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New Year – New Beginnings

Jan 2020

"We’re already over two weeks into 2020. So – what I have I been up to?

My adult novel in progress entitled Frozen Charlotte was put on hold over Christmas, as I played host to a nasty bug that ‘generously’ gave me a chest infection. Thanks for that you miserable microbes! But I’m back, fighting fit and ready to begin another new project to run alongside writing Frozen Charlotte. More of that in a moment.

First I want to share my feet with you. Well not my actual pinkies, rather lovely as they are, but the lasts made for my by the very talented craftsman Michael James of @springline.lasts (You can see my name on the lasts in the pic)

As part of my research for Frozen Charlotte, which is a murder mystery based on the Northampton shoe trade in the mid-19^th century, I visited Springline and was shown around the factory. It’s very exciting to be part-way through the process of having a bespoke pair of boots made for me. The process has been the same for centuries, Northampton shoe makers were and are very skilled. I’ll be eagerly awaiting updates and will keep you posted."

Writing Tip

Sue says 'When inspiration is needed, roll out the notebooks, coloured pencils and chocolate peanuts!'

WIP Research

February 2019

On Writing

Advice for New Writers

People often ask me for tips about writing and how to get published. So here are some thoughts on the subject. I hope you find them useful and constructive.

First of all – writers must write... CLICK HERE to read more

Just Be a Child

Sue supports Just Be a Child, a charity that inspires and supports Kenyan children to read. The charity is looking for writers to donate books so please click the logo to take a look at their website if you can help.