Category: writing
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Licence? What licence?!
Originally posted on Outset Publishing: When young men joined the armed forces at the beginning of World War 2 there were fewer than three million cars on British roads – compared with some forty million today! By the 1930s horse-drawn vehicles had given way to the motor car. Motor cars now offered their drivers the…
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Leaving home…
Originally posted on Outset Publishing: One of the saddest aspects of life for families during World War 2 must surely have been when little children had to be evacuated to towns and villages far from home. Of course, it was all done with good intention – to protect their lives from the enemy bombing that…
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Life is nothing without books
Originally posted on Outset Publishing: A corner in the library, Canadian Soldiers College, Seaford, Sussex, England – NARA – American Library Association As I continue to research life in Hastings during World War 2 I’m discovering such a fascinating mixture of happy and sad. It was clear that the link between Canada and Great Britain…
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Sharing is caring
Originally posted on Outset Publishing: Here’s evidence of the most amazing camaraderie that existed during the war years. When food rations were tight and chocolate would have been the most special treat – imagine the generosity of a British soldier who gave his chocolate ration to a Dutch civilian during the liberation of the Netherlands.…
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Make do and mend
Originally posted on Outset Publishing: As I continue the research for my forthcoming World War 2 novel I am discovering just what it was like back then. While the young men went to war, all those left behind wanted to do their very best to contribute to the war effort. There were many government campaigns,…
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Being a friend at Christmas!
Today, I am joined by local writer, Carol Thomas, who writes for both adults and children. Published by Ruby Fiction, an imprint of the award-winning publisher Choc Lit, Carol’s contemporary romance novels have relatable heroines whose stories are layered with emotion, sprinkled with laughter and topped with irresistible male leads. While her children’s books have…
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Gunvor Johansson Kickstarts a brand new novel
I am pleased to welcome Gunvor Johansson to my blog today to talk about her brand new novel, The House by the Lake. I will hand over to Gunvor to tell you more… My name is Gunvor Johansson and I have finished my first adult novel, which has taken me about three years. Mind you,…
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Creative Writing Skills for children
I’m thrilled to welcome Lexi Rees to my website today. Lexi is passionate about encouraging children to write – whatever their ability – and she has just published a brilliant new activity book to do just that. So, without further ado, I will hand you over to Lexi… Thanks so much Isabel for inviting me…
Isabella Muir 