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As a child I always made up stories, writing them down from time to time. In my late teens I convinced myself that "Grown-Ups" didn't do that, so I shut off the creative side to concentrate on the real world. Having come to the conclusion that this was pretty stupid, I have finally allowed my mind to wander once more and found myself working on an old idea that is now my first complete novel, and is book one of a trilogy.

The idea has been around for a number of years, but became the first full draft of a novel early last year when I was unemployed.

In the real world I am now an acute project manager for the NHS in England, and my available time is mostly restricted to late evenings and weekends, but I promise to participate as much as I can.

I admit to being a novice, and all constructive advice and criticism welcome!


A quote from last year really caught my attention, because it is true:

"No story lives, unless somebody wants to listen" J K Rowling. July 2011


To contact me directly please email rosewall15[at]sky[dot]com

favourite books

Too many to mention here - classics, mind-numbing, modern, fantasy, thriller - if it is written well and grabs my attention, then I will read it.

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Worlds Apart: Leah

Rose Wall

Nightmares are just dreams, aren’t they? They cannot hurt you. They are just your mind playing tricks...

Or are they?


Leah’s nightmares are trying to tell her something, something her mind is refusing to let her see.

At nineteen, Leah is still mourning the death of her mother five years earlier. Her Father decides to move them both for a fresh start. But Leah is plagued with terrifying nightmares, that seem to spill into her waking hours, and somehow bring her comfort as well as fear.

One morning, Leah sets off up to the Castle, settling down in her favourite spot, she dozes off in the sunshine, and for the first time experiences a nightmare outside the safety of her home. Disorientated from being awoken mid-dream, she instinctively distrusts the handsome young stranger, Ben, who had awoken her from her dream.

Over the next few weeks the two young people get to know each other better, but when her father discovers the growing relationship, he attacks her, bruising her badly.

A motorcycle skids in the rain, crashing into Leah and sending her flying into a wall. Mysterious conversations, strange creatures and violent storms rage as she attempts to piece together the jigsaw of facts. When complete, it will take her to unimaginable places as she searches for her true identity.

 

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Little Black Book wrote 2 days ago

Hi Rose, I've just started reading WORLD'S APART and I'm loving it....

Officer Fuzzy wrote 3 days ago

No problem and thank you, no rush.

Lady Midnight wrote 4 days ago

Thanks hun and from what's been said on the WB thread, you might be o....

Kate LaRue wrote 4 days ago

Sounds great. Thanks. Kate

Kate LaRue wrote 4 days ago

Rose, I saw your thread on the forum and am interested in swapping. L....

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I wrote 4 days ago

Sharda, Finally returning the read swap as promised. I've read this book from start to finish, and I have to say the story is lovely, and is very readable, making it ideal for the children's market. As an adult reading it, I have to say that there are times when I feel the story is rushed, ... view book

I wrote 57 days ago

Chapter Two, I like the pace much better here - and the descriptions are just enough to feed the imagination, without overpowering the story. A couple of typos I spotted - watch where it should be watched (third para from end) and contempt where it should be content (same section), Only oth... view book

I wrote 57 days ago

Hello Jules, I promised a while ago that I would read and comment on The Color of Red, and I have finally got to you on my watchlist. This is only my personal opinion, feel free to ignore it as I am by no means an expert, just a reader giving my viewpoint. Unfortunately as I write, you appear... view book

I wrote 58 days ago

As promised (although the "real" world dragged me away longer than I expected it to, I have finally managed to read Dear Cinderella. It is a unique, dark and almost cynical twist on the classic fairytale. You manage to draw the author's sympathy for Elle, despite her aggressive manner, and the h... view book

I wrote 79 days ago

David, you asked me to take a look and I have, drawn by your home country, which I have had the luxury of visiting twice and adore, as much as anything. At that time I hadn't even read the short pitch. I'm not usually lost for words, but I am right now. I've worked in the children's service are... view book

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