Monthly Archives: July 2012
RTW: Wells of Inspiration
This Week’s Topic: When you need creative inspiration, where do you go?
Writer’s Block
Today I’m delighted to welcome friend and fellow writer, Carmen Taxer, to Off the Page talking about one way of handling pesky writer’s block. Carmen is a South African writer and English enthusiast currently toiling tirelessly through the pre-publish process. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Writing
Tagged anne rice, carmen taxer, guest post, poppy z brite, vampire, writer's block
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Travel Writing and Vagabundo Magazine
I’m an avid traveller and enjoy exploring the world. Travel is also a topic I really enjoy writing about. Vagabundo.com is a fantastic site that offers readers a variety of travel related topics on a regular basis. I’ve been lucky … Continue reading
Song of the Week
This week’s song is a personal favourite from when I was a young teenager. This was the first band I ever saw live and I’m only slightly ashamed to say that I listened to this album every day for about two … Continue reading
Every Writer Needs a Writers’ Group
Writing can be a very lonely occupation. Thankfully there’s the Internet, uniting writers from all around the globe. Every writer needs a writers’ group, a community where they can share ideas, ask questions, swap writing/editing/publishing tips and receive constructive feedback … Continue reading
Publishing News!
It’s official. Suzanne’s YA science fiction novel tentatively titled As Dust or Breath will be published by Etopia Press under their new YA imprint. Work has already begun on editing and cover design. Keep watching for updates regarding the release … Continue reading
Forgive Me, Alex – a Review
Title: Forgive Me, Alex Author: Lane Diamond Published: Evolved Publishing, 2012 Blurb: Tony Hooper stands in shadow across the street, one amongst many in the crowd of curiosity-hounds gathered to watch a monster’s release. Seventeen years after Mitchell Norton, “the devil,” … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Reviews
Tagged crime writing, Forgive Me Alex, Lane Diamond, serial killer
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RTW: Movies that were better than the books
This Week’s Topic: What movie have you seen that actually (gasp) IMPROVED on the book?
Posted in Art, Blog, Film/TV
Tagged Adaptation, Coraline, MirrorMask, Neil Gaiman, Stardust
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