

Dickens Festival Weekend in Rochester
The Dickens Festival in Rochester was held over three days last weekend ~ fun for all the family! I don't know who the street actors are!...
Ann Russell
Jun 14, 20171 min read


Monday!
It's Monday afternoon, two days after arriving back home from a week's holiday in Dartmouth, Devon. Not to put too fine a point on it,...
Ann Russell
Jun 5, 20171 min read


Lunch with Rose!
I recently caught up with Rose McGinty at her Electric Souk book signing at Waterstones in Ashford. Afterwards we had a late lunch,...
Ann Russell
May 23, 20171 min read


The Deaf Cat Cafe, Rochester in Kent
An overcast Friday morning as I head for Rochester, a lovely city by the river, complete with a cathedral and it's castle. With it's...
Ann Russell
May 15, 20172 min read


Notebooks and Story Boards
Now that I have a completed Manuscript I'm reflecting on how The Longing came to take shape in this beautiful notebook, the cover of red...
Ann Russell
May 8, 20172 min read


What to look out for in May!
Blog - my writing journey continues Interviews - Look out for, upcoming interview with Rose McGinty, author of Electric Souk; and Helen...
Ann Russell
May 1, 20171 min read


Top Tips for Writing
Here's tips I've gathered over time from other writers and have found useful. They may offer a nugget of help to you too. 1.Write every...

writerintheattic
Apr 28, 20175 min read


In case you missed it!
Here's what happened in April! Welcome to my website and blog! What took you so long? Baby Be Mine: Sowing the Seeds No, I've never met...
Ann Russell
Apr 28, 20171 min read


Find somewhere calm....
One of the best places for me to mull over a plot point or character, or just simply to clear my head, is to head to Shorne country park....
Ann Russell
Apr 24, 20172 min read


No, I've never met my characters in real life, or have I?
I 've been asked a lot about my characters and where do they come? Contrary to popular belief, they are not based on anyone I know. They...

writerintheattic
Apr 22, 20173 min read