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The Mademoiselle Alliance
When I drafted this newsletter on Friday, I started out with the announcement of the title for my 2025 book. But then on Saturday, a man walked through…
Apr 15
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The Getaway Car (Ann Patchett’s, Not Taylor Swift’s!)
New notebook. Fear. Scribbled sentences. John Truby’s Anatomy of a Story. Excitement. Fresh flowers. A new Scrivener document. A cup of tea. An urgent…
Apr 6
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March 2024
March Magazine: Wow, That Struck a Chord!
Yes, we have a title for the 2025 book and I LOVE it! I also have lots of recommendations for you as well as my new piece of writing advice: "remember…
Mar 26
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March’s Monthly Digest: Goodbye Social Media
If you want to keep in touch after the end of March, the best place to find me is here.
Mar 12
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The Edit: What It Is, How I Tackle It, Why I Love It
It all comes down to the power of the humble sentence.
Mar 6
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February 2024
The Bijoux Magazine: Something Personal, Something Swift & Something Sydney
In which I critique a piece of my own writing to reflect on how a writer develops their voice. And I can't not mention Taylor Swift after this past…
Feb 26
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February’s Monthly Digest: I’m Going Into the Writing Cave!
Here's a discount code for newsletter subscribers to use when booking into my Historical Fiction Masterclass, as well as a free place for someone facing…
Feb 12
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Rhythm, Writing and Reflections on Summer
It’s about half past ten in the morning, I think. I’m not absolutely sure; I gave up clocks and watches a few days ago. All I know is that the sun is…
Feb 8
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January 2024
January's Monthly Digest: There's So Much Happening in Natasha Lester-Land in 2024!
The first thing I want to say is welcome! So many new people have subscribed to Bijoux over the past month. I don’t know why, but it’s lovely to have…
Jan 30
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The First Bijoux Magazine of 2024!
Writing advice I'm going to live by this year, as well as a round-up of my recent travels through Europe and Africa, which were just the shot of…
Jan 18
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Which One is Your Best?
Being the festive season, I’ve been out a lot at the kind of gatherings where you make small talk with strangers and new acquaintances. It’s pretty…
Jan 5
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December 2023
You Could Make This Place Beautiful
I've borrowed the title of this post from Maggie Smith's memoir. Because she said it perfectly.
Dec 29, 2023
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