Making it real

Posted on 10 December 2015 by KMLockwood

Princess Ally is Bored by Jameson 9101322

Ever started a book that’s beautifully written and cleverly constructed, perhaps praised by others – and yet failed to get into it? Or gone to see a film with fantastic special effects, witty dialogue and a cool premise – only to find you’re unmoved? I’ve been thinking about what makes the difference, what makes you care… Continue reading →

Ravens and writing desks

Posted on 3 December 2015 by KMLockwood

A reference to Nina’s own work – which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Recently my writing colleague, fellow SCBWI and friend Nina Wadcock asked if anyone would be her Beta reader. I volunteered straight off. We got on well and I had every expectation it would be a good read. She accepted my offer – and then the second thoughts came fluttering in a black cloud… Continue reading →

How the SCBWI Conference Blew My Mind!

Posted on 23 November 2015 by KMLockwood

Five hows from the 8th Annual Conference of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Winchester, November 2015 Continue reading →

Too much excitement

Posted on 19 November 2015 by KMLockwood

I will be at #SCBWIcon15 this weekend in Winchester. I’m too excited/distracted/busy to post today. Watch this space on Monday, though.

Small plug – there’s a Special Offer for #SCBWIcon15 people on Peacehaven B&B – but if you wanted to go and didn’t make it, you can have the offer too – because I love my readers!

Edited Highlights

Posted on 12 November 2015 by KMLockwood

Friendly fashionistas, surgeons and murder all appear in this week’s post. Continue reading →

Shimmies and Sidewinders

Posted on 5 November 2015 by KMLockwood

I would like to add my pennyworth to Kathryn Evan’s belly-dancing post here. Dance as a form of creativity has been a love of mine since at least infant school – and it’s the only way you’ll get me doing much in the way of indoor exercise! Continue reading →

Scripture

Posted on 29 October 2015 by KMLockwood

I asked my long-suffering husband what this week’s topic should be. He surprised me – as rather delightfully he does from time to time. It may well be controversial but here goes… Continue reading →

Aspirational

Posted on 22 October 2015 by KMLockwood

Labels are tricky things. Getting your name to fit on neatly and above all legibly. Positioning them so people do not have to squint at your bust. Peeling them off without a felted patch of jumper coming away too. Most of all, defining who and what you are… Continue reading →