how brilliant, check out the shortlists for the independent bookshop of …
Shady Snapper
The weather has been a bit hit and miss recently, but as I set out for my stroll earlier today, the sun was beginning to break through. Despite the cloud …