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Time... and Time Again.... 20 Aug 2013 | 09:43 pm
Most days I ask myself the question, what would I do more of if I had the time? The answer is always the same. I'd read more and I'd write more. So what do I spend most days doing? Reading? Writing? N...
The Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Part Two 23 Jul 2013 | 06:55 pm
I think Saturday was my favourite day of the whole festival. Once more the sun shone and the temperatures soared. I made the mistake of wearing my ‘too long’ hippy-look maxi and spent much of the day ...
The Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate 2013 - Part One 22 Jul 2013 | 08:47 pm
Val McDermid chatting outside the entrance to The Old Swan This was my third visit to The Harrogate Crime Writers’ Festival. The first time I went to the festival was in 2005 when it was held at The ...
Chocolate Heartache 19 Jun 2013 | 04:50 pm
Every other Wednesday I receive an organic veg box from Riverford. Today was one of those moments when I pick up the box and groan. Not one, but two aubergines! I never know what to do with them apart...
The Yellow Room 1000 Word Spring Competition Longlist 24 May 2013 | 04:37 pm
I can't believe how long it's been since I last blogged! I'm also pleased to report how much better I've been feeling since taking a daily dose of Soya Isoflavones! I've been focusing on submitting s...
From One Extreme To Another 14 Mar 2013 | 02:26 pm
I don't look like the lady in the photograph, but I probably felt just as good when I went for my run this morning. Talk about from one extreme to another. If you read yesterday's post, then you'll kn...
Mid-Life Inertia! 13 Mar 2013 | 08:48 pm
I'm back! I think! I can only apologise for not blogging more frequently of late, but I've been struck down by lethargy and inertia. It's my age, m'dears. I've been plagued with horrendous night swea...
Guest Blog: Madalyn Morgan Interview 4 Mar 2013 | 01:47 am
I first came across Madalyn on the Really Relaxed Writers Facebook page and I was intrigued by the cover of her novel, Foxden Acres when I saw a post about it. It immediately conjured up the flavour o...
Guest Blog: Leigh Russell - Crime Writer 30 Nov 2012 | 10:14 pm
I was delighted when Leigh Russell, an international bestselling author of crime fiction, contacted me volunteering to be a guest of The Yellow Room blog. This is thanks to the magic of Twitter. I've ...
Autumn Flash Fiction Shortlist 2012 22 Nov 2012 | 02:05 pm
This week I've been in 'reading mode'. This has come as a relief, as I haven't done very much reading this year. The reason for this is that I can't seem to write prolifically, if I'm reading and vice...
