writing – Arianne James

A brief update…

While my selkie novel, ‘Second Skin,’ is in the skilled hands of HQ’s copy editing team (more on this process soon), I’ve been chipping away at book 2, my witchy, dual narrative historical novel set in Ireland, Tasmania and New York. I’ve heard many established authors say writing never gets easier, no matter how manyContinue reading “A brief update…”

‘Voices of the Southern Ocean’

I feel extraordinarily lucky, and proud, to have a piece of writing in Voices of the Southern Ocean – a Nipaluna/Hobart anthology. This is a very special project, brought together by a wonderful group of passionate, talented people. It was launched on the 31st October at the Town Hall, where the Lord Mayor Anna ReynoldsContinue reading “‘Voices of the Southern Ocean’”

A life-changing experience

I can’t believe it’s now been over a month since I arrived at Chateau d’Orquevaux. Over a month since I crossed over the border into fairyland, since the most inspiring experience of my life. Nothing could have prepared me for my time at Orquevaux. I’m not sure I’ll ever find the words to fully captureContinue reading “A life-changing experience”

I’ve signed with HQ/Harper Collins!

I’ve been bursting to tell the world this news for weeks, and now I finally can I’ve been offered publication with HQ/Harper Collins for my first novel, Second Skin, and I’ve just signed the contract! My selkie novel, the book that I’ve laboured and loved and cried over and poured my soul into for years,Continue reading “I’ve signed with HQ/Harper Collins!”