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Terry H. Watson My recent book, OUR NIPPER was inspired while on a coach journey. We were held up at roadworks. I looked out at a row of dilapidated Victorian houses and made out the inscription above the door: Charity Home for Displaced Women and Girls. I thought to myself, 'Mm, I wonder what went on in there?'
Terry H. Watson Ideas pop into my head and I have to get the thoughts down.
Terry H. Watson The third part of a Novella trilogy. A Letter for Julie. This follows on from A Case for Julie and A Break for Julie.
Terry H. Watson Three things in this order:

Plot: Write the story, let the ideas come.
Characters: They will appear out of nowhere. Use them.
Prose: Once the above have been completed, now check on sentences construction etc.
Terry H. Watson The thrill of holding your own book in your hands.
Terry H. Watson I leave the writing for a time and go for a walk or do some gardening.
Terry H. Watson Her hands shook as she read the letter that dropped onto the mat.
It was from her husband who she murdered a year ago to the day.
Terry H. Watson I would join David Copperfield on his journey through life to meet characters like Betsey Trotwood and Mr Micawber. I love Dicken's world.
Terry H. Watson The Way of All Flesh, Ambrose Parry
The Art of Dying Ambrose Parry

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