Helena Fairfax talks about her life as an author and editor.
Helena Fairfax, freelance author and editor – in conversation with Lorna Hunting.
Category: Books
Laurence Westwood, author, – in conversation with Lorna Hunting
I have read all three of Laurence’s novels and enjoyed them tremendously. His mysteries, set in China in both modern times and the Song Dynasty, are extremely good reads. Not only are they well researched, each of his novels enjoys underlying wit, and fluidity. http://laurencewestwood.com twitter/X: @LwestwoodAuthor Blue Sky: @lwestwoodauthor.bsky.social Laurence, thank you very much… Continue reading Laurence Westwood, author, – in conversation with Lorna Hunting
Deborah E Wilson, author, – in conversation with Lorna Hunting.
I recently read Deborah E Wilson's debut novel - An Artist's Muse - after meeting her at the Retford Author's Group retfordauthors.wordpress.com and later sharing a stand with her at the Newark Christmas market. amazon.co.uk/dp/1999369629 It was obvious to me from the opening paragraphs that Deborah is an accomplished literary wordsmith with excellent descriptive powers.… Continue reading Deborah E Wilson, author, – in conversation with Lorna Hunting.
Whitehaven Adventure
From Stamford to Whitehaven is 237 miles, so I decided to take the train and ease the strain. I set off from Grantham, coffee in hand, packed lunch in my backpack, en route to Newcastle. It was after I'd crossed country to Carlisle that the fun really began. Two train cancellations meant I had an… Continue reading Whitehaven Adventure
Novel #3 and what have I gleaned?
With Called to Vancouver Island, the sequel to my first novel, New Beginnings on Vancouver Island, to be published in July, it’s time to take stock of my #authorslife. Here’s a few points I’ve come up with: Draft number one is going to be the first of many. The story I start writing is not… Continue reading Novel #3 and what have I gleaned?
The Book Cull
It's been so hard. A lifetime of books gathered over more years than I want to admit, but it had to be done. I didn't count the number of books I sent to be re-homed, but suffice to say the British Heart Foundation collection driver knows my registered number off by heart. Which to keep… Continue reading The Book Cull
From Lorna's Command Centre 