Last day of 2021 January has started and is nearly over. Which I am glad! I am one of the many from around the world who had tested positive this year to Covid. I am coming up to four weeks since I first started having symptoms. I retained my taste and sense of smell. Covid [...]
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Sunday blog.
What has been happening? After a busy few days, and broken links for my latest newsletter, I have finally sent one out! Here is the link to my latest newsletter In other news... We have had some beautiful weather. Enjoyed a day out with friends at the local picnic races. Caught up many other people [...]
Black Friday and cyber Monday sales 2021
It is that time of the year with Black Sale specials upon us. All my single ebooks are reduced down to .99 cents. If you have not read one of my books, download one and begin the journey into Paranormal Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Romance, or Contemporary Romance. Fans of Kim Harrison & Charlaine Harris books [...]
Continue on from my last blog on edits and editors
When to look for and use an editor Are you looking for an editor? Wondering what you should be doing after you have completed your manuscript… There are several things you should be doing first. Do you use a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar book? If not - these books will and can make your writing better, especially [...]
When to look for and use an editor
Are you looking for an editor? Wondering what you should be doing after you have completed your manuscript… There are several things you should be doing first. Do you have on hand a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar book? These books will and can make your writing better, especially before your manuscript sees the light of day. [...]
October is here!
Wow. Is it just me, or has the year progressed a little fast this year… Ok. I am home, back to the colder weather. My knees are already informing me to move to a warmer climate! I agree with them. I have been off and about travelling in the warmer state of Queensland. Yep. The [...]
Writing there is no quick way to a manuscript
Have you written a manuscript and typed The End at the bottom on the last page and wonder what you do next? Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, do not rush off and fall into the trap of publishing the pages of your manuscript, thinking it will be the next bestseller. Sadly life does not [...]
What to say when said is too much.
Writing techniques, and selecting another word instead of 'said'. Have you been contemplating writing? Or have you written a short story or eighty thousand words? Writing can be therapeutic until you begin the editing side of things. Some authors love editing, while others hate it with a passion. Things to look out for - repeating [...]
Insta Bride – have you read it?
I have been busy making a few changes here and there in my latest contemporary romance, Insta Bride. The blurb also tweaked. How many of you have taken the time to read it? Both the blurb and book? Take a look and let me know what you think. Blurb Missy wants passion and no strings. [...]
To read or not to read!
To follow on from my previous blog on reviews - To Read or Not to Read allows readers to step into the book critic role and determine which books to recommend and which ones to skip based on their reflections throughout the reading experience... But, how as a reader, do we take each piece of [...]
M. L. Tompsett - Author 