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Our August Writing Prompt looks at a death in the Royal Family. 

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Our August Book Review: 

Her Royal Spyness Solves Her First Case  by Rhys Bowen 

(Book 1 of A Royal Spyness Mystery Series) 

It's a great Cozy Mystery set in 1930s London, during the Great Depression & Prince Edward's affair with Wallis Simpson. And did I mention the main character is a (fictional) member of the royal family? 

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The Writing Principle: Chekhov’s Gun 

"If you have a gun hanging on the wall in the first act, then it must be fired in a later act. If it's not going to be fired, then it shouldn't be there."

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​Our July Book Review: 

Queen Elizabeth II by Victoria Arbiter 

This biography is part of the #PocketGIANTS book series, of "100 people who changed the world" by The History Press 

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HRH The Duchess of Sussex has guest-edited the September issue of British Vogue. The issue is titled, “Forces for Change” and highlights female changemakers, who are making a difference around the world. 

“Through this lens I hope you’ll feel the strength of the collective in the diverse selection of women chosen for the cover as well as the team of support I called upon within the issue to help bring this to light. I hope readers feel as inspired as I do, by the ‘Forces for Change’ they’ll find within these pages.” 

- Duchess Meghan

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Our July Writing Prompt: "Holiday with an Old Friend." 

 Taking some inspiration from the picturesque view of Monte Carlo, Monaco. 

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For our June Book Review, we look at Book 1 from one of my favorite book series.

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot!

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Princess Marie of Denmark will write foreword & contribute recipes to new a charity cookbook, Mad med Respekt (Food with Respect) by Stop Spild Af Mad/Stop Wasting Food Movement & @SelinaJuul. To be published November 2019 by @Gyldendal (in Danish). 

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For this month's writing prompt we are using photos to inspire some free-writing. We give you 3 photos to choose from. So, grab a pencil, and pad of paper, and prepare to write!

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To mark Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan's accession to Emperor latter this month, his university memoir is being reissued. The Thames and I: A Memoir of Two Years at Oxford 

The memoir covers Crown Prince Naruhito's two years at Merton College, at Oxford University (1983-1985). At Oxford, Naruhito studied the history of transport on the River Thames. Hence the title, The Thames and I.

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This month's writing prompt: Write a scene where your character is returning home from an official Royal engagement. 

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Update on Princess Madeleine's new book, "Stella och Hemligheten"(Stella and The Secret).

The Beginner Chapter Book, recommended for ages 6-9, is expected to be published on June 4th (Swedish version). A teacher’s guide for classroom use will also be published.

Synopsis:

When nine-year-old Stella and her father move to Sweden, everything feels new and a bit strange: the language, school, and fun activities. Everything is different and takes some time to get used to. One day, Stella's friend Elena tells her a terrible secret. Something that Stella can't tell anyone. She promised! But Elena's secret is too much for Stella to handle. What should she do?

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I find it's helpful to think about my character's home and it's layout when writing. Not only does it help you stage scenes, but homes are an important extension of a character and the story's setting.

Some website I use to find floor plans ->

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Our January Book Review looks at "All the Ever Afters: The Untold Story of Cinderella's Stepmother" by Danielle Teller 

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Princess Madeleine of Sweden shared this morning the title of her new children's book, "Stella och Hemligheten" (Stella and The Secret). Stella och Hemligheten (Swedish Edition) will be published in early June 2019 by Bonnier Carlsen, a Swedish publisher. It is unclear if/when an English edition of the book will be published. 

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Our January Writing Prompt is now up! 

 This month's inspiration comes from Royal Walkabouts. 

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What better way to end 2018, than our December writing prompt focusing on New Year’s Resolutions!

It's a great way to learn about your characters hopes and dreams. Plus it then gives you a checklist of things to include in your writing.