My Own Story

Sometimes, I have to pinch myself just to be sure that this writing business is real.

As a child growing up in the Hampshire countryside, I developed a love of the natural world that has never left me. At school I loved writing stories, and at home - especially if it was raining - I usually had my nose in a book. Back then, my favourite stories were Enid Blyton's Malory Towers and her St. Clare's series. Later on, I could be found engrossed in anything from Thomas Hardy to Mary Wesley. I think it must be from those authors that I developed my love of a good saga.

Adult life took me far from the literary world and into a career governed by rules and regulations and where, oddly, I excelled. But now, here I am, decades of adventures later, settled with my husband in glorious North Devon, having found my way back to writing.

It hasn't all been plain sailing. I quickly discovered that having a good idea for a story doesn't necessarily make for a good book. And so, when my first attempts were rejected by the handful of agents to whom I eagerly submitted them, I knew it was time to seek help. In almost any occupation, you have to learn the ropes - maybe even study hard - and, as I found out, writing is no different. A mortifying-to-read but constructive critique from a respected writer, commissioned through The Writer's Workshop (Jericho Writers, as they are now) started me on a steep learning curve. Without that input, I wouldn't be published today. Even now, with nine sagas out there in the wild and three more on the way, I can honestly say I'm still learning.

Being a writer can be a lonely affair and so, if you would like to keep in touch, then as well as occasionally announcing news here on my website, you will find me on BlueSky at @rosiemeddon For news of new releases, you can also follow my Author page on Amazon.

Perhaps I'll see you there?

Rosie

Click here and you can read my guest post on Tony Riches' blog, The Writing Desk, where I mull the nature of inspiration.