Carol

Looking to Critique

I’ve recently begun outlining my third novel: literary/contemporary women’s fiction with slivers of magic.

It’s set in Wales, as are all my stories. It concerns two sisters & an old secret.

I write about sisters a lot. And about birds, rain, secrets, the nature of loss, & benign magic.

I have dabbled here & there

Yes, I’m serious about getting published

Encouragement & support as as I am new to critiquing

Casual exchange, no deadlines

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I have been writing for years. Have experience as a journalist & a journaler. Dislike the term ‘blog’ although I write a regular one. My first novel was self-published which has proved a double-edged sword. I am seeking representation for my second, recently completed book. I write every day & have done so for years. I am commited to & serious about my work.

‘Influence’ is I feel an emotive term. I admire many writers & have been told I write like Alice Hoffman. I’m very private & although I do occasionally attend writing workshops, I don’t really ‘do’ events. I am an admirer of Virginia Woolf, AS Byatt, Margaret Atwood, Sue Gee, Joanne Harris, Maggie O’Farrell & Suzanne Power, to name a few.

At present I’m reading, ‘Of Blessed Memory’ by Erica Jong & enjoying it immensely. I recently read, ‘Mrs Woolf & the Servants’ by Alison Light.

http://readthisandweep.livejournal.com/

I write because I can’t take decent photographs, juggle or play the piano.

I tell everyone I’m a survivor of arrested development. Largely because its true.

Essentially, I write.

https://twitter.com/carollovekin

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