T-L Spencer: Dreaming, Writing, Reading

I'm sure every book lover has come across it; that one challenge you just can't turn away from; the ultimate in page turning competition... How long will it take you to complete the task? Will you even try? Go on... Give it a go! Make it your new year's resolution! xxx

Have yourself a spooky little Christmas with the free book deal on Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven). 

There are only a few days ' till Xmas so I hope you've got all yours gifts wrapped and ready under that tree? If not, better get to it or Santa will be unhappy... :)

As readers will know, I've been to Disneyland Paris! I had a lovely time, acted like a child and went on the Pirates of the Carribbean ride at least eight times... Moving on from that, I also had the chance to meet some Disney Princesses! That's right! I met Merida and Aurora! How cool is that?! Have any of you ever been to Disney? Who did you meet? Tell me about your fave times!!! Comment below, let me know :) XxX

Have a Wall-E good day!

Girl Power!!!

In honour of the new ride at Disneyland Paris!

Evening bloggers, far and wide! For those of you technology lovers out there, I have decided to be at one with the 21st century and have had QR codes developed, linking to Amazon for my novels! So, if you'd like Blood Prophecy: The Fated 3... And if you'd like Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven)... Enjoy the codes my friends! I wish you snow!

Disney films through time... How many can you name?

Because every town has its ups and downs... 

Isn't he adorable? You can find this image on Pinterest! Just type in Stitch and Maleficent xxx

From one elephant to another!

It's Dumbo! Our gorgeous elephant, who learned that he could do anything if he just put his mind to it and believed (well, at least his ears). 💙

While I am quite partial to Beast's library myself (I even have a Keep Calm pic on my blog about it) I know that everyone has their own Disney fave. Whether it be Elsa's frozen castle, Rapunzel's tower, Aurura's Kingdom and woodland, Belle's town and (not forgetting) Beast's library, Ariel's underwater palace or Jasmine's epic bedroom (love the drapes...) each princess has something to admire regarding living arrangements. So, who is your favourite? Comment below, let me know!

Please remember that November is Epilepsy Awareness month! Epilepsy affects millions of people around the world and can manifest in many different ways. Found out more at The Epilepsy Network or the Epilepsy Foundation! Xxx

Well me fellow bloggers, it is that time of year again! It is the countdown to Disney! Celebrating Christmas in style, I will be spending the first week of Decemeber in Disneyland Paris, and I see no better way to celebrate than to Disneyfy my blog!!! So get ready for pictures, quotations and silly song lyrics this month as I prepare for an epic Xmas treat! XxX

I am so happy, people! I am now an 'official' graduate, complete with certificate and trophy! Everyone at the Universoty Centre Grimsby can be proud of what they have achieved. And I wish them all the very best of luck for the future. What about you? Are there any graduates out there that want to tell their story? How was your day? What did you get up to? Drop me line, send me an email... You know what to do!!!

I've seen lots of book trailers, filled with cool pictures, great music and awesome fade outs but until now I've never thought of creating my own! Blood Prophecy: The Fated 3 was the winner of the Apostrophe Books Fiction Fast Fast Track competition, and I thought that, along with my other eBook, it too deserved a video. So here it is: http://youtu.be/nGYzaFLD4O0 Enjoy, comment and even go and buy the book! Note: The song playing is 'Can't Sleep Can't Breathe' by the Digital Daggers.  All pictures were obtained through Pinterest.

Morning readers! I've been having fun and have created a cheesy trailer for The first Powers of Witch-Haven eBook. Click here to check it out:  http://youtu.be/wDAHorGY-1Y Have at it folks!!! Note: all pictures used are available on Pinterest; the song used is 'The Devil Within' by Digital Daggers and can be bought via iTunes/Amazon.

Get your copy of Witch dark for free, starting tomorrow in my two day promotion!!! Happy Halloween xxx

The WITCH DARK free book deal promo countdown is well under way, with just 2 days to go!  Treat yourself to a spooky read ;) Your ghoulish leader xxx

Only three days to to 'til the free book promotion starts!!! Will you be grasping your ghoulish copy while you can? :)

Hi spirits and vamps and all you magical creatures... In celebration of our Halloween, Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven) will be available free on Kindle from 30-31 October! Enjoy! Xxx

Hi guys! Another epilepsy post... While I have mentioned before that St Valentine is the patron saint of epilepsy, did you know that in medieval times the Sapphire was used to ward off seizures? Jet was used in the Roman era as well, this as a tool of detection; suspected epileptics (believed to be possessed by demons) were to made to sniff the gem. If nothing happened, they would be declared demon free! Happy Friday! Toodles x

Now, I've mentioned the film before, but now I'm going to chat about the book! I  am talking of course, about The Princess Bride by William Goldman :) If you love the film, with its love and swordplay, it's prince, revenge and miracle making, you will definitely love the book.  Go on, give it a go! :) Picture by Joey Paur.

Hi! People with epilepsy are just that: they are people. With epilepsy comes misunderstandings. Epileptics do not swallow their tongues, are not always 'retarded' and can lead perfectly normal lives. Men, women and children suffer with epilepsy. It can start at any age and for any reason, whether it be from illness, injury or from an unknown cause.  :)

Bonjour! :) Today my post is all about getting back in the swing of things, and by that I mean the 'school' thing. Because (let's be honest) everyone seems to have that September feeling when it comes to education and studying. It just seems really hard to work and write assignments after a nice long summer of not doing anything mind-bogglingly taxing. What you really need is a GET TO IT guide, some tips on how to get back into that studying mind-set which can often prove so useful. Here are some awesome tips for you! One: Be Organised Know what classes you're in, when - and where - they are and who they're with. If you're unsure about the location, try and check it out ahead of time so you don't get lost or end up late. Being on time to classes is important. Not only does it say to a tutor you're eager to learn, it allows you to get to know other students and/or get to catch up with friends. Also buy any paper, ink, files and pens etc. before...

Note to self: If you want to feel awful, refreshed and exhausted all at the same time... Play Squash.

Three posts in one day! I'm practically on a roll - a nice fresh an crispy one I hope... As you know, Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven) is on sale @amazonkindle. While it has been receiving favourable reviews - thanks people! - I thought I'd give people some pictures to looks at/have for themselves. These can be accessed via the Witch Dark Pintrest board (see left hand side for link). Here is just one example, a screen lock for phones, iPads etc. I hope you like it. I've had a lot of fun designing some of them :) Always x

Nora Ephron once said:  :) That goes for the guys too!!! Be heroes!!! There's always need for more of those in the world. :) x

As many of my readers will know, I champion those with epilepsy. I like to raise awareness of the condition and help out those who have been newly diagnosed. So this month, I shall be posting random facts and pictures to with epilepsy, as well as inspiring words from authors and sufferers of the illness. Here's one to get the show on the road:

Hi guys! I know! I haven't written anything in ages. To tell the truth, I've been busy writing book number three and reading some new books!  The Naughty Girls' Book Club by Sophie Hart is something I promised to review for you all.  So here it is... You won't be disappointed ! Book Description:  A quaint suburb. A quiet little book club. A very naughty reading list. When Estelle sets up a book group in order to increase custom to her struggling cafe, what follows is more mind-blowing than she could have ever imagined... As the first book club meeting flounders, Estelle suggeA quaint suburb. A quiet little book club. A very naughty reading list. When Estelle sets up a book group in order to increase custom to her struggling cafe, what follows is more mind-blowing than she could have ever imagined... As the first book club meeting flounders, Estelle suggests a spot of erotica to spice things up. Inspired by their naughty novels, this group of shy suburban readers shake o...

Good afternoon everyone! I don't know where you are, but from where I'm sitting the weather is positively grey. I need something to cheer me up! And I decided upon a book! The Naughty Girls' Book Club by Sophie Hart. Stay tuned ;) And good reading!

Hi guys! I haven't written anything for a while, I know, so I thought that I'd give you something with a little musical flair... Below are two pix showing the "official" Witch dark playlist.  It isn't much, but it should be enough to keep you going for a few more days until I update you with news on Bitten In The Dark - the second novel in the Witch-Haven series. Most of these titles can be found on Spotify. Always xxx P.S. If you have any songs that you think would suit this book, leave a message or contact me via email, Twitter or Facebook :)

Hi guys! I haven't written anything for ages, and I apologise for that. But here is something for you all: the new cover of Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven).    

I'd like to say a huge congratulations to everyone of my fellow graduates: we did it!!! Well done to everybody :) Give them a round of applause guys x They deserve it.

Here it is... Finally!!! My review if Frozen!!!! Disney has done it again! They've produced another masterpiece, this one big and beautiful enough to rival even Tangled and (dare I say it) Beauty and the Beast in its elegance and female independence! Now, I have to admit it, I never went to see this when it came out at the cinema. It was too busy and to be honest, I wasn't too keen on the adverts - no matter how cute Sven and Olaf were. But my friend said it was 'epic' so I bought the DVD, pressed play and watched... And fell in love with the 52nd animated feature. The story: Now, Frozen is all about two sisters, the Queen and Princess of Arendelle, who are separated by a magical secret. Queen Elsa has the power to control  snow, and after an argument with her sister, Princess Anna, this is revealed and an eternal winter is released. Anna, feeling guilty and sad over her sisters sudden disappearance and the creation of eternal winter, goes off on ...

A few readers have asked me why I began a paranormal series with a human, and a human who had no supernatural abilities. To them, it made no sense. They loved the magic and the story, they just didn't get why I started with a human when there were so many other cool and 'spooky' characters to choose from. Well, I'm going to explain this to you today. Characters, be they human or paranormal, need to be relatable. You as a reader need to feel a connection with the protagonists. The easiest way to do this was to begin from an 'ordinary' person's perspective, explaining all the magic and supernatural hoodoo as the story progressed. To some this may seem lazy, but to me, I think it's a brilliant way to introduce characters. Humans in a magical world are so unbelievably out of their element (like you are as a new reader) and have their own issues with magic and/or certain people. Describing paranormals from a human perspective gives a writer the advantage of b...

Hi readers! As you know, Witch Dark was published in December. Now, I am writing its sequel, Bitten in the Dark and would like a some feedback. Who better to ask, than the folks who reads my work? Below is a small extract of my work, the starting few paragraphs of chapter two actually, and is like to know what you think of them. Please keep in mind that this is an unedited draft. Here it is: His golden fur was thick, protecting him against the thick thorns of the roses that lay strewn across the ground. His paws felt hot and dry in contrast to the ice-cold soil but he ignored it; there was a bigger problem to deal with. The scents of the ancient pathways  were always overwhelming . The wolf lifted his nose and was instantly overcome with fresh smells drifting over him in torrents, brought to him by the whistling breeze. Rabbits and other small mammals were frolicking somewhere behind him, unaware of the danger they were in – that there was a predator nearby. Birds were singing up o...

I jus want to say a massive thank you to the lovely Sara for once again writing a great review, this time for Witch Dark: Powers if Witch-Haven!!! You can read the review here: http://strandupdate.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/witch-dark.html?m=0 I recommend that you follow her posts; she is a very entertainin woman and her reviews are fantastic, filled with detail and excitement. Thanks again, folks!

Hey folks and fairies... Today is the last day in which you can purchase my book, Witch Dark Powers of Witch-Haven for free on your lovely little kindles. I'd also like this opportunity to say I am now writing book two f the Witch-Haven series, Bitten In The Dark; the story of our Alpha wolf, Jordan, and intelligent human, Charlotte. Have a great Easter! 🐥 from your abnormal writer ;)

The free book deal of Witch Dark starts tomorrow for a limited time only! Just in time for Easter xxx Happy hunting... 👻

Hey guys! In celebration of Easter, Witch Dark: Powers of Witch-Haven is on a three day free book promotion, starting Monday!!!  Have at it people and have at those Easter eggs x

Did you know that while being the patron saint of love, St Valentine is also the patron saint of epilepsy?

Today is Epilepsy awareness day, and in honour of the occasion, I thought I'd give you a little history about epilepsy... In those case, what the Romans thought about it! The Romans called epilepsy the ‘falling  sickness’  and believed people with the condition to be possessed by demons. To ‘test’ people, they would give them a small piece of jet and make them smell it; if they didn’t immediately drop down and have a seizure, they were deemed safe. Magical practices such as bans on eating certain foods, wearing black clothing, and taking regular baths were thought to provide protection – drinking human blood was also believed to be a good preventative tool. Interesting,  huh?

Hi people! Did you know that epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, affecting over 50 million people ? So many people have the condition yet so few of us take the time to understand it. Or the people who live with it. And this is where Purple Day comes in, the day of Epilepsy awareness! It is a day where people with epilepsy, or those with 'epileptic' famy members can spread the word about the condition, teaching others about epilepsy and it's many facets. Epilepsy is not a disease, and Purple Day is all about helping people to understand this, and to get people to support people with epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Be a voice! I will be posting various little factoids over the next few days, so watch this space!!! XxX

Sometimes you just have to turn in early and read, take the troubles of the day away by delving into someone else's problems or better yet, a world full of mystery and adventure. I hope everyone reading this has a great book, an escape, resting and waiting on their bedside table, eager to be read. Goodnight all x

That's right folks, tomorrow is World Book Day, the international celebration of all things bookish and brilliant! I love a good book and will be the first one to admit I've faked illness on a night time (like a hundred times) just so I can stay at home and finish that oh-so-thrilling novel on my bedside table. You may be a fellow bibliophile - that's a person who loves books, my friends, it's nothing sordid - or you may prefer a movie. If you're the kind of person to enjoy the film adaptation over the book, that's up to you. I stand my 'the book is always better' - and for every other day of the year, I'd honestly let every film lover stand by their opinion too. But not World Book Day.  Tomorrow, I urge everyone to pick up their old forgotten favourites, their brand new buys and even their no chance in hell books and start reading! Tomorrow is the day when everyone should try something different with their reading habits, whether it be a change in g...

Okay, I have to say that this show is seriously addictive. I told you I'd be back with a review of the series and my fave episodes, and here I am. And this is a show that really doesn't disappoint. I've watched eight seasons in three weeks (quite sad, I know) and I'm just itching for the next one. But sadly, living in merry old England, number nine is a long way off. Anyhow, there's a lot to go over!!! Criminal Minds is all about behavioural analysis - getting into the minds of suspects (or unsubs) and figuring out what makes them tick. All set around an FBI unit in Quantico, this show is action packed and extremely detailed.... also very disturbing. But with these disturbing features come some very interesting characters, people who can see through all the grime and blood, all the horrors to find what lies beneath. And I have to say that here lies possibly the strongest element to the series, as the agents are superb; they are individuals with charms, fault...

Hi guys, I would just like to say that Witch Dark is actually a copyrighted product. It can't be copied or reproduced in any way. :)

Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven) Free Book Deal Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven) will be available on Kindle, free, for a few ...more Witch Dark (Powers of Witch-Haven) will be available on Kindle, free, for a few days as part of a book promotion. This is for a limited time only. So, buy it while you can! And please, remember to review... we do love reviews! Have a peek on Goodreads for more details or keep an eye on amazon.  xxx

I don't know if you guys will remember, but I reviewed the spin off to this ABC baby a while back and loved basically everything about it. Well, I got the 'original' for Xmas, and, I have to say, I am totally hooked. In fact, I'm watching an episode right now! As soon as I've finished the season, I'll give you the low-down on the episodes, characters and all the DVD goodies. :) Toodles x

Well, cinema goers, here is yet another film that you will not be disappointed with; packed full of action, awesome special effects and enough yummy actors to keep the girls happy, the second instalment of the Hobbit is definitely worth the trip. Now, for those who went to see the first one and found that the beginning was a bit dull - which is true because it does start off quite slow - you won't have any any issue with the start of this film. It is action packed from beginning to end, complete with skin-changers, orks, elves and even our favourite baddy, Sauron (say hi to Benedict Cumberbatch people!). Anyway, I know some diehard fans might have some issues with it, like They did with the first one: Galadriel is in it again and Legolas is one of the main stars. But these characters really do tie the Hobbit films and the previous LOTR films in quite well. So I'm not complaining - if anything, I'm more impressed by how they've managed to pad out a few hundred page book ...

Here are some more cool pics! I hope you like them :)

Happy new year everyone! I hope everybody had a lively and lovely Christmas, wherever you may be. And I just wanted to start this year off with a few Pic Collage creations that have helped to advertise Witch Dark.