Is this the next big thing? Another publishing company is looking for teen and YA fiction ebooks
I see that Bloomsbury Spark – a digital imprint from Bloomsbury Publishing (aka as J.K.Rowling’s publisher) is looking for teen, young adult and new adult fiction from new and established … Continue reading
THE NEXT BIG THING and should I tell you about it?
THE NEXT BIG THING is an author’s Work In Progress project from SheWrites. I didn’t know about either the event or the online community for women writers until AKAndrew dropped me … Continue reading
There are SOME things Mrs Finnegan will not discuss – Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper intends to KEEP her standards HIGH
Mrs Finnegan, celebrated authority AND housekeeper at THE REGENCY TOWN HOUSE has her reputation for probity and scrupulousness to MAINTAIN. Mortified that’s what I am, but more than that: my husband Arthur … Continue reading
Do you know someone starting school next week?
Starting school is probably one of the biggest changes we have to deal with and it’s not just about getting used to new routines, people and surroundings (although at five … Continue reading
Nobel Prize for Literature – the next best thing to a short list and Bob Dylan’s on it
As I explained in a post back in May the organisers do not reveal the writers who make the short list for each year’s Nobel Prize so the bookies have … Continue reading
You could be the next Doctor Who…but is that really a good idea?
I’m not talking about the BBC Christmas 2013 Special when the 12th doctor will be revealed. The route to being this Doctor is much simpler – no acting school or … Continue reading
What’s the worst thing a student could do in a creative writing class?
I came across Cathy Dreyer humorous example of epistolary fiction in the summer when I discovered her blog Write a Novel In 10 Minutes Flat (a title that has its … Continue reading
Did you know that book covers can come to life?
Well, that’s probably not technically accurate. I think the correct phrase is: featured interactive augmented reality experiences All I know is that if you use the Blippar smartphone application on … Continue reading
C is for CYBERPUNK
The word cyberpunk was first used as the title of a short story about teenager hackers in 1980; you can read it here The science fiction genre was developed by … Continue reading
The books that UK publishers want to commission in 2013
Here’s a tour of what 23 leading fiction editors say they want to land on their desk in 2013. This is just a summary – You can read the article … Continue reading
Mrs Finnegan’s Almanac: A Celebration!
This Almanac is One Year Old! It was on the 28th day of March 1836 at 8 O’ clock in the morning that I picked up my quill and started … Continue reading
Mrs Finnegan’s Almanac – the Protective Powers of Hot Cross Buns
More from the 1836 Almanac. Discover how to ease a burn with a snail, predict the weather by watching cows & play the games they enjoy in Hove on Good Friday (Warning: there’s a lot of kissing involved)
Yes, Mrs Finnegan is NOT back yet. Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Still has Far TOO Much To Do
Although readers clamour for her return, Mrs Finnegan is still too busy to take up her usual duties. However, she can solve the age-old problem of what to do when you’ve forgotten someone’s name….
Mrs Finnegan will RETURN — Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper has NOT abandoned you entirely
Mrs Finnegan has been silent these past weeks but she returns to ASSURE her loyal readers that she is still alive AND still married.
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 