I’m delighted to report that I have a short story in this 2018 annual from The People’s Friend, out now. This is the first short story I ever sold to them after 31 years of trying. I’ve not got my
Read moreShort story news: Shaking the Tree
Once upon a time, a long time ago, I wrote a short story based on the great storm that lashed the British Isles in 1987. That story, The Spirit of the Wind, eventually found its way into My Weekly, and then into Twee
Read moreTwee Tales Too on Kindle, 2 new covers and even MORE news
I did say I’ve been busy … I’m delighted to say that Twee Tales Too is the latest to become available on Kindle. You can buy it here for just £1.99. I’ve also republished the paperback with a new cover, and I’ve revamped
Read moreBaggins Bottom Best Bits book 3
In recent days and weeks I’ve been busy publishing books – in paperback and on Kindle. The idea is to get all of my back-catalogue available as books by Diane Wordsworth. Tales from Baggins Bottom: best bits book 3 is the latest
Read moreTwo more books available
I’ve not been idle this past week, in fact I’ve been very busy republishing and re-branding two old ones. Tales from Baggins Bottom: best bits books 1 & 2 were previously published “by Diane Parkin”. Now they’re both available “by
Read moreOut now! Diary of a Scaredy Cat
Some of you have been waiting for this … and today’s the day you can finally get hold of Diary of a Scaredy Cat: a year in the life of a frightened writer. The writer’s guide, with exercises, is available
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