Rosemary Gemmell
Publication of Words for All Seasons!
My latest publication is now available and is a little departure from my usual books. Words for all Seasons is a collection of some of...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Scottish Author
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Rosemary Gemmell
Nov 25 min read
Writing a Memoir with Ann Burnett
I’m very pleased to introduce long-time writing friend Ann Burnett to the blog today. Although a well-published author of non-fiction,...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Oct 246 min read
A Story for Halloween
Since it’s spooky season, and my birthday this weekend, I thought you might like a free read of my Halloween story, Samhain, which is...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Sep 92 min read
Writing Flash Fiction
Many writers know that short stories can often be more difficult to write than novels, as the word count is greatly restricted. Imagine...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Aug 242 min read
A Visit to 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel
We’ve just had a wonderful visit to Rosslyn Chapel at last! I’ve been wanting to see inside it for ages and it wasn’t too busy today so...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Aug 116 min read
Writing a YA/Crossover Thriller by Victoria Gemmell
It gives me great pleasure to welcome my talented daughter, Victoria Gemmell (aka Vikki Andres), to my blog. Having two published YA...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Jul 272 min read
Letters to Magazines
Writing a letter to a magazine or newspaper is often the way in which writers first see their name in print. You might even get paid for...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Jun 222 min read
Holidays, Steam Trains and Free Download
We’ve recently returned from a lovely holiday to North Wales, partly a nostalgic trip revisiting some of the places we first enjoyed well...
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Rosemary Gemmell
May 251 min read
Writing Haiku
One of my favourite forms of poetry is the tiny 3-line Japanese haiku: five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in...
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Rosemary Gemmell
May 41 min read
Mum Life Stories
I’m delighted that several of my very short stories are published in this lovely anthology, Mum Life Stories, featuring writers from...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Apr 302 min read
May Day
“Hail, bounteous May, that doth inspire Mirth and youth, and warm desire; Woods and groves are of thy dressing; Hill and dale doth boast...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Mar 292 min read
Romance and Mythology on Cyprus
If you’re in the mood for a little light reading over the Easter break, you might enjoy my fun Aphrodite and Adonis trilogy set on the...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Mar 82 min read
International Women’s Day: St Teresa of Avila
Throughout history, women have been subjugated and silenced solely because of their gender in a patriarchal society. Yet in almost every...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Mar 31 min read
Smashwords Read an E-Book Sale!
If you’re looking for e-books to read over the next week, you’ll find a huge selection in the Smashwords Read an E-book Sale from 3rd to...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Feb 92 min read
Courtly Love and Free Book
It’s the season of love and romance so what better time to celebrate words and books that deal with relationships of a romantic nature....
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Rosemary Gemmell
Jan 232 min read
In Celebration of Burns Night
It’s that time of year again, when Scots the world over celebrate the memory of our national bard, Robert Burns, on 25th January. Famous...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Jan 82 min read
A Pathway to 2024
Happy New Year! Wishing you joy, health and peace as we step onto the pathway of another year. I’m sure many writers will be setting out...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Dec 30, 20231 min read
Final Free Download of 2023
Another year is nearly over and possibly, like me, you haven’t achieved all you intended. I’ve given up making resolutions and just keep...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Winter Solstice Gift
As we approach the Winter Solstice, the sun seems to stand still for the shortest day before changing direction, although the earth...
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Rosemary Gemmell
Nov 28, 20232 min read
St Andrew’s Day Special Offers
St Andrew, one of Jesus’ apostles, became the official patron saint of Scotland in the 14th century and his special day is celebrated on...
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