I’m thrilled to announce that my new book, Ten Twisty Tales, has been published today with Authors Reach. Ten Twisty Tales is a collection of suspenseful short stories, all of them standalone. Like my novels, these short stories are aimed primarily at young adults. Having said that, they are relatively mature in tone, and much… Read More Out Today! Ten Twisty Tales by Teresa Bassett
Teresa: At the end of each year, I like to look back on what I’ve managed to achieve, writing-wise and in general, and to decide where best to focus my energies for the coming twelve months. I don’t always manage to stick to these goals, but it gives me a sense of perspective, and helps… Read More End of Year Reflections
Belinda here. I write Morning Pages – anyone familiar with the work of Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way/Vein of Gold/Walking in This World) will understand. Three pages of ‘stream of consciousness’ to free the mind and subdue the internal censor; to be done before anything else (other than making a cup of tea of course…)… Read More Pulling Hen’s Teeth
Where does weakness end and evil begin? I’m delighted to announce the release of the sixth edition in the Seven Deadly Sins series of anthologies for young adults. This volume is all about the nasty sin of Avarice, and my story is Easily Led. Facing a bleak future, three school-leavers embark on a crazy plan.… Read More Release Day for Seven Deadly Sins: Avarice!
Belinda here, with a little introduction to my (not so new) new writing project. Happy New Year, everyone. Thirty years ago (!), when I was a new teacher, a colleague tried to explain ‘bases’ to me – the mathematical idea that we naturally count in tens because we have ten digits, and if our normal… Read More A Handful of Eggs
Tree and Leaf 