Most writers tend naturally to write in spurts - frantically typing away when the muse strikes, and going through slumps when they can't seem to get anything out of the keyboard. But the best writers seem to say that consistency is key. Writing every day, no matter what the quality, is the key to improving… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: How to get consistent
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Tuesday Critique: Uilleam meets a Thrall
In this latest excerpt from Sons of Alba, Book 3: Son of Courage, Uilleam meets one of his own people who has lived his life as a slave among Vikings. Inside the dim building, in the reek of horse dung and fragrant hay, Kara waited for him. “You can take this one,” she said, patting… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Uilleam meets a Thrall
Monday Motivation: Music to Motivate
This morning the only thing that got me going was my music - which made me think about how useful music is to inspire and to energize. So I thought I'd share a few of my favourites with you. Energy Favourite: Imposter by Kevin Max This song is simply great for energizing - I… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Music to Motivate
Friday Fact: the Viking temple
I've been spending a fair amount of time in a Viking village with Uilleam in my work in progress Son of Courage, so I thought I'd share with you a few things I've learned about Viking religion. The Vikings celebrated their many gods in natural places such as sacred groves, stones, and pools, but they… Continue reading Friday Fact: the Viking temple
Thursday Titles: The Spirit Well
Moving right through Stephen R. Lawhead's Bright Empires series and here's what I thought of Book 3: The Spirit Well. I've always loved Stephen R. Lawhead's books, and the Bright Empires series is another fantastic addition, if a bit of a departure from his usual strictly Celtic historical fare. Actually these books have more in… Continue reading Thursday Titles: The Spirit Well
Tuesday Critique: Kara asks questions
In todays excerpt, Uilleam's new friend Kara quizzes him about his strange new faith. It was here she found Wilhjelmr, kneeling beside the pool. In his reflection she could see his lips moving slightly, his eyes closed. Was it simple fancy, or did the air around him seem brighter, somehow? Though she walked quietly along… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Kara asks questions
Monday Motivation: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Chore
I just finished cleaning my house. It's not my favourite job in the world. I'd rather be writing, or better yet, reading with my feet up. But cleaning has to get done. So how do I find the motivation to do it? And not only that - how can I actually enjoy it? I'm not… Continue reading Monday Motivation: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Chore
Thursday Titles: The White Princess
Finally, a review on a recently released book! 😉 Philippa Gregory's newest instalment of her Cousins' War series, The White Princess just came out at the end of July, and I have snapped it up. Here's what I thought: Philippa Gregory headed into more familiar territory in this latest book. It serves as a bridge… Continue reading Thursday Titles: The White Princess
Writer Wednesday: Keep the Action
When I was in grade 9, I distinctly remember a poster in my English class that listed writing faux-pas that actually committed the transgression. It was a creative way to teach rules, and it worked, because I still remember them. One that has really stuck with me is "The passive voice should never be used."… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Keep the Action
Tuesday Critique: Uilleam sets sail
Here's a new excerpt from Sons of Alba, Book 3: Son of Courage. Uilleam is about to embark on his missionary journey, alone for the first time. Dawn found the folk of Thorsbjorg gathered on the strand. The dragon-prowed longships bobbed at anchor, laden to the gunwales with cargo, eagerly pulling at their ropes as… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Uilleam sets sail
Erin E. M. Hatton 