Substantial means, of considerable importance, size or value. It also describes something strongly built or made (in the case of my cakes sometimes both meanings apply!) Another meaning is concerning the substantial points of something.
Substantially either means to a great extent, or for the most part.
To say that the substance of my substantial (100,000 words!) novel, Paint Me a Picture, concerns Mavis's relationships with her family and colleagues is substantially correct.
Wednesday 30 December 2015
Wednesday 9 December 2015
Logorrhoea
Maybe you've heard, or even used, the phrase 'verbal diarrehoea' for someone who talks too much? Logorrhoea is actually the correct word to use as it means an excessive flow of words. It's prononunced log-oh-ree-a.
Wednesday 21 October 2015
Blurb
A blurb is a short description of a book or film for promotional purposes. They're devilishly difficult to write (though not as bad as a synopsis!)
Talking of blurbs here's the one for my new romantic comedy, Firestarter, which is available to 'pre-order' now and will be released on 5th November.
And talking of promotion ... you can find all the details of my blog tour here.
Talking of blurbs here's the one for my new romantic comedy, Firestarter, which is available to 'pre-order' now and will be released on 5th November.
Alice
has a fantasy. It starts with being rescued by a hunky fireman,
involves the kiss of life and ends in him not needing his uniform. At
the New Forest Show, Alice is offered an innocent version of her
dream. Reluctantly she turns down fireman Hamish's invitation.
Despite
Alice's blameless behaviour, boyfriend Tony's obsessive jealousy
kicks in. Hamish wants to take Tony's place, but a hoaxer ensures
Alice already sees far too much of Hampshire Fire Service. The threat of an explosive sprout surprise, her mum's baking, sister Kate's mind
boggling pep talks and the peculiar behaviour of Alice's boss Miles
provide distractions.
Is
Alice really in danger? What is Kate up to? Can Hamish possibly be as
perfect as he seems? It takes Alice masses of wonderful food,
disgusting wine, smelly mud, red footed crows and steamy Welsh
passion, but she finds the answers. And rethinks her fantasy.
And talking of promotion ... you can find all the details of my blog tour here.
Wednesday 14 October 2015
Evince
Evince means to reveal the presence of a quality or feeling, or to make clear and plain. I believe this photo of our front garden evinces my love of flowers.
Evincing is also a word, evinced by its presence in my dictionary.
Evincing is also a word, evinced by its presence in my dictionary.
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