by lauralizbuckley | 9 Jun, 2020 | Writing
Most writers have to get reasonably comfortable with it, but how many write honestly great dialogue? The question of how to polish speech in your writing is one that plagues a lot of writers, but stress no longer! I’ve got some handy, straightforward tips for you to...
by lauralizbuckley | 6 Jun, 2020 | Book Reviews
Hearts and Diners Blurb Heather Sand has always given 100% at doing the right thing; from being the perfect big sister to the girlfriend who wears a loving heart on both sleeves. After the passing of her father, a measuring stick for perfect, she’s met with the not so...
by lauralizbuckley | 2 Jun, 2020 | Book Reviews
This week, I’m trying to think more about a lot of things, including the books I read. I decided to have a look through my recent reads, and my to-be-read list, and see how many were written by authors of colour. The answer is: not enough, and I need to pay more...
by lauralizbuckley | 30 May, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Guest Blurb She told him to make himself at home. He did. Life has been good to Ellie – she owns a successful art gallery, is deeply in love with her husband, Seth, and has two beautiful children, Brandon and Simone. But not everything is perfect… Lately,...
by lauralizbuckley | 26 May, 2020 | Writing
Ah, foreshadowing, the bane of all students of English literature! If you hate foreshadowing, or think you do, I’m hoping my handy beginner’s guide to foreshadowing can change your mind. And if you’re here because you like it, and want to know how to do it...
