benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•294 days agoCoton Manor GardenMy latest Wednesday wandering was to the fabulous gardens at Coton Manor in the village of Coton, which is in Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. It had b...5243$3.24benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•294 days agoCoton Manor GardenMy latest Wednesday wandering was to the fabulous gardens at Coton Manor in the village of Coton, which is in Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. It had b...5243$3.24
benwesterham(25)•in #writing•315 days agoIs Using Dialects in my Writing a Bad Thing?Just recently I had reason to re-visit a question that has bumped around in my head on previous occasions, namely is it a good or bad thing to make use of local...8210$1.95benwesterham(25)•in writing•315 days agoIs Using Dialects in my Writing a Bad Thing?Just recently I had reason to re-visit a question that has bumped around in my head on previous occasions, namely is it a good or bad thing to make use of local...8210$1.95
benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•351 days agoCharles Rennie Mackintosh at 78 DerngateMy regular weekly wandering this week took me on a visit to see the last major architectural project completed by the fabulous Scottish architect and designer C...324$0.51benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•351 days agoCharles Rennie Mackintosh at 78 DerngateMy regular weekly wandering this week took me on a visit to see the last major architectural project completed by the fabulous Scottish architect and designer C...324$0.51
benwesterham(25)•in #author•370 days agoAvoiding OverloadThere are so many things involved in being an indie author that, at times, it can feel close to overwhelming. So, how do I go about avoiding overload and burn o...221$0.69benwesterham(25)•in author•370 days agoAvoiding OverloadThere are so many things involved in being an indie author that, at times, it can feel close to overwhelming. So, how do I go about avoiding overload and burn o...221$0.69
benwesterham(25)•in #reading•378 days agoReaders, We’re all Weirdos ReallyI like cold pizza. I know people, strange, weird people who may have come here from outer space, who don’t like cold pizza. On the other hand, I don’t like cold...620$1.36benwesterham(25)•in reading•378 days agoReaders, We’re all Weirdos ReallyI like cold pizza. I know people, strange, weird people who may have come here from outer space, who don’t like cold pizza. On the other hand, I don’t like cold...620$1.36
benwesterham(25)•in #writing•385 days agoNeed a Pick Me Up?Many months ago now I realised I needed to get out and about more. Sitting at my desk all day, every day wasn’t really good for me. It’s turned out to have been...1092$1.87benwesterham(25)•in writing•385 days agoNeed a Pick Me Up?Many months ago now I realised I needed to get out and about more. Sitting at my desk all day, every day wasn’t really good for me. It’s turned out to have been...1092$1.87
benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•400 days agoA visit to the town of RugbyMy Wednesday Afternoon Wandering this week took me to the town of Rugby, which is in the English Midlands, in the county of Warwickshire, about 85 miles north o...373$0.71benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•400 days agoA visit to the town of RugbyMy Wednesday Afternoon Wandering this week took me to the town of Rugby, which is in the English Midlands, in the county of Warwickshire, about 85 miles north o...373$0.71
benwesterham(25)•in #writing•406 days agoWhat Comes Next?I am about two-thirds of the way through writing a new book in an existing series and I know already this will be the last book I write in that series. I’ve lov...620$2.69benwesterham(25)•in writing•406 days agoWhat Comes Next?I am about two-thirds of the way through writing a new book in an existing series and I know already this will be the last book I write in that series. I’ve lov...620$2.69
benwesterham(25)•in #books•437 days agoThe Mysterious Affair at StylesI recently re-read Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles and there are a few things I’d forgotten since first reading it many years ago. Image For o...630$0.83benwesterham(25)•in books•437 days agoThe Mysterious Affair at StylesI recently re-read Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles and there are a few things I’d forgotten since first reading it many years ago. Image For o...630$0.83
benwesterham(25)•in #writing•440 days agoThe Lure of an Irresistible New CharacterI am writing the third book in my Alexander Templeman series of old fashioned espionage thrillers and something happened this week which, when it occurs, always...721$1.52benwesterham(25)•in writing•440 days agoThe Lure of an Irresistible New CharacterI am writing the third book in my Alexander Templeman series of old fashioned espionage thrillers and something happened this week which, when it occurs, always...721$1.52
benwesterham(25)•in #books•448 days agoChristmas CrimesSeeing how we are fast approaching the festive period I thought I’d do some digging to see how many crime and mystery novels I could find that are set during th...760$1.47benwesterham(25)•in books•448 days agoChristmas CrimesSeeing how we are fast approaching the festive period I thought I’d do some digging to see how many crime and mystery novels I could find that are set during th...760$1.47
benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•456 days agoCar Heaven at the British Motor MuseumI've got a bit of treat today for all you petrol heads out there. For this week's Wednesday Afternoon Wandering I paid a visit to the British Motor Museum. It h...2165$4.74benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•456 days agoCar Heaven at the British Motor MuseumI've got a bit of treat today for all you petrol heads out there. For this week's Wednesday Afternoon Wandering I paid a visit to the British Motor Museum. It h...2165$4.74
benwesterham(25)•in #author•462 days agoThat Thing Called MarketingWhen you first set out to write your own stories all the focus is on doing precisely that, writing, and quite frankly that’s what I am sure all us authors would...280$0.61benwesterham(25)•in author•462 days agoThat Thing Called MarketingWhen you first set out to write your own stories all the focus is on doing precisely that, writing, and quite frankly that’s what I am sure all us authors would...280$0.61
benwesterham(25)•in #writing•483 days agoRe-writes, Heaven or Hell?Re-writes and edits are an essential part of putting together a new story, but we authors don’t all do things the same when it comes to this part of the process...5606$1.74benwesterham(25)•in writing•483 days agoRe-writes, Heaven or Hell?Re-writes and edits are an essential part of putting together a new story, but we authors don’t all do things the same when it comes to this part of the process...5606$1.74
benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•484 days agoA Wonderful World of TreesI'm a bit of a tree fan and have planted quite a few in our garden. It ought to be no surprise, therefore, that I'm always keen on visiting an arboretum and, ha...4195$12.43benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•484 days agoA Wonderful World of TreesI'm a bit of a tree fan and have planted quite a few in our garden. It ought to be no surprise, therefore, that I'm always keen on visiting an arboretum and, ha...4195$12.43
benwesterham(25)•in #teamuk•490 days agoGetting Paid to Read. Seriously?When I’m not writing, I spend a fair amount of my time reading, both fiction and non-fiction. In fact, I’d like to spend more time reading, but, you know, day-t...1026$2.44benwesterham(25)•in teamuk•490 days agoGetting Paid to Read. Seriously?When I’m not writing, I spend a fair amount of my time reading, both fiction and non-fiction. In fact, I’d like to spend more time reading, but, you know, day-t...1026$2.44
benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•491 days agoThe Fair is in TownI think we all like a fair, don’t we? I know I do. All those fabulous rides, the screams and laughter, the food, the drinks, and the happy smiles on the faces o...613$1.14benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•491 days agoThe Fair is in TownI think we all like a fair, don’t we? I know I do. All those fabulous rides, the screams and laughter, the food, the drinks, and the happy smiles on the faces o...613$1.14
benwesterham(25)•in #reading•497 days agoA Favourite Place to ReadI have, for some time now, had a well established writing routine, which sees me show up at the same place and time each day. But I recently shifted some furnit...2737$6.00benwesterham(25)•in reading•497 days agoA Favourite Place to ReadI have, for some time now, had a well established writing routine, which sees me show up at the same place and time each day. But I recently shifted some furnit...2737$6.00
benwesterham(25)•in #wednesdaywalk•505 days agoSay Hello to Stratford-upon-AvonFor my Wednesday afternoon wandering this week I paid a visit to the home town of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, which is in the English Midlands. Al...4385$2.67benwesterham(25)•in wednesdaywalk•505 days agoSay Hello to Stratford-upon-AvonFor my Wednesday afternoon wandering this week I paid a visit to the home town of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, which is in the English Midlands. Al...4385$2.67
benwesterham(25)•in #creator•511 days agoThe Disruptive CreatorFrom time to time I like to take one of those personality type tests. It can be amusing as well as informative to see the results. I did one of these a while ba...720$0.92benwesterham(25)•in creator•511 days agoThe Disruptive CreatorFrom time to time I like to take one of those personality type tests. It can be amusing as well as informative to see the results. I did one of these a while ba...720$0.92
