Tag Archives: london

Writing Reality

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Frank

When writing a novel, especially one set in – or nearly in – the real world, there is a point when Just Writing is no longer possible. All those little details you can skirt around in a short story suddenly … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Think Straight

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Frank

Amazon.com (Kindle)Amazon.co.uk (Kindle)goodreads IMDbAmazon.com (DVD)Amazon.co.uk (DVD) Shamim Sarif’s I Can’t Think Straight, published 2008, filmed also in 2008, is a delightful romance that’s wonderfully written and full of humour. Leyla is a London girl with Indian ancestry, and Tala is from … Continue reading →

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Twice Bitten

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Frank

R.G. Emanuelle’s Twice Bitten, published 2012, is a lesbian romance with a vampire twist. Fiona, after searching for her one true love for several decades, believes Rose is the one and is determined that Rose will be her eternal companion. … Continue reading →

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Doing Research

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Frank

The importance of research to establish setting – to establish authority and credibility – cannot be emphasised enough. It is illogical to do the research nearly a year after publication. I am in London again today. I had a meeting … Continue reading →

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A Vampire Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Frank

‘Ah, Christmas – the one time of year it’s actually acceptable for vampires to sparkle.’ So begins A Vampire Christmas, a short story in the Dark Dates / Cassandra Bick Chronicles series. I haven’t read any others in this series, … Continue reading →

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The Double Edged Sword

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Frank

Lorraine Jean Bush’s novel The Double Edged Sword is the first book in a trilogy. This was published in October, 2012, and the second, A Leap Of Faith, was planned for November, 2012, but hasn’t hit the shelves yet. It’s … Continue reading →

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Bisexual Vampire Stalks London Town!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Frank

Suzie and the Monsters – a fairytale of blood, sex and inhumanity… My second novel! This is available on Amazon for Kindle only, and will be free from Wednesday until Friday this week. Adults only! This is not erotica, or … Continue reading →

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