

Musings while out in the Park
The thing to do is not to think about it too much. Just get out and do it. Just do it. My week day ritual of arguing with myself, before...

writerintheattic
Nov 20, 20176 min read


Do the Voices in My Head Bother You?
I needed to get to know one of my main characters better, I have Mary engaging in a conversation with an imaginary psychiatrist to see...

writerintheattic
Sep 26, 20173 min read


The Old Green Bicycle
I stumbled across the above image, posted anonymously on the internet, while I was looking for something else (like you do). It sparked...
Ann Russell
Sep 13, 20173 min read


It's September Already!
How are we at September all ready? The year's definitely has its skates on! So after a quiet August blog wise, I've posted Just Going for...

writerintheattic
Sep 6, 20171 min read


Just going for a Run
Getting out of bed of a morning, even in summer, can be torture, knowing a run is my choice to start my day. I pretty much get up and...

writerintheattic
Sep 6, 20172 min read


Shut Up and Get On With It
When sometimes you struggle with getting the right words in the right order, and getting the story arc beautifully drafted so it...

writerintheattic
Jul 20, 20172 min read


In Case You Missed It in June!
Here's what you might have missed in June! Blog posts: ~ Precious Friendships ~ Dickens Festival in Rochester ~Things You May Not know...
Ann Russell
Jul 10, 20171 min read


In case you missed it in May!
~ Interview with Helen Irene Young ~ Book reviews: The May Queen by Helen Irene Young. Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain ~ Friends Favourite...
Ann Russell
Jul 10, 20171 min read


Precious Friendships
Recently I had lunch on a gorgeous sunny day in London with a fellow writer, and we were discussing amongst many things, the value of...

writerintheattic
Jun 26, 20173 min read


Longing
"Longing is a mind game and that is why I've always trusted it. Longing is raw, longing is real; it makes one listen and be attentive to...
Ann Russell
Jun 14, 20171 min read