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City of Signs – Historical Fiction Tips
“My master, Monsieur Price, has asked me to go to the sign of the Three Hands again, although I dislike the place. He buys powders for his experiments there.” – Elise reflects on her strange instructions in ‘The Alchemist of Paris’ In an age when many people were illiterate, the most common way to navigate…
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Midnight in Dublin – free!
“Midnight in Dublin” is now free on Amazon until 12 December 2015. It is also featured (with many other great book bargains) on Choosy Bookworm today! * * * * *
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Very Short Stories
The tree rested on the wall. Its limbs were so tired from the centuries of walking. * * * * © 2015 M. C. Dulac A very short story – new stories based around a picture, every week.
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My Travels…
I’ve been absent from my blog for a few weeks because I’ve been on holiday. Some good friends of mine had a birthday party – in Malta! I’ve been down at the beach. Exploring lanes in an ancient fortress built by the Knights of Malta. Admiring the magnificent harbour and learning about the fascinating history…
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Flash Fiction: An exercise in POV
Earlier this week, I had a post about describing places in your character’s words. Here is a mini-flash fiction from three POVs. The scenario, the summoning of three immortals, to a well-to-do house on a bay overlooking Sydney Harbour. * * * * The door fell open as Alexander approached. He entered the hall, taking…
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Book Review: Midnight in Dublin by M.C. Dulac
The wonderful Kate Loveton has reviewed “Midnight in Dublin” – and I have answered some questions about my writing process!
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That’s not my point of view! Keeping characters in character
In “The Alchemist of Paris”, my current work in progress, our intrepid young heroine is summoned to work as a maid for a mysterious master in Paris in 1820. As she arrives at the darkened house, she is filled with amazement as she gazes upon the baroque facade, the carved lintel over the door and…