Tag Archives: Joanne Harris

Writing with a Broken Brain

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Geri Schear

I don’t want to go into the gory details, but I’ve been having some neurological problems over the past eighteen months or so. It’s made writing difficult, and reading almost impossible. Where I once consumed a book or three a … Continue reading →

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Where Does the Money Go?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Geri Schear

2017 was a banner year in the world of publishing. In the UK, income was up 5% to £5.7 billion. Yes, that’s billion, with a B, according to a report cited by Publishers Weekly. The report goes on to add … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Rights

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Geri Schear

Manifesto: a written statement of beliefs, aims and policies. Author Joanne Harris (Chocolat Rector’s Wife; Blackberry Wine) has produced a writer’s manifesto. You will find the full document and an interesting article on the subject on The Guardian’s site here:  http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/20/what-do-writers-owe-readers-in-the-digital-age-joanne-harris-colm-toibin-al-kennedy There … Continue reading →

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