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  • My Top 10 Christmas TV Episodes!

    My Top 10 Christmas TV Episodes!

    It’s Christmas time again (I CAN’T believe it!), so it’s time to dust off the old Christmas movies and tv episodes.  So, which ones made my list – and which didn’t quite make it? Here’s the video, and below that is some quick info about each show if you hadn’t heard of it before:  …

  • Research… How Far Is Too Far??

    Research… How Far Is Too Far??

    Okay, so I’ve locked myself in a car boot, thrown a phone outside a moving car, and learnt to shoot a rifle, all in the name of research. So how far is too far? I would never get the experience of my characters, by killing someone, or doing something particularly dangerous…. I always try to…

  • My First “Book Signing” | CGSP Podcast

    My First “Book Signing” | CGSP Podcast

    I’m talking about my first ‘book signing’ as such in this weeks podcast episode.  To listen to the podcast episode, head >>> here  With only a few episodes left, we’re swiftly coming to the conclusion of the CGSP: First Book Journey podcast, but there is a lot more still to come! So check back every…

  • Now THAT’S Interesting…  A Prison Escapes

    Now THAT’S Interesting… A Prison Escapes

    Okay, so in my research for my new project, I stumbled upon this collection of FASCINATING (real life) Prison escapes in Australia!  A few of the things I’ve read and seen border on the impossible, ridiculous, or simply genius. It would take FAR too long to go through them all in one post. So, I’m…

  • Are Book Trailers Worth The Hype? | CGSP Podcast

    Are Book Trailers Worth The Hype? | CGSP Podcast

    Book Trailers seem to be ‘in’ when it comes to releasing a book. But are they really worth the effort, money, and promotions for selfpub authors?  I’m exploring JUST THAT in the latest (BONUS) CGSP First Book Journey Podcast episode >>>here   >>>Get all the info about my book with my NEWSLETTER This episode is…

  • We Were On A Break! | Classic Debates

    We Were On A Break! | Classic Debates

    “We were on a break!!” is probably one of the most infamous running gags that F.R.I.E.N.D.S ever did – so let’s decide if they were, or not… If you’ve seen Friends, you don’t really need a rundown but here it is anyway: Six friends who live in NYC navigate their twenties together. Love interests and…

  • From Shakespeare to 50 Shades…

    From Shakespeare to 50 Shades…

    “To be, or not to be”… Christian Gray in a secret loving times room. Okay, how the heck did we get THERE?! When you look back at what we used to have in regards to books or writings, to what we have now, there is a pretty big shift. YES, people still writing literature type…

  • If I Run by Terri Blackstock (Book Report)

    If I Run by Terri Blackstock (Book Report)

    Okay, we need to chat. I’ve read some pretty great, and some pretty horrible books in my quest to hear the best stories I can. It’s book report time ya’ll! So, I decided that I’ll share my thoughts on how they hold up with one book a month. This month, I’m looking back at If…

  • Hannah Montana | Where’d They End Up?

    Hannah Montana | Where’d They End Up?

    Jackson Stewart wasn’t blessed with the same musical talents as the rest of his family, but by gosh he made up for it with………. something Okay, so we ALL know about Hannah Montana (at least I hope you do): Girl has dual identity because girl wants to live normal life AND be a pop star.…