Archives by Tag 'Phillipa Fioretti'

A Fragment of Lily

By Helene - Last updated: Monday, May 2, 2011

Today I welcome Lily to my blog. Her story, as told by Phillipa Fioretti in THE BOOK OF LOVE, took me on a journey through Antiquarian Bookshops and the streets of Rome. All the while I battled to contain my vintage frock envy… She re-introduced me to the delights of jam and toast (I’d fallen [...]

Guest blogging with Phillipa Fioretti

By Helene - Last updated: Sunday, March 6, 2011

I’m guest blogging with fellow Hachette author, Phillipa Fioretti, tonight and tomorrow. She’s put me under the microscope with some very curly questions! Find us at: http://www.phillipafioretti.com.au/ And keep an eye out for Fragment of Dreams, Phillipa’s latest novel, out soon with Hachette Australia!

Architectural masterpiece

By Helene - Last updated: Wednesday, December 8, 2010

The nest is complete. All she needs now is her family. It even has a little awning which is handy in the tropics

Despair – a necessary angst?

By Helene - Last updated: Friday, July 9, 2010

And so we come to the final instalment of Robb’s thoughts on writing. It’s been an interesting week and I’ve loved reading other people’s take on the process. A huge thank you to Robb for giving so generously of his time and wisdom! 3-D Writing, Part 3 3-D writing is the art of surrounding readers [...]

Robb Grindstaff – Fine Art of Description

By Helene - Last updated: Wednesday, July 7, 2010

3-D Writing, Part 2 3-D writing is the art of surrounding readers with your story, pulling them in and making them a part of it rather than just a reader. Dialog, Description and Despair are three key facets: the three Ds of 3-D writing. Description Much like dialog, there is a perfect amount of description [...]

Robb Grindstaff on The 3 D’s of Writing.

By Helene - Last updated: Monday, July 5, 2010

Maintaining a blog is one of those things that goes hand in hand with wanting to be a writer. On a busy day it can be a time waster. On a quiet day it can be guilty procrastination. Some day it’s a joy! I’ve met some lovely people via blogs and Robb is one of [...]

Can you find love in a book?

By Helene - Last updated: Monday, March 22, 2010

Of course you can! ‘The Book of Love’,  debut novel from Phillipa Fioretti hits the shelves next week. It’s full of wit, romance and adventure. Drop by Phillipa’s website and tell us where’s your favourite place to read  and you could be holding one of the very first copies of ‘The Book of Love’! Here’s [...]

And the Jam champion is?

By Helene - Last updated: Friday, January 29, 2010

Phillipa did make this decision yesterday but I’ve been flat out at work, so apologies for the delay. “I’ve found the jam discussions intriguing. There are some jams mentioned that I’d love to get my sticky hands on and some that I would probably pass by. I’ve made a list and had a think and [...]

Phillipa Fioretti – The Book of Love

By Helene - Last updated: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Welcome, Phillipa, I’m delighted to have a fellow Hachette Australia author visiting my blog. I’m looking forward to April and the launch of The Book of Love (out in time for Mothers Day!). The cover is very beautiful. To celebrate having my first Hachette author I’m giving away a copy of ‘Border Watch’. Look for [...]

Phillipa Fioretti is visiting tomorrow and I’m giving away a copy of Border Watch!

By Helene - Last updated: Saturday, January 23, 2010

To celebrate Phillipa Fioretti being my first fellow Hachette author to guest blog on my site, I’m giving away a copy of Border Watch to one lucky person! So drop by tomorrow, meet Phillipa and read about her debut release, ‘The Book of Love’.