Kizzy Bass

My life through a pen and a lens 

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Artist Date - Why you need to go on one

Artist Date – Why you need to go on one

Keeping the creativity flowing is essential for any creative, especially writers. Finding ways to spark creativity and imagination is one of the most important tools writers need to learn and develop. One great way to do this is to go on an Artist Date.

  What is an Artist Date?

  You may have recently read my post on the 5 Writing Books You Need To Read Now, and see I mentioned Julia Cameron’s…

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Self-Publishing V's Traditional Publishing

Self-Publishing V’s Traditional Publishing

There is so much we can talk about with regard to the rise of self-publishing in the past ten years. The invention of the eReader and the rise of Amazon are just a few examples of this.

For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a published author. For me, that meant a traditional publishing deal. Not what I would have called it at the time. Having a book I’ve written sitting on a…

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Jack Hunter - The French Connection #goodreads

Jack Hunter – The French Connection #goodreads

I can remember when an interactive book were role play books that you could choose the path for your character and determine where the story went. Now you can actually interact with a story using your tablet or smartphone and get even more engaged with the story, finding clues and secret places within the text!

Jack Hunter the French Connectionis just the book for all your young readers looking…

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Easter Fun - Ribbit Review and Competition

Easter Fun – Ribbit Review and Competition

Finally we’re back on holiday again! Easter is slightly earlier this year and I am so thankful for this. My three are really ready for the break but I’m sure they will still be full of energy, wanting to get out and about if the weather goes our way.

For those days when the weather isn’t great have a duvet day and grab a DVD. If you are looking for a new DVD to watch, then grab a copy of Ribbit.

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Steam On

House work is never been a favorite task of mine. I tend to leave it until it really needs doing before I get around to it and yes I know this really isn’t the right way to go about it but thinking about it, this is how I tend to go about everything that has a deadline!

Anyway I digress, I have recently been trying to change my ways and get on top of the housework as and when it arises,…

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Lazy Summer Days #WIWW

Lazy Summer Days #WIWW

With the Summer holidays looming on the horizon, I am finally thinking about what I want to wear during those carefree days with no time restrictions or places to be.

I have been on the look out for some new jewelry to wear to dress up my day clothes if we decide to head out of an evening and have a family meal.

  This beautiful California Turquoise Howlite Silver Tone Stretch Bracelet  caught…

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Review: The Collective Suckies

Review: The Collective Suckies

We were very kindly invited to be taste-testers for the gourmet yoghurt brand The Collective. They have created  Suckies, a kids’ range of portable yoghurt pouches, which are designed to be enjoyed at home, in the lunchbox or on-the-go. 

  Suckies are available in three delicious flavours: Sassy Strawberry, Peach & Apricot and Blueberry. 

The Collective’skids range is created for children over…

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Inspiration: Duck Egg

I have always had a soft spot for duck egg. It is such a beautiful colour that compliments many different colours and always has a fresh, clean and calming feel to it.

We recently added this stunning Polka Dot Duck Egg Oilcloth table cover to our kitchen.

  The covering is exceptional quality, I have had two other covers supposedly made from oilcloth that were nowhere near as thick, hard-wearing…

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Review: The Bullet Catchers Daughter by Rod Duncan

Review: The Bullet Catchers Daughter by Rod Duncan

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5 Writing Books to Read Now

5 Writing Books to Read Now

You may already know this but I recently completed an undergraduate degree in Creative Writing and Journalism. You may think I am going to share some of the books from my reading list as part of this books to read now post. Alas, no. That reading list wasn’t really based on books about writing but more on passages from novels and poems that we diseceted to understand the craft.

 Why writers need…

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Journaling - How to start a daily journal

Journaling – How to start a daily journal

Journaling is something many writers would love to have the time to start. Well, I’m here to tell you that you do have the time. If you still disagree then you need to make time to journal daily as it will improve your writing.

Every writer knows that creating a daily practice is important for improving writing skills and developing a writing muscle. If you are struggling with a wip or lost for…

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Book Review: Days of Awe by Lauren Fox

Book Review: Days of Awe by Lauren Fox

I came across this book after listening to an episode of Books on the Nightstand which they broadcast live from a book conference. Sadly this podcast is no longer running but if you are looking for a great resource of books to read, then give their episodes a listen.

During this podcast, the author Lauren Fox was talking about her writing process and writing her new novel. She was explaining how…

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Time Out Reads: Successful Self

Time Out Reads: Successful Self

Birthday week has been and gone for another year.

I have regrouped and refocused as I do each year around this time and I’m ready too hit the ground running.

This week’s posts seem to show the way my mindset is shifting and taking on a new route.

Self Care

Taking care of ourselves should be one of the most important things in our daily routine and yet many of us don’t. Depression has really hit…

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SEO Basics: 3 simple tips to increase the SEO of your blog

SEO Basics: 3 simple tips to increase the SEO of your blog

You want your website to rank as high as it can in search engines but you don’t need to know all there is about SEO. By using these 3 tips it will help you rank higher and more people will be able to find you.

  Before we go any further please use these tips carefully as I am not telling you to change the way you write just so your blog ranks better on Google, people read your blog because they…

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World Environment Day 2018

World Environment Day 2018

Ok, it seems there is a day for everything, Sibling’s Day or National Donut Day but some days are more important. One such day is World Environment Day.

What is World Environment Day?

World Environment Day started back in 1974 and encourages people to get out and help improve and protect our environments. This can be anything from picking up litter in a local community to replanting forests.…

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Time Out Reads: Planning

Time Out Reads: Planning

As we head into my birthday week, it is a time of reflection and planning. Reflecting on how the past year has gone and planning ready for a great year.

I have two years before I turn 40 and loads I’d love to experience before that big event. As I said in a previous post, my mindset is shifting and I want to experience more than own more, so I am currently trying to create a vision board that…

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Taking Stock: May

What a turn around May has been. From the super cold and wet April to the warm and dry May (apart from the last couple of days.) Spring is now well and truly in bloom and already making way for Summer which is just around the corner.

I have been making some really hard decisions over the past month, trying to reevaluate life and goals as we head to the middle of the year and my birth month.

Anoth…

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