Tag: Writing
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2025 Writing Highlights: Performing
I’m a regular at the Palmerston North City Library, often going there to write, so when the librarians asked if I’d be willing to feature in a video, of course I had to say yes! To quote my video self, “just being in the library is inspiring, being surrounded by books and knowing that every…
G. B. Ralph
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Mysterious Murders Short Story Competition: shortlist announced
It’s been such a treat reading so many excellent entries from such talented writers for the Mysterious Murders Short Story Competition alongside my four fellow judges. Shortlist On 1 December the shortlist was announced! A huge congratulations to the six finalists who’ve each crafted a brilliant short story featuring a murder mystery with a fun…
G. B. Ralph
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Local Readers and Authors Day 2025
Love is in the air! I’ll be chairing the romance panel at the Local Readers and Authors Day at Palmerston North City Library next weekend, chatting with A.J. Lancaster, Carole Brungar, and Sean Monaghan about their brand new romance novels. I’ll be asking them about subgenres, tropes, settings, writing something new, their readership, writing process,…
G. B. Ralph
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Author takeover: Cozy Mystery Lovers Facebook Group
I’ll be running the show for two hours in just two days! Come along and see what mischief we can get up to… If you’re keen to participate, you can join the Cozy Mystery Lovers / Meg’s Cozy Corner Facebook Group now so you’re ready to go when I’ll be there chatting about my writing,…
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Bonus: Mabel’s Magic Moment
Keen to sneak a peek backstage? One particular scene was a lot of fun to write but didn’t quite fit into my latest mystery, Fright on Stage Right, for pacing reasons. ‘Mabel’s Magic Moment’ is the extended version of Chapter 11 which is over 50% longer than the version published in Fright on Stage Right. It…
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Final weekend for the Mysterious Murders short story competition
It’s time to put the final touches on your Mysterious Murders Short Story Competition submission because entries close on 1 October 2025! It’s free to enter and open worldwide for original work of up to 3,000 words written in English, with a top prize of £3,000. It’s time to put pen to paper, fingers to…
G. B. Ralph
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Reminder: Mysterious Murders short story entries due this September
You have just one month left to submit your murder mystery with a fun twist for the Mysterious Murders Short Story Competition. It’s free to enter and open worldwide for original work of up to 3,000 words written in English, with a top prize of £3,000. Entries are due by the end of September, so…
G. B. Ralph
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The Law of Mischief fantasy anthology out now
The Law of Mischief is a genre-blending anthology featuring twenty-eight fantastical short stories by a wonderful and very talented bunch of authors. And guess what… it’s out now! From dragons helping with breakfast to supernatural investigations, second chances, haunting reckonings, and unexpected romances, each story offers a fresh take on how mischief and magic collide.…
G. B. Ralph
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Short story competition: Mysterious Murders
Do you have a mystery short story up your sleeve? Time to put pen to paper, fingers to keyboards! I’ve recorded a quick rundown which you can watch on TikTok or Instagram (they’re both the same video!) or scroll down for the transcript. What are the key details for the competition? The Mysterious Murders short…
G. B. Ralph
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Mysterious Murders short story competition (open now!)
I’m helping judge a short story competition and we’re now open for entries! The theme is “Murder mystery with a fun twist” which is 100% my jam. So, if you have an idea and a pen, we’d love to read your story! The Mysterious Murders short story competition was created to honour the late Anja…
G. B. Ralph
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