Emperor Palpatine has announced open elections for a new Emperor — and he’s nominated Darth Vader. You get to nominate one challenger. Hmm. Providing a…
There's a Meerkat in all of us
Month: June 2026
Brexit is the massive elephant that lurks in every room of every political establishment in Britain. It has underpinned – and undermined – every decision,…
After one set of fixtures has been completed (along with a handful of second matches), there are some early stories of intrigue from the World…
I confess, dear ‘kats, to agonising over this post. Firstly, should it have been a Meerkat Prompt, or maybe a Meerkat Book post instead? Decisions,…
Here we go again. After a very eventful Muse cycle last time out, how has June progressed? Light and Shade I mean this quite literally.…
Editing is, on the surface, a daunting and uncomfortable aspect of writing. If you are self-publishing, you will be relying on your own eyes and…
Writing can be a fun exercise. When you are typing away, bringing characters to life and watching the wordcount grow, there is a great sense…
This is the question asked of me by Syd Roo, over at Blue Sky. Full confession, I have no idea! In general terms, the furry…
Dear I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the opportunity to learn about [Book Title], and I wanted to reach out personally.…
Somewhat related to the concept of writing about what you know, is the notion of writing about what you love. What motivates you in life?…