Wrong! A Themed Anthology 2014, Edited by Deborah Owen; Reviewed.

On 25/01/2015 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, Creative Writer

This collection of short fiction from many different authors is based on the following theme: ‘I have a list and a map. What can possibly go wrong?’ And, of course, these creative authors show the reader just what can go wrong. I confess at this point that I’m a guest author for this anthology, but …

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Tips on Word Choice No.19: Ruled by Intellect or Emotion?

On 13/01/2015 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, Creative Writer, Word Use

Certain words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of emotion in our work? For these few weeks, I’m looking at something subjective: how to choose between emotional and intellectual words for effect. You won’t always agree with me, of course; you’re writers. …

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Running and Writing for ME/CFS No.16

On 12/01/2015 By stuartakenIn Author, charity, Creative Writer

A brief heads-up. I am in the process of moving house, in fact I've just packed the penultimate box and now await the arrival of the removal men and their van tomorrow. We should be in our new home on Wednesday, but no phone line of internet until Friday. Because of this situation, I have …

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Tips on Word Choice: Ruled by Intellect or Emotion? No18

On 06/01/201504/01/2015 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, Creative Writer, Word Use

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Running and Writing for ME/CFS No.15

On 04/01/2015 By stuartakenIn Author, charity, Creative Writer

The writing first: Still curating the diary entries. But I’m through 2009 now, so just 3 more years of entries to go before I’ll be able to actually start planning and writing the book. Again, this is more likely to be once the house move has completed. Things are moving on that issue and it’s …

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Raising Money for ME/CFS by Writing and Running #12

On 15/12/2014 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, charity

I meant to post this yesterday, but I was otherwise occupied, so my apologies. I’ve two brothers in hospital, a house move that’s far more problematic than any I’ve experienced (I’ve moved home 14 times!), this new blog I’m trying to develop, and all the other everyday things writers, husbands, fathers et al deal with. …

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Let’s Get Digital, by David Gaughran, Reviewed.

On 12/12/201430/07/2017 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, Creative Writer, Reading, Review

A book I bought as part of a package for indie authors. I’m glad I did. So far, and this is the second in the pack of three, it has been a thoroughly worthwhile investment in terms of time and money. In fact, I would happily have paid significantly more for these books. This volume …

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Write. Publish. Repeat, by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant, Reviewed.

On 04/12/201430/07/2017 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, Creative Writer, Reading, Review

I downloaded this book as part of a package of 3, offered for a very silly price, by which I mean, cheap, very cheap! It’s the best few pence I’ve ever spent. I’d have happily paid a hundred times more. This is the first book in the package and it speaks to me. Oh, how …

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5 Star Review for Partings, A Seared Sky (Book 2)

On 03/12/201430/07/2017 By stuartakenIn Author, Book, Creative Writer, Review

Partings is now available in print form. We’re still waiting for Amazon to connect the digital and print versions, but you can still buy it either from your local Amazon store by clicking here. Or direct from Fantastic Books Publishing by clicking here. And, after a long wait, I’ve finally got a review of …

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Ruled by Intellect or Emotion? Tips on Word Choice #13

On 02/12/201402/12/2014 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Word Use

I began this series on my original blog at http://stuartaken.blogspot.com and I'm now starting the process of placing the same posts on both sites whilst I work out which is most useful for readers. Some words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of …

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A Moving Experience

On 01/12/201401/12/2014 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer2 Comments

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/BA63793 This platform is still very new to me; still learning the ropes (a campanology reference for those who don't know), so please bear with me (a term gathered from the midwifes). At present, my wife and I are undergoing the stressful and frustrating business of moving house. It seems that every time we take …

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