WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL NOVEL LENGTH? It’s an interesting question and as I sit at my computer working on my next book I have a question for all my insightful readers and friends. How long do you like a novel to … Read More
THE VOICES WITHIN … Carmel Rowley There’s a saying, ‘it’s okay to do what you want to do – until you do what you love to do!’ We all travel different roads to achieve our destiny and our desires. There’s a multitude of directions … Read More
LIVE NOW EDIT LATER The heading says it all. Another book is written and the finish line is in sight! This latest book FRAMED highlights how important friendship and creativity are in life. Naturally, there are secrets, deceit and mystery … Read More
“FRAMED” IS UNDER CONTROL – Carmel Rowley When I think back to writing my first novel Tails Carried High I can truthfully say I’ve got this publishing process a little more under control. At last after two years my new novel Framed … Read More
WRITE WHAT YOU LOVE Most writers have been told at one time or another to write what they know and love. The topic is constantly debated. To write about what I love offers me the opportunity to voice things I … Read More
TRUTH – STRANGER THAN FICTION Where do my ideas come from? The word idea is a noun – a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action. We all know this but I’ve been thinking a little more deeply about how an … Read More
Family tales to tell … How many of us have thought how nice it would be to write our family history, but don’t know where to start? There are so many interesting stories out there and I truly feel … Read More
Tails at Vinnies or read to death! Carmel Rowley www.carmelrowley.com.au “I write about what I love and what I truly care about …” Carmel Rowley I often shop at Vinnies in Toowoomba, it’s a treasure trove of wonderful stuff that includes clothes, … Read More
Pen and paper or your computer? I’ve thought about this subject since 2011 and I have wondered if I might graduate from my pleasure of writing everything in a notebook to putting it straight into the computer. I have to … Read More
At least Begin – Then keep going – Until the end. I loved these tips, so for all writers and aspiring novelists, the seven reminders below are a great start. As stated below, “You’re not in this writing business because … Read More