Flaming Nora

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 10 of 10. Day 10 of 10 September 2019 Margaret Atwood is my all-time favourite author, ever and The Handmaid's Tale my favourite book. When the follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale was released, The Testaments, I devoured every word. And when I saw my second novel The Tuppenny Child, in the window at Waterstone's Sunderland, sitting in the wind...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 9 of 10. Day 9 of 10 March 2019 I've been a subscriber to Mslexia Magazine (for women who write) since its inception. This year I had my first article printed in the magazine.   Read all about it here  See all of my top 10 writing highlights here. Author of historical novels with Headline Twitter:  @Flaming_Nora Facebook:  Gl...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 8 of 10. Day 8 of 10 March / October / December I will always say yes to a request to do a radio interview, I love it! I feel comfortable tucked away behind a microphone. And so to BBC Radio Newcastle in October this year to chat all things The Tuppenny Child. I was due to go into the studio in March to talk about Belle of the Back Streets but I came do...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 7 of 10. Day 7 of 10 September 2019 As part of this year's Heritage Open Days I was honoured to be asked to give the welcome speech at the official opening, held at the Land of Oak and Iron at Gateshead. And I also gave a guided walk around Ryhope as part of Heritage Open Days too. I don't know when I've been more proud to show off wher...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 6 of 10. Day 6 of 10 March 2019 The book launch for Belle of the Back Streets was  held in The Albion Inn on Ryhope village green. I'd booked a buffet for thirty people and took 25 books to sell. The books disappeared almost as quickly as the buffet. Note to self: Never underestimate yourself - or your books again! Read all about it here. See a...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 5 of 10. Day 5 of 10 May 2019 I wrote a short story for  My Weekly magazine. It was called  Butterflies and it was a first for women's magazine fiction in the UK. It was the first ever same-sex short story to be published in a women's magazine. And the world kept spinning. Read all about it here. See all of my top 10 writing highligh...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 4 of 10. Day 4 of 10 June 2019 I'm hugely proud to be a short story writer for The People's Friend magazine. It's the longest-running weekly women's magazine in the world and this year they are celebrating their 150th anniversary.  As well as short story writing for the magazine, I am in the unique and wonderful position of being the...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 3 of 10. Day 3 of 10 February 2019 A day I will never, ever forget for as long as I live.  I had the privilege of being invited in to my old Junior School at Ryhope.  The school has revamped and renovated its library and I was given the honour of opening the new library space. I felt like a rock star! There was a ribbon to cut and everything....

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 2 of 10. Day 2 of 10 Sunday October 27th saw the Sketch for Sammy show at the Exchange Theatre in North Shields. I was there as a finalist, one of six whose comedy sketches had been chosen to be performed from all of those who entered.  Read the full story here. See all of my top 10 writing highlights here. Author of historical novels with ...

This year has been a blur of good stuff, exciting times and unbelievable things. And so before the year ends I want to take a look back at my year in writing and highlight some of the incredible experiences I've had.  Over ten days from Tuesday 10 December to Thursday 19 December, I'll be posting a blog about one particular writing event which happened this year that really made me smile, feel proud or honoured.  This isn't a countdown with my favourite at number one. This is me remembering the amazing events of 2019 in my writing life, in no particular order. And so without any further ado, here we go with day 1 of 10. Day 1 of 10 Originally announced on August 29, 2019 I've been commissioned to write a further three novels set in Ryhope in 1919.  It's fantastic news and I couldn't be happier.   Read the full story here. Author of historical novels with Headline Twitter:  @Flaming_Nora Facebook:  GlendaYoungAuthor