by lauralizbuckley | 31 Mar, 2020 | Writing
What is a Mary Sue? The widely accepted definition of a Mary Sue is a character who’s too perfect. Too powerful, pretty or smart. The type of character who’s never golfed before, but gets a hole in one on her first attempt. She’s naturally brilliant at everything, and...
by lauralizbuckley | 28 Mar, 2020 | Book Reviews
Rage and Retribution Blurb Can two wrongs ever make a right? A man is found by the side of a canal, comatose and brutally attacked. It quickly becomes clear that someone is abducting men and subjecting them to horrific acts of torture. After three days they’re...
by lauralizbuckley | 24 Mar, 2020 | Blog Posts, Writing
Of all the things I thought I’d have to consider when trying to finish the story I’m working on, figuring out how to keep writing during a lockdown wasn’t one of them. I live in the UK where, in case you don’t live here or aren’t aware, we had an emergency broadcast...
by lauralizbuckley | 21 Mar, 2020 | Book Reviews
Plot Summary Audrey doesn’t believe in romance movies. Not anymore. Between the painful end of her parents’ fairy-tale romance and the abrupt end to her own relationship, Audrey is basically ready to swear off romance in all its forms. But when she meets Harry, she...
by lauralizbuckley | 17 Mar, 2020 | Writing
Getting useful criticism of your own work is vital to improving your writing but, when the roles are reversed, do you know how to write an effective critique? It’s a useful skill for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s nigh on impossible to write well without...
