Chatting to Mark
I had such a blast chatting to Mark, last evening! If you couldn't tune in (I'm from the 1960s) you can catch the re-run here. Find out...
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J.M.
Mar 194 min
The Wonder Girls Rebel: Spark 2 - The Heroine (one of them)
I don't read newspapers – their headlines, more often than not, make me too angry. Since 2015 I've got my news mostly through sites like...
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J.M.
Mar 103 min
Mothering
It's Mothering Sunday in the UK today. I prefer that to 'Mothers' Day'. (Is that apostrophe right? Should there even be one? I have no...
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J.M.
Mar 66 min
The Wonder Girls Rebel: Chapter 1
The Muckraker Brooklyn, New York, New York, late February 1938. Veronica knew they were coming. The talk outside Betty Marie's bar blew...
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J.M.
Mar 34 min
The Wonder Girls Rebel: Spark 1 - The Villain
In each of the Wonder Girls books. I've included bite-sized chunks of the history that sparked the story. I'm not a historian. I gave up...
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J.M.
Feb 115 min
How to Sell Books
Apologies for the clickbait title but isn't that what every author wants to know? Let me manage expectations, I'm not talking Brandon...
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J.M.
Jun 18, 20224 min
‘The Wonder Girls Resist’ at October Books!
On Friday 10th June 2022 the Wonder Girls Resist made a splash at October Books. The book arrived 85 years after SS Habana docked in...
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J.M.
Aug 29, 20212 min
Forgetting: Part 2 – K is for Kickstarter!
Not forgotten at all! Just had to wrestle with my angst and get over myself to tell you that this is how, fingers crossed, I'm going to...
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J.M.
Aug 26, 20213 min
Forgetting: Part 1
Sometimes I get so head down in the things I'm trying to achieve in the 'autumn of my life' as my favourite podcast depressingly put it...
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J.M.
Jun 20, 20213 min
Dad's Day
It's Father's Day in the UK today. My Dad died thirty years ago so I'm very used to not having him around. I feel lucky to have known him...
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J.M.
Mar 10, 20213 min
A Writing Tournament!
I hadn't heard of a writing tournament until author William. J. Kite asked me to help out with his, which I'm so honoured to do. I think...
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J.M.
Nov 1, 20203 min
One Year Since Launch
The title makes it sound like I'm on a mission to the outer reaches of the galaxy! Well I'm not - I'm stuck here in 2020 like everyone...
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J.M.
Oct 4, 20205 min
The Wonder Girls First Anniversary!
First anniversaries are paper, right, which is entirely appropriate because a year ago today I published The Wonder Girls book one. And...
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J.M.
May 8, 20206 min
Punch A Nazi
I chuck my book bag on the bed. I wanted a red one but Mummy said blue is better for boys. It still makes a nice dent with a little flump...
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J.M.
Mar 20, 20201 min
You Are Invited!
The Wonder Girls has been shortlisted for best self published children's book! The winner was due to be announced at the London Book Fair...
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J.M.
Mar 8, 20202 min
Women, Books and Cabbages
I love that in the UK, International Women's Day follows hot on the heels of World Book Day. The Wonder Girls is my offering for them...
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J.M.
Feb 23, 20202 min
Amazon
Another huge thank you to everyone who's bought and read The Wonder Girls. It's so wonderful when readers tell me the they've enjoyed it....
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J.M.
Feb 9, 20207 min
Update and A Story From The Archives
Today is the technical support's second birthday. His second birthday this week - the family are all home for a celebratory roast dinner,...
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J.M.
Feb 2, 20205 min
Where Can You Get Your Ideas From?
As I was stalling for time (in bed) this morning, wondering what to share with you about my indie author journey, I read a post from...
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J.M.
Jan 26, 20203 min
Does Patience Really Pay Off?
Every time I read of a SCBWI friend having snagged an agent or a publisher, I'm thrilled for them. I'm so happy to hear of writery...
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