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    Currently taking part in a self-imposed Writer's Protection Program (AKA break from writing)...

    Currently taking part in a self-imposed Writer's Protection Program (AKA break from writing). Too long a story but basically, my dad died earlier in the year which unleashed (some expected) chaos to highjack my time and cloud my brain. I've also been busy with several on-line classes. I haven't...
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    Craft Chat T Yates Martin-a book editor on AI editing your book

    There's a Jesus AI, answering all those life's questions one wants answering ..... Right, I'm off to live in the woods....
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    Please Comment: Working with a Literary Agent

    Congratulations, Claire. That's such wonderful news. You so deserve this. :flexed-biceps::bottle-with-popping-cork::clinking-glasses:
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    Help Please! The Badger Stratagem

    The drummer in Black Sabath?
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    Help Please! The Badger Stratagem

    My guess: you live nextdoor to a taxidermist. Or some sort of trophy hunter. Weirdly, I recently met some woman who collects taxidermited (is that the verb for taxidermy?) animal heads. Them things some twits mount on wooden plaques. Needless to say the 'friendship' between her and I didn't...
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    Craft Chat Literary Agents' comments and can I use them

    Legal or not, I wouldn't quote them without their permission. You might sub to them in the future with a different book and if they hate that you quoted them ... I suspect since they wrote the comment, it's 'under their copyright'. But I don't know. If you quote them without mentioning the...
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    Help Please! Beta-Testers Needed…

    Always happy to road test stuff.
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    Dandelion Break Indie author book fair & festival (a UK event)

    I am. And I've got a seriously tall wine rack...
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    Dandelion Break Indie author book fair & festival (a UK event)

    :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: I could blame autocorrect, but ... sodding typos...
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    Dandelion Break Indie author book fair & festival (a UK event)

    Came across this. Might be interesting: https://www.indieauthorbookfair.com/upcoming-events No idea if it's any good, but I'm thinking of going since it's on my doorstep. Anyone else going? Let me know and we can visit the local pup and get very sloshed beforehand for a quick drink.
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    Help Please! Death dates when precise TOD can't be known...?

    Done. I'll email you with the replies.
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    Help Please! Death dates when precise TOD can't be known...?

    Before I do, where is the story set? In case procedures vary according to country.
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    Help Please! Death dates when precise TOD can't be known...?

    There's a Facebook group called Trauma Fiction (Medical and Trauma Guidance for Fiction Writers).They're very good for stuff like that. Lots of experts on there. - And no, don't ask me why I joined them. :D
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    Dandelion Break Christmas Party Games!

    I was told Christmas is every day ...
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    Dandelion Break Christmas Party Games!

    When's the party?
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