The How and Why of Working With Your Inner Critic

The How and Why of Working With Your Inner Critic

The How and Why of Working With Your Inner Critic  Image from Flickr by fakelvis The real secret is that anyone can write a book. There’s no initiation ceremony. No dues to pay. You don’t need a special degree from a fancy school. Writing is for everyone, and this is...
Eight Ways Writing a Novel is Like Becoming a Parent

Eight Ways Writing a Novel is Like Becoming a Parent

Eight Ways Writing a Novel is Like Becoming a Parent Kitty at one month. If you’ve been following Aliventures for a while, you’ll know that my husband and I have a baby daughter. She’s two months old now and, over the past weeks, I’ve come to realise that although...
What’s Been Happening … and What’s Coming Up Next

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What’s Been Happening … and What’s Coming Up Next I’m back! And the picture above hopefully gives you some idea what I’ve been up to… Our little girl, Kitty (Katherine Constance Luke), was born on Saturday 9th March 2013, weighing 8lbs 6oz. She’s two...
Aliventures Break (While Ali Has a Baby!)

Aliventures Break (While Ali Has a Baby!)

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