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Exhilarating​ – The Jersey Festival of Words 2019

Yesterday I went to four sessions at the Jersey Festival of Words, it was the day for me to soak up the words of wisdom, as well as support, local writing talent and hopes of coming away with a better understanding of what literary agents are looking for.

One of the biggest stumbling blocks for would-be writers is the day job.  Or is holding down a full-time job merely an excuse for not getting…

A Deliciously Productive Day

I’ve just got home feeling wonderfully buzzy and for once it is not the Pinot Grigio.  You know that effervescent feeling you get when you have had an enormously productive day?  Well, here’s how mine went … Lunchtime with The Blonde Plotters, Gwyn GB, Kelly Clayton and Deborah Carr (AKA Georgina Troy) at the Jersey Library, who were hosting Do you want to have a book published?  You can bet your…

The Blonde Plotters at the 2017 Jersey Festival of Words

As I nervously await news about my current work-in-progress and whether it will swim or drown in the slush pile, the 2017 Jersey Festival of Words (Wednesday 27th September and Sunday October 1st) will soon be upon us. A great opportunity for Islanders to be inspired by the literary prowess of some of the best.  This year’s line-up includes Richard Dawkins, Dame Jenni Murray, Lauren Child,…