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Jan.13.2011
If you're anything like me, when you find a new author, you end up reading everything they've written. However, the mistake I've made in the past is to read all their books one after the other.
Although we like to think that everything we write is unique, the fact that it's written with our...
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Dec.27.2010
Rather than watch TV dramas or films as they're transmitted, I record them and watch later in order to skip through the adverts. However, I now find myself skipping through parts of the movie as well. If a really gripping storyline is halted to fit in a car chase or a walk through the woods, I...
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Dec.12.2010
Hi,
I've missed Redroom (and all other social media sites) during my year's sabbatical that had nothing to do with writing fiction. However, I'm back now, working on the second draft of The Accidental Guru, and looking forward to connecting with you all again.
Hope everyone's had a very...
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Aug.20.2009
I'm finally finished with my first draft of The Accidental Guru and am hurtling into the second whilst all my mental notes on the revision are fresh in my mind.
Luckily, I can see where cuts need to be made and this will hopefully speed up the process. It's been so long since I started it, I've...
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May.22.2009
Just a quick appeal to see if there are any UK authors out there, particularly the London area. It would be good to network/swap ideas. Would it be worth starting a club for the Brit Pack?
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May.21.2009
As a new member of Red Room and of Twitter, I thought I'd combine the two by following Red Room ON Twitter.
It turns out I was the 900th follower which got me a couple of mentions and a link back to my Red Room page.
I feel I've arrived! And in so short a time.
Now all I need do is finish...
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May.19.2009
I've joined Red Room in the hope of hooking up with other authors, particularly those writing contemporary women's fiction. If there's anyone out there writing for the 40+ market, I'd be doubly glad to connect with you.
So far I'm 3/4 of my way through The Accidental Guru which tells the story of...
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About Laura
A writer of contemporary women's fiction, aiming for the post chicklit gap in the market. Women of 40+ still have a lot of fun and some very interesting stories to tell and I'd like to be the one to tell them. I'm currently over 3/4 through the first...
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Laura’s Favorite Books
I actively seek out books written for the post-Bridget Jones generation - the women who have stopped chasing Mr Right in kitten heels and who've already had...