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A Little Bit of Romance

Posted in Author platforms, indie publishing, Inspiration, romance novels, romance writing, Stories, writing fiction, Writing romantic fiction, tagged , , on February 13, 2016| Leave a Comment »

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Claim your little bit of romance reading by subscribing my weekly newsletter over at http://www.melhammond.com where I’ll be posting updates on my latest project, Around Australia in 8 Romances.

The first three chapters of Coming Home, set on North Queensland’s most beautiful island, Magnet Island, is yours for joining (as soon as I learn how to upload it) and I’ll be looking for feedback. For those of you who have already subscribed, don’t worry, I will make sure you’re included.

The official launch for Coming Home is June, 2016, and a free copy will be my thank you to you for your contribution and support.

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On the road again – the writing tour continues to historic Carcour

Posted in book tours, Choosing the writing life, creativity, Inspiration, Time to write, writing fiction, writing historical fiction, writing inspiration, Writing retreats, tagged , , , , on January 7, 2016| Leave a Comment »

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Historic Carcoar offers everything this writer could possibly want to inspire productivity – historic buildings, heritage rose gardens and solitude – so much so that I think this is the ideal location to hold a writer’s retreat during the cosy winter months that only the Bathurst/Orange area with its villages, fine food and wines, and romantic weather can offer (think log fires, foggy mornings and crisp, clear days).

Anyone interested in log fires, devonshire teas and uninterrupted time to write?

I’ve found the ideal location at an old nunnery attached to the local catholic church.

Stay tuned for details.

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Writing in the rain

Posted in Inspiration, location free living, Simple living, simply writing, Time to write, writing fiction, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged , on January 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »

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Writer in Retreat: a Week ’til Christmas in the Australian Bush

Posted in Choosing the writing life, Inspiration, location free living, romance writing, Simple living, Time to write, writing inspiration, Writing retreats, tagged , , , on December 19, 2015| 2 Comments »

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It’s 9.00am and, as I wander around our borrowed farm, already the animals have retreated to the shade; horses under overhanging oaks, donkeys resting under river gums and the goat hiding in his shed. Only the whippets join me on my walk, determined not to miss an adventure, regardless of the heat.

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With only a couple of days left of our farm-sit, I’m contemplating the idea of hitting the highway to continue our journey south to join our family for Christmas. But part of me wants to stay here in my paddock, surrounded by nature, and only emerge when this crazy week is done.

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Dear Santa,

Please send our pressies to the shack at the bottom of the track in the paddock in the middle of forest out the back of the highway. There’s plenty of grass, waterways and companionship for your reindeer and your way will be lit by a million stars.

Love a romance writer in retreat

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Dancing in the rain

Posted in book tours, indie publishing, Inspiration, location free living, simply writing, Time to write, writing inspiration, writing life, Writing retreats, tagged , , , on December 16, 2015| 2 Comments »

Dancing in the rain

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Flowers or weeds: choosing the way we see – Writer’s Retreat Day 2

Posted in book tours, Choosing the writing life, Inspiration, location free living, Simple living, simply writing, writing inspiration, writing life, Writing retreats, tagged , , on December 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

 

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Writing Inspiation

Posted in book tours, imagination, Inspiration, location free living, middle grade fiction, simply writing, Time to write, writing life, tagged , , on December 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Living in Abundace

Posted in imagination, Inspiration, location free living, Simple living, Time to write, writing budget, writing inspiration, tagged , , , on December 7, 2015| 1 Comment »

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Found ‘Money + Mindfulness, Living in Abundance’ by Lisa Messenger in a newsagency at Coffs Harbour. Now all I have to do is wrestle it off my daughter.

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Inspiration: The Art of Fiction

Posted in Choosing the writing life, creativity, fiction writing rules, Inspiration, location free living, simply writing, writing life, tagged , , , on December 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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The Art Of Failing Well

Posted in Choosing the writing life, creativity, Inspiration, starting over, Time to write, writing life, tagged , , , , , on January 2, 2015| 1 Comment »

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Adding to yesterday’s post, I found this article by Scott Atkinson in my Writer’s Digest Writer’s Yearbook, 2015…

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It seems that this is the time of year writers take stock (if the blog posts hitting my inbox are anything to go by) – what worked in 2014, what didn’t, and how to change one’s writing habits to increase the chances of success in 2015.

Leo Babauta over at http://www.zenhabits.net suggests ‘5 Ideas to Create an Amazing 2015’ which is worth a look, and his twelve month Sea Change course is a challenge I just can’t refuse. For $10 a month I get to complete the following Sea Change modules:

1. Meditation

2. Healthy Eating

3. Decluttering

4. Exercise

5. Unprocrastination

6. Learning/studying

7. Debt reduction

8. Quitting a bad habit

9. A good start

10. Gratitude

11. Creating

12. Letting go

Somehow, methinks the Art of Failing Well and my monthly $10 expenditure may have some cosmic link…but at least I don’t have to hand over my beautiful new ‘Ring For Chocolate’ Christmas present till August😇

 

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